bodyboard setup.

[k mac]

Any BBoarders out there? im going to get me a little setup when i get some cash together because a)i fancy doing as well as standup b)when no lift availible i can get the bus/train to the beach. i was wondering if anyone whoknows anything about bbording(hint hint papaw) could check out http://www.bodyboardingsouthwest.co.uk/ and see what u think of the pakage deals ,also anyone know of any decent sites i could check out? cheers

[gulfsurfer]

i know, you could just get a surf board

[Brent]

Buy the cheapest bboard you can, now go borrow your Dad's saw and cut it in half. Consider yourself lucky this time (smile) and go buy a real surfboard.
No man should ever do anything on his knees :-/

[k mac]

i waiting for them comments of someone the reason is transport is a bit of a problem at the moment and the bus service where i want to go wont allow surfboards on bt i can get out more if i do start a bit of sponging *as well* and in 3 years or so ill be on my way to getin my own motor but i think bbordings great i still think as standup more as my favrouite though

[nick long]

how about boardshop.co.uk or just look on ebay or you could buy one of those cheep polestirene ones they sell at the beach or next time i go surfing(stand up) you could get a lift with me

[PapaW]

Hey dude, BBHQ (the site you linked) is a great place for getting sound advice. Mail them if you've got any major questions.

Whats your hight and weight?
and I can give you a bit more advice and go though whats about on ebay and site package deals at the moment when i've got a bit more time later today.

[k mac]

yo papaw,
i filled in in one of there forms at Bodybord board HQ and not got an e-mail back just yet . right im 5 ft 7 60 kg size 9 feet , and im after a complete beginers bboard (obviously)and im just about to go look on ebay now, .k mac

[k mac]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 05934&rd=1

i do belive 42 " is the correct size for me , i think ,


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 13913&rd=1

both are a good bodyboard manufacturer iam told , what do you think about them ?

and i was wondering about fins ?

[PapaW]

Both of thoes will be fine to start on, and yes one of the first board manufactures out there. if in doubt look up on the board designs.
Just a thought for you tho, you might want to be looking for a Bat tail f you want to be riding mainly prone. if your thinking abou DK riding in the future then go for a crescent tail.
Fin wise, they are all pretty much standerd but the shape and design can be used to your advantage as your skills improve by using them to control on big/steap and heavey waves. make sure you fid a good fit as pinching and rubbing fins are very painful. (best to wear booties/socks underneath them anyway)

You'll defo want a bicep coil leash (worth getting one new as it can be transferd board to board)

can't think of anythign else right now :p

[LIsurfer]

www.ebodyboarding.com

morey isnt a good brand look at the LMNOP and Custom X

[Broosta]

My mates have a shop that does good BB stuff, they all rip on BBs so they know their stuff - which is a pleasent bonus! The shop is up here in Norfolk but they do mail order too. They do Cartel, Manta, LMNOP and Toobs.
http://www.frameworkeastcoast.com

[k mac]

gave up on that idea but will be looking in to it next year i reckons !

[PapaW]

Fool!!! :twisted: :evil: :roll:

[k mac]

sorry papaw hey hoe was futre by the way ?

[PapaW]

Suppose I can say here for the benifit of al the other users...

Super hot, boardies and rashie the whole time :) bit expose while we where there only getting N-NW winds most of the time. so only ever cross-shore at best but mornings were pretty clean.

Loads of beachies and reefs, never a crowd. Sweet!
Oh yeah - Rental Cars + Dirt tracks = Fun! :)

[k mac]

Rental Cars + Dirt tracks x insurance = Fun!

[PapaW]

we didn't get stung at all... even got out 50 Euro deposit back !!

We had a shitty old corsa with a engin pan welded on the bottom. Pretty much protected.