IMPROVE YOUR BODYBOARDING FAST 🚀

As with all bodyboarding manoeuvres, speed is essential and key when pulling off moves. That is why it’s important knowing how to hold your board correctly to be able to maximise speed and projection across the face of a wave.
Bodyboard Holidays coach Matt ‘Mave’ Davies explains the theory behind what we call the ‘Claw Grip’ and how just the slightest of changes and knowledge can improve your bodyboarding in no time. 🚀
Head to our TH-cam channel where you will also find over 50 unique videos full of game-changing tips, location guides and interviews. Our instructional videos contain everything you need to know about bodyboarding and it’s totally free!
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[@garethdavies6653]

Solid advice from the legend himself

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks G!

[@tapeworm6093]

Who is he?

[@RocketDog73]

Best explanation of the grip and the arm mechanics on TH-cam. Cheers 🍻

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks 👍 Glad you liked it!

[@zach6243]

I taught myself after being in san diego a year. Its crazy how well i got the fundamentals down without seeing these videos till now. I been catching some pretty big ones at pb. So much fun!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad to hear that you're having fun! 🙌

[@zach6243]

Why do surfers hate us though? Shouldn't it just be about catching waves and having fun?

[@chris73brown]

Very true. I had to learn this on my own back in the day. Alot of little tips like this were secret in the 90s. Noone would discuss them. Sometimes stewart would give a tad of info but very discrete. I picked this up from watching mitch rawlins alot. Even tho lm older than him l learned the 'claw grip' from him. Made a huge diff moving fingers over to top corner of rail rather than whole hand on top corner of nose. Improved my riding alot. Cool that this info is available now. Have to say, this is 1 good thing about the internet. Thx

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hi Chris, thanks for commenting and sharing your experience with us. We're stoked to help people progress with their riding. It's why we love our job so much! Feel free to browse our channel for many more tips on how to take your riding to the next level and beyond! 🚀

[@chris73brown]

@@bodyboard_holidays 👍

[@user-ub5hq9yj4v]

Awesome coaching from these guys out in the bath like waters of Central America

[@bodyboard_holidays]

It was such an epic trip. Looking forward to more of the same soon! 😜

[@matthewdavies5875]

Keeping the centre parting alive.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🤣

[@NewquayactivitycentreCoUk]

Wise words 🎉

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🙌

[@welshbodyboardclub3400]

Top tips Mavis!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Cheers guys!

[@tobereed]

All my boards get a permanent dent there. I've just naturally always done that

[@zacatack8679]

Same

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thats a sign that you must be doing something correctly! 🙌

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🔥

[@Rikki-LeeMitchell-xu7oy]

Thanks for the tip

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad to be able to help. 😉

[@LaurenBirchnell]

Tips

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🙏

[@calibri6782]

lol I unintentionally started doing that bc I was terrified of nose diving

[@bodyboard_holidays]

😆

[@pocoyo.4]

Is it bad I normally grab it from the sides instead of the front?
I feel like I have better control but I’m barely getting into it so Idk

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hi, thanks for reaching out. Please watch this video, it will help you when first starting out.... th-cam.com/video/QsvDkqquusU/w-d-xo.html

[@pocoyo.4]

@@bodyboard_holidays ok thanks

[@AWSMEAD]

Great advise. Cheers! Are they custom x fins? Are these your preferred DK fins?

[@matthewdavies5875]

Hey, yes Custom X fins. Great for DK and very comfortable.

[@AWSMEAD]

@@matthewdavies5875 Good to know. Thanks for the reply.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks!

[@EmotionalShredd]

This guy looks like Philip Sayce. Could be twins.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

😂😂😂

[@chrisedney6869]

What core / stringer combo is in his board? Looks like a good flex through the nose

[@bodyboard_holidays]

It's the Hubboards Dubb edition PP Plus. such a sick board!

[@womenandwaves]

Great tips Mave!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks for reaching out ❤️

[@deanrobertcrabb]

The elbow against the board is on the high side right? At the wave face?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Yes, your inside rail is the one nearest the wave.

[@Ryanxzzbrawlstars]

Do u know anywhere I can buy a bodyboard for around 10-30$ in Anaheim?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Your best best is to speak to the guys at ebodyboading.com - they will help you pick a board for sure!

[@Ryanxzzbrawlstars]

@@bodyboard_holidaysbought one and it broke well not the board the wrist attachment and it’s made out of polystyrene 😅😅

[@khadijasnihji-pb1vw]

Wow plis like ❤❤😊😊

[@bodyboard_holidays]

👌

[@hendyloly8261]

Yiuuuw

[@bodyboard_holidays]

😬

[@Fishyoutubes]

Never buy the boards that connect to your arm with that type of water if you get hit hard they will easily snap

[@bodyboard_holidays]

✌