Some opinions bodyboarder: WHY BODYBOARDING?
jeff : Because we love it. We dont need any reason to like it, we just do.
If you dont, thats your problem. And i switched from surf to bodyboarding. I think Todd (toxicsurf) did the same.
Most bodyboarders became surfers because they suck or because they wanna be like their friends. If you think that cut backs and snaps are challenging, try to land inverts and air revos.
mitch: We love bodyboarding and nothing makes us happier than seeing someone sharing the same buzz. So as you see it's not all about money. It's about offering the best kit, advice and service available.
chriss: Well imo bodyboarding is more exciting. I can watch surfing for about 2 secs... cutback after cutback.. Where in bodyboarding someone might pull a spinner, 360 air, 720 air, barrel roll, ARS, invert, backflip, frontflip and many other tricks.
Yes.. to start of bodyboarding may be easier... but lets see how many surfers can pull out 720 airs or ARS's
jack: I love bodyboarding.Bodyboarding is a kickass sport that shares the same love for the waves as surfing does. Unlike surfing, however, bodyboarding involves the individual laying with his upper body flat on the board, as opposed to standing up as one would do on a surfboard. By laying flat on the bodyboard, one can execute a wide range of maneuvers when riding a wave, maneuvers which are inherently different to those executed in surfing. The bodyboarder (person bodyboarding) paddles to a chosen incoming wave with his arms and feet, gets on the wave, rides it, and then attempts to do all sort of acrobatic movements to entertain himself. It’s a lot of fun as you launch yourself into the air by using the strength of the breaking wave.
jeff : Because we love it. We dont need any reason to like it, we just do.
If you dont, thats your problem. And i switched from surf to bodyboarding. I think Todd (toxicsurf) did the same.
Most bodyboarders became surfers because they suck or because they wanna be like their friends. If you think that cut backs and snaps are challenging, try to land inverts and air revos.
mitch: We love bodyboarding and nothing makes us happier than seeing someone sharing the same buzz. So as you see it's not all about money. It's about offering the best kit, advice and service available.
chriss: Well imo bodyboarding is more exciting. I can watch surfing for about 2 secs... cutback after cutback.. Where in bodyboarding someone might pull a spinner, 360 air, 720 air, barrel roll, ARS, invert, backflip, frontflip and many other tricks.
Yes.. to start of bodyboarding may be easier... but lets see how many surfers can pull out 720 airs or ARS's
jack: I love bodyboarding.Bodyboarding is a kickass sport that shares the same love for the waves as surfing does. Unlike surfing, however, bodyboarding involves the individual laying with his upper body flat on the board, as opposed to standing up as one would do on a surfboard. By laying flat on the bodyboard, one can execute a wide range of maneuvers when riding a wave, maneuvers which are inherently different to those executed in surfing. The bodyboarder (person bodyboarding) paddles to a chosen incoming wave with his arms and feet, gets on the wave, rides it, and then attempts to do all sort of acrobatic movements to entertain himself. It’s a lot of fun as you launch yourself into the air by using the strength of the breaking wave.
WHY BODYBOARDING?
If you have never tried bodyboarding before then you are in for a real treat. Here are some reasons why you should give bodyboarding a go.
· As you don’t need to stand up your progression will be much quicker than if you devoted the same amount of time to stand up surfing.
· As opposed to surfing if you get hit by the board you are far less likely to sustain any kind of injury.
If you have never tried bodyboarding before then you are in for a real treat. Here are some reasons why you should give bodyboarding a go.
· As you don’t need to stand up your progression will be much quicker than if you devoted the same amount of time to stand up surfing.
· As opposed to surfing if you get hit by the board you are far less likely to sustain any kind of injury.
· You can ride a greater variety of waves quicker on a bodyboard.
· Often people will catch green waves from out the back during their first lesson.
· The equipment is cheaper and less likely to break or need repairing than a surfboard.
· Flippers provide protection for your feet.
· As you paddle with your legs and arms you get a more effective all body work out.
· As you are lying down and closer to the wave you have a greater sensation of speed when riding the wave.
· There are three styles of bodyboard riding (prone, dropknee and stand up).
· Greater variety of manoeuvres than surfing.
· Enough challenges to keep you occupied for a lifetime.
Bodyboarding and Health
Bodyboarding provides many health benefits including:
- Cardiovascular fitness – from paddling.
- Shoulder and back strength – these muscles will strengthen from the paddling.
- Leg and core strength – once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up.
bodyboarding provides a range of other benefits. It is:
- A great way to spend time outdoors and enjoy the natural environment
- A good outlet for stress and tension.
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