Bodyboarding Small Waves

Sometimes when bodyboarding, the waves aren't always as big as we'd like them to be, but we still need our fix and get out there amongst the small waves anyway. This can sometimes be a challenge, as it's not as easy to get your board going, which in turn can be frustrating. Bodyboard Holidays' boss, Rob Barber, shares his top tips when taking on smaller waves and how to get the most out of your session.
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[@martynweigh4541]

Your the best bodybording in the UK! Dude without your great advice I would be still going straight,love u man!❤

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Happy to help!

[@Ki11ami11a]

Fire nuggets man 🔥 I love the bat tail for that reason

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Goes so well! 🔥

[@420Jon69]

Great tip on getting bigger board on smaller waves. Didn’t think of that. All I have are 42.5 boards but combination of bay tail and crescent tails

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nics6308]

@@bodyboard_holidays Anyway you can make a video (or have one already) on this? I am a big guy so i try and ride a 43 or more.

[@adlene5961]

Didn’t know about the board size 😮👍🤙

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hope you found it helpful. Please reach out with any questions you may have.

[@severnbrand]

Great advice as usual!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheNomadicTravellerAu]

Thanks bro!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

✊

[@TheNomadicTravellerAu]

@@bodyboard_holidays yewww 🏄‍♂️❤

[@johnanthonycafe2993]

Never thought I’d see a Pommie telling
people how to surf !

[@bodyboard_holidays]

😜

[@danielbarbosa8578]

U use 42,5 bodyboard....whats your height and weight?

[@miguelangelmontenegro9939]

Good question

[@miguelangelmontenegro9939]

Hi!
Great video!
Yo uso un 42 con olas grandes y medianas, PP crecent tail.
Y un 42 también con bat tail también PP, y más grueso q el crecent.
La diferencia es notable, aún siendo ambos 42 !!!
Más por el espesor que por el tail .
También es más fácil el más grueso para filtrar cuando hay mucha white water y mar roto .
Y cuando las condiciones son irregulares uso un 42,5 PE.
Mi peso es de 95 kilos.
Prefiero estar al límite con la flotabilidad, pero gano con la maniobrilidad .
Cheers from Buenos Aires Argentina 🤙

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Gracias por pasar por aquí para ver nuestros videos y por los comentarios. ¡Es apreciado! 😬

[@fishingisawesome4677]

Thank you because I’ve been missing every wave and I didn’t know what to do

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hope it helps. Let us know how you get on!

[@fishingisawesome4677]

@@bodyboard_holidaysok I’m going down to the beach hopefully in a few days

[@fishingisawesome4677]

@@bodyboard_holidaysI was at the beach today I caught a ton of speed thank you for helping me

[@fishingisawesome4677]

@@bodyboard_holidaysand some barrels

[@hlifestyle8521]

i hope you come back to tamraght or banana point in morocco
this month or on mars we get good swells

[@bodyboard_holidays]

We would love to head back there too. Maybe one day! 🙌

[@Fastbikkel]

These waves look fun, even though they are small.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Size doesn't always matter! 😜

[@infonac392]

Interesting! More volume equals more bouyancy. This means more speed! Genius.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Yes it does!

[@Soul-Taker]

You didn't know that more volume equals more buoyancy?

[@juantxocleverclocksrccrawl161]

I try 42'' and 42,5 and go more better 42 in small waves when more bigger in the board more tension for get speed realy complicade butt very good whit 42 and nrg for big ones pp-pro radialflex pride and take tha wave control very good

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@jessicasinkule7029]

Thanks for the tips.
Question: how do I body bord all day without getting muscle cramps?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Good question! Keep hydrated, eat healthy and the final piece of the puzzle is to stretch. Get in the habit of doing these 3 things and you'll be able to surf all day!

[@moss7988]

I bodyboard in cold waters of New England and use to get so many cramps. Adding to the above essential tips is to take some potassium, magnesium supplement before each session!

[@vladioan4247]

Can you do a video in romania pls

[@paulgardner3926]

Do fins help catching a wave or just help getting you out the back?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Fins help you both paddle out and catch waves. They also help once riding the waves as an extension of your boards rail. Check out this video which tells you everything you need to know about swim fins.... th-cam.com/video/NkhV0sq0Z8w/w-d-xo.html

[@dazpk7657]

Im 6ft and ride a 42, would a 44 suit? Great vida as usual 🤙

[@bodyboard_holidays]

You will also need to take your weight in to consideration. Drop us an email to [e-mail] and we will be more than happy to assist you. 👌

[@welshbodyboardclub3400]

Plenty of small waves in Wales! lol

[@bodyboard_holidays]

😆

[@mikemckenzie7817]

I have a 48 inch board. Is that too big for a 6ft 4 in guy?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hey, you will need to factor in weight as well as height. We have a new video dropping in a couple of weeks all about this subject, but it the meantime please check this useful video out…
th-cam.com/video/DHEqnsOnlL8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared

[@danielbarbosa8578]

Im 6 ft and 0,44 inches . I ride 42 bb. U think is it right?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hey, if you would like to send us an email to [e-mail] including your weight and height we will be more than happy to help you. ✌

[@danielbarbosa8578]

Ok

[@miguelangelmontenegro9939]

Maniobrabilidad , sorry 🤙

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🙌

[@zaccconnell]

Or just go get a surfboard

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🤔

[@chibiseppy]

Best advice I could give you would be to buy a surfboard

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks for that! 🙌

[@adlene5961]

Genius !!! Thanks for your insight

[@hospagalief]

Bet u started surfing during COVID with mommy eh