How Boogie Boards Are Made
So you may have tried to boogie board and have found that you like it and would like to get a board for yourself
. This article will provide you some information to get you started on shopping for, or making, your boogie board.
You must consider what materials the board is made of, how it is made and what it is good for. Not all boards are good for tricks or speed.
If you are unsure what type of board to get, ask any sales representative and they can give you much more detailed information. Take some time to research your choice before purchasing, as well.
Check reviews from others who have tried the board you are thinking of others. Check the company to find out anything you can about them.
When choosing or making a boogie board, first consider the size of the board you will need. Consider the following chart.
40" 110 - 130 lbs5'3"- 5'6"
41"-41.75" 125 - 170 lbs5'7" - 5'9"
42" 145 - 180 lbs5'9" - 6'0"
42.5" 160 - 190 lbs5'10" - 6'2"
43" 170 - 210 lbs6'1" - 6'3"
Length:
When standing on the tail, your board should come up to roughly within 1 inch either side of your belly button.
Width:
You should be able to hold the boogie board under your arm and against your side without much slack between your armpit and the rail.
Nose and tail width, and template:
Bat tails are the choice of most prone-only riders, and crescents are the choice of most drop knee-only riders. If you are both, then consider what your ratio of prone to drop knee is, and go with the tail design that covers how you ride more (prone or drop knee).
On templates, most prone riders like a boogie board with the wide point closer to the nose, and most drop knee riders like it further back.
Rails
Most boogie boards have a 60/40 rail configuration. That means that 60% of the rail is on the bottom side and 40% is on top, this makes tricks easier to pull off . Some boogie boards have a 50/50 rail which sticks better to the curl; it is also more stable ( good for Drop Knee riding) but less forgiving for the 360 and reverse tricks.
Tails:
Bat Tail:
Looks like the wingspan of a bat. There are points at either end of the tail, with some form of rounded or pointed area in the center.
Bat tails provide lots of maneuverability. Most prone riders prefer bat tails as it is very efficient for doing maneuvers in the critical part of the wave.
Crescent Tail:
This type of tail has square corners on either side of the tail, and a "U" shape connecting them. Crescent tails are mainly used by drop knee riders and prone riders into tube riding.
It provides maximum stability but doesn't release quite as easily as a bat tail if you like to execute a 360.
Cores, Foam Types and Bottom Skins:
Crosslink:
A type of foam characterized by it's denser, more compact feel, and unwillingness to absorb water. Very durable deck and rail foam material also named Green Cell or Dura Deck.
Polypropylene:
Polypro is light, springy, and strong. There are two types you can use. Extruded polypro is made from strands of polypropylene and offers very good projection and durability.
Beaded polypro is extremely lightweight, durable, water-resistant, but also very expensive.
Dow or Polyethylene:
Used since the 70's, it's still the standard foam. It's compact, although there are different densities, and has excellent projection and performance, but it does not last long , compared to polypro, unless combined with mesh or stringer, it is also a bit heavier than Polypro.
It's used on the deck and rails of most boogie boards as well.
Surlyn:
Its the material used in most bottoms of boogie boards; it's slick and durable, has great speed and projection.
HDPE:
High Density Polyethylene looks very similar to Surlyn, but it's not as flexible.
by: Jack Landry
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