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 tips…

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

 

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

Rob Barber

Author

Rob Barber

Director
I’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.  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.  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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