Performance and versatility.
While the bodyboard 900 LTD (limit series) reveals its full potential in powerful, hollow waves, this bodyboard for advanced to expert riders features a slightly more generous volume, a rounder nose and double channels to achieve a high level of performance in the widest range of conditions.
Speed, grip and solidity in both prone and drop knee!
Dimensions & Weights
40" : 1023 mm X 529.5 mm X 53 mm / 1.8 Kg
41,5" : 1053 mm X 545 mm X 53 mm / 2 Kg
43,5" : 1110 mm X 574,5 mm X 53 mm / 2,1 Kg
Installing the leash
This bodyboard is sold with a leash plug already fitted, but the leash is not included.
For maximum comfort in use, we recommend using our bodyboard 900 leash.
To fit the leash, slide the cord through the leash plug. Pass the leash through the two loops and close the Velcro fasteners.
At RADBUG we design products according to 4 levels of practice: Discoverer, Beginner, Advanced and Expert.
- Découvreur : Eau jusqu'au nombril, pas de palme, mousses <50cm, propulsion en poussant les pieds sur le sol, prise de vague jusqu'au bord. Priorité au plaisir et 1ères sensations (Bodyboard à poignées).
- Débutant : Légers virages dans des vagues <1m, propulsion avec palmes. Priorité à l'apprentissage du sport.
- Confirmé : Vagues jusqu'à 1m50, plus de vitesse et début de figures (360°, El Rollo...).
- Expert : Tout type de vagues, maîtrise des figures, même aériennes : ARS, 360°, tube...
Positioning yourself on the bodyboard
Nose bumpers provide a good grip for your hands.
When catching a wave, your hands are in front, chest arched, to maximize buoyancy and the power produced by your feet (webbed, of course!).)
To go left, keep your left hand in front (hand/elbow/shoulder aligned, arm bent at 90°) and put your right hand on the right rail at hip level.
Keep your left leg alongside the board to hold your direction.
Inversely to go right.
Tips to avoid chafing and ensure good adhesion to the board.
On the wave, the bodyboard is best used lying down.
It's important to wear a long-sleeved anti-UV top or a wetsuit, depending on the water temperature, to avoid (painful) irritations on the stomach and arms.
For a good grip on the bodyboard, we recommend waxing the front of the board, the sides (rails) and the stomach. Wax to be adapted to temperature, sold separately in the surf department.
Repeat the operation every session.
This bodyboard is used with fins.
This bodyboard is designed to be used with fins in all types of waves.
It is therefore designed for a water level above the hips.
The fins we recommend for an optimal approach are the 500 fins, or the asymmetric RIP fins.
Safety rules and behaviour in the water - Part 1.
Bodyboarding is a fantastic sport that requires certain fundamental rules to be respected for the pleasure and safety of all.
1- Find out about the spot and observe its characteristics: current, rocks, tidal influence, wave size, number of people in the water...
2- Don't overestimate your level and prefer an easier spot if conditions exceed your abilities.
3- Practice with the right equipment: Leash, fins and board in good condition, suitable neoprene wetsuit.
Safety rules and behavior in the water - Part 2.
4- Respect the rules of priority on the wave: priority to whoever is closest to the breaker.
5- Go around the breaker zone when you go up to the peak to avoid cutting the path of another rider.
6- Use flippers if the water level is higher than your hips.
7- If you don't use flippers, we recommend that you practice in the safe swimming area. Ask the lifeguards on site for more information.
8- Practice with others.
Do not leave exposed to extreme heat.
When not in use, take care not to expose your bodyboard to the sun or to temperatures >50°C.
Protect your bodyboard in a cover, under an umbrella, in the shade or under a light towel, to prevent it from overheating.
Avoid leaving it in a car in direct sunlight.
The consequence of exposure to excessive heat can be blisters or bubbles forming on the board, or even deformation of the board.
Distribution
Our choice of materials and suppliers aims to guarantee the best possible quality. Good maintenance of your bodyboard is essential to optimize its quality over time.
If traces of wear appear, they can generally be repaired, and we recommend viewing our repair tips on the conseil sports - Réparer son bodyboard website.
