Do I have the right Bodyboard?

I think you might what to get a board that is about 6' and fiberglass. Maybe get some skegs on it too.

 

That board is an ok size for you, you may even need a bit bigger of a board. It is something you just have to get used to. Duck diving may sound easy, but it is really hard to master. Justine Renzi is a good chic sponger who rides for BZ, she can help you out more than most guys can. Good luck!!

And sqwigy, give respect to get it. That sort of attitude could get you beat down in a hostel environment. Some of the best waves with the heaviest barrels on the east coast are basically ran by bodyboarders, so you really should not disrespect them because they are different than you.

 

good bodyboard

In general Wave Rebels are pretty cheap bodyboards. They are now coming out with the epoxy which is suposed to make you go alot faster, but it is more boyant. Since it is more boyant it floats better and is harder to duck dive. That's probably your duck diving problem. You said the board is 38" which is probably a desent size, but it may be to small. I am 5'9" and 140 lbs and I have a 41 1/2". Most people think that that inch or two doesn't matter, but it really does. I would look into a board andywhere form 41" to 39 1/2". I have looked at basically every board on the market right now because I just bought a new one and so did my brother and the best site is ebodyboarding.com. They have good prices and all the boards you can think of. You should look into buying an Elemenohpee. These boards are much lighter than most boards and you are guarenteed to get a good deal. I recently got the Mcfly and I love it. Everyone is jelous of me because it goes so fast. If you ride drop knee look at the BUD DK. That is one of the best drop knees on the market. Hope this can help. I know how long it takes to find a good board. If you have any more questions ask. Peace.

 

is the board new?

It probably is a new board right? If it is it takes about a month to adjust to. It took me a while, but once you do you will do fine.

 

ya probably have too

ya you probably have to take some time and get used to it. With my board, I originally hated it and thought it was a waste of money, but now I love it. O, by the way, don't listen to people that work at surf shops because almost all of them surf, so they don't know that much about bodyboarding. You definatly don't need epoxy to surf big waves. Jeff Hubbard, who I think is the greatest bodyboarder ever, uses the Hubb by BZ and that does not have an epoxy bottom. He surfs at pipeline.

 

Goto Ebodyboarding,com and use "The boogerpicker" it takes many things into consideration and advises you to what boards suite you best.

As far as 'hating on bodyboarders' on this site you may want to get a clue. The guy (Micah Sklut) that puts all the hard time/money/forcast in on this site is a DIEHARD BODYBOARDER! So show some respect.

"Some of the best waves with the heaviest barrels on the east coast are basically ran by bodyboarders, so you really should not disrespect them because they are different than you." Well said and VERY true...

 

Joking dude, I bodyboard myself.

 

sqwigy6 I should of known your where bustenballs. I'v been around long enough to know your a bbr. lol

http://www.ebodyboarding.com/site/boogerpicker.htm
Booger picker link

http://http://www.ebodyboarding.com/site/tips.htm
Tips link . everything from installing a leash and board repair to duck diving and trick tips.

 

im so thinking about getting the mcfly but im stuck in between that and the
cornerstone premiere by milqueblack so confuzzeled

 

lol, Sorry man, no worries. I know there have been a few threads on here with people hating on BBrs so I figured it was just one more about to start!

 

You'll definately get used to it. When I actually started putting some dough down for serious boards, I really noticed a difference also. Just takes a bit getting used to. Size and all seems right for you, but one thing I've learned is that if you go a little bigger than what is recommeded it seems to make the handling easier. The wieght aspect will come in time also. The step up you made will most likely really pay off, once you get used to the change and get your control down you'll benefit in the speed department for sure.

Good Luck.

 

i use an xm bicep leash, for the east coast. i think the rule of thumb is, the bigger the coils the stronger the leash. never really figured that out and quite frankly don't care. As for the board, it sounds about the right size. the nose of the board should come up to the base of your belly-button but it essentially comes to personal preference. duckdiving problems? do some pushups!

 

no.6 boards, covenant and dekcuf r good boards, leash...no friends bicep but yeah i agree with beaner lol, push -ups!

 

Buy it

Ya, its a great board and I highly recamend it. If you are thinking of waiting for the new boards, don't. The 2008 Mcfly cost somewhere around $400. Thats crazy money. I would not pay that, so look at buying it. Tell me how you do.

 

What is a good leash

yo, it depends on what you prefer. If you have a problem with your leash getting in your way then you want a bicep strap. They seem to not get in the way as much. But if it doesn't bother you than you can really get any leash. The better ones are the ones that have the smallest curls. If the curls are smaller then they won't tangel as much. I personally hate straps. I only use them when it is really big. Hope that could help. Jimmy

 

one word. herlihy