How To Go Faster On A Bodyboard

September 2, 2022

Have you ever wondered how to gain more speed whilst trimming on your bodyboard?

Speed and being able to control it is a crucial aspect of riding a bodyboard and is essential when practising any manoeuvre.

Our latest instructional video explains how you can travel faster in 5 simple tipsโ€ฆ

  1. Look, Lean and Lunge (The 3 Lโ€™s)
  2. Reduce your drag
  3. Take off deeper
  4. Use the right equipment
  5. Keep your head over your front arm

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Follow these straightforward tips and your bodyboarding will improve drastically in no time.ย 

Rob Barber

Author

Rob Barber

Director
Iโ€™ve competed at bodyboarding since I was 13. I won my first open division age 14. Then became obsessed with bodyboarding and competed all over the country then the world.ย  My best year I won 11 events in the UK and internationally. My best result ever was ranking the highest European in the World professional championships at Pipeline. I won over 30 events when I was competing full time.ย  I have written and edited 4 books on surfing and bodyboarding. Two of which have gone on to be best sellers in their area of specialty.

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