Bodyboard Size Guide

Are you new to bodyboarding and unsure about what size board to ride? Or have you been bodyboarding for a while and still aren't sure if your current board is the right fit for you? Then this video is for you! Join pro bodyboarding legend Jay Reale as he teams up with the Bodyboard Holidays crew to guide us through choosing the perfect board size for you.
Jay and his wife Vicki Reale have been operating their online bodyboarding store, eBodyboarding, since 1999-making it the longest-running online bodyboarding shop globally. With thousands of board sales to customers worldwide, they certainly know a thing or two about matching bodyboards to riders.
In this video, Jay discusses key factors such as height, weight, surfing location, and budget that should influence your board choice. Getting the right size board can significantly improve your bodyboarding experience and make it way more enjoyable!
For more bodyboarding tips, head over to our RUclips channel, where you'll discover a wealth of videos to help you on your bodyboarding journey. If you're in need of new bodyboarding equipment, visit eBodyboarding.com and explore their huge selection of boards and gear.
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00:00 Introduction
00:39 What to consider
01:03 Height - How tall are you?
01:56 Weight - How heavy are you?
03:46 Location - Where are you surfing?
05:27 Conclusion

[@AWSMEAD]

Superb advice as always. Many thanks from the UK!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FlynnWeber]

so sick, had the same board for ages and have noticed its abit small especially after watching this video. Thanks !!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad it helped!

[@Dia_The_Artist]

Great video man. Thx. You got me pumped..

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks for the comment. We're glad you find the video useful!

[@infonac392]

Interesting points from Jay! He knows 👏🏼

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Most definitely!

[@welshbodyboardclub3400]

Thanks for sharing Jay Reale! 🙌

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Our pleasure!!

[@minxlabrada]

Good stuff! Yeah, the HV boards I have feel and perform exactly like my old boards did back in the 80's & 90's when I was 185 lbs dripping wet.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Right on!

[@matthewdavies5875]

Great tips as always!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

👊🏻

[@severnbrand]

Great video guys, some solid advice in there!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oldschoolwaverider]

At 6’3’’ and 13 stone before hooded 654 hooded wetsuit gloves, socks and swim fins I ride a 45’ maxim. Born in 83 😅

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks for sharing that. 🙌

[@deebs8089]

Ima short kid 4’10 at 104 pounds (im 13) like in the middle what size would you recommend

[@bodyboard_holidays]

You'd be looking at something around a 40" board

[@paulgardner3926]

That really helps. I’m that guy (fat dad ) need a bit more volume in my board 🤙🏼

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad you liked the video 🤙🏻

[@samlichtenstein2754]

I started when I was 12.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🤙🏻

[@Ufc12355]

6ft 300 lbs I have a 48 inch

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🙌