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...
This fin is designed for beginner bodyboarders and favours comfort over propulsion.
Comfort is enhanced by the softer material of the liner and heel strap. The reduced sail area takes up less space, reassuring beginners during launch and in the waves. The stiffer blade, with its lateral ribs, provides smooth, even propulsion.
The symmetrical shape provides a good balance between palm power and fin bulk.
For additional comfort, add neoprene socks.
Choosing the right fin size
Always try out fins before buying. Your foot should be supported without being compressed. The back strap should be in contact with your heel, and your toes should not be bent.
The addition of a neoprene sock, for comfort and/or warmth, requires an extra half-size. Feel free to try on with and without a sock when you buy.
Whether or not you use fin leashes, also has an impact of half a size, up or down.
Non-floating flippers / Flipper leashes recommended.
The fin needs to be held underwater for more efficient flipping. Consequently, it has been designed to be heavy enough not to slap the surface of the water, especially when used by beginners.
The use of fin leashes (which can be purchased separately) is therefore highly recommended.
Not only will they add even more comfort to the fins, but they will also prevent them from being lost during the session.
Hooking into the wave.
To ride along the wave properly on a bodyboard and avoid skidding sideways, it's useful to use the fin. To do this, the lateral ribs will help you grip the face of the wave better and hold your trajectory.
An asymmetrical fin (e.g. RIP fin) can accentuate this phenomenon and will require a good deal of practice on the part of the bodyboarder, as the thrust of the fin is not symmetrical, so it leads to additional torsional effort in the knees. To be reserved for experts.
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.
