Body Boarding
A bodyboard is an instrument of wave riding consisting of a small roughly rectangular piece of foam, shaped to a hydrodynamic form. The bodyboard is ridden predominantly lying down, (or 'prone'). It can also be ridden in a half-standing stance (known as 'dropknee') or can even be ridden standing up. The vast majority of bodyboarders usually wear swim fins on both feet to aid in paddling out and taking off. Bodyboarding is far more trick-oriented than surfing, and there are hundreds of variations of maneuvers possible. Bodyboarders regularly go for 'lip moves' which involve riding up to the lip of the wave with as much speed as possible, and then taking to the air and performing very gymnastic maneuvers high above the surface, before slamming back down.
| Forms |
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| Time of Activity (minutes) |
0, all day |
| Ease of Learning |
Moderate |
| Level of Commitment Required by Participant |
Low |
| Equipment cost to begin |
$0 - 100 |
| Regular Participation Costs |
$0 - 500 |
| Schedule Flexibility |
High |
| Injury Risk |
Moderate |
| Endurance Required |
Aerobic/Anaerobic |
| Strength Required |
Moderate
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| Skill/Coordination Required |
Moderate |
| Family/Social Activity |
Moderate |
| Type |
Individual |
| Location |
Water |
| Access to Facility |
Moderate |
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