Surf Expo January 2020

Best bodyboards for big riders

SPORTS & HOBBIES - The Best Bodyboards for Big & Heavy Guys - by Sarah Miller - mostcraft.com
Updated for 2019

The best bodyboard for big guys is designed exclusively for big, tall, or heavy riders. If you’re a big guy, you need a board this is wide and tall enough, while also being highly durable to achieve peak performance. While bodyboards were once limited to average 42 inch long boards, today’s boardboards range in size, shape, and overall appearance. Size is one of the most important aspects of purchasing a bodyboard. When the board is held out in front of you, the bodyboard should reach from your knees to your chin. Heavier riders require extra width for better buoyancy in the water. You’ll also want to choose a board according to your abilities. If you’re a new rider, get a beginner’s board. With the right bodyboard, even big guys can ride the waves like their smaller surfer counterparts. As bodyboards range in size, style, and price, we’ve made the decision-making process a little easier on you. Here’s a look at some top-rated options for the best bodyboard for big guys.

Wave Skater Pro Bodyboards

http://www.waveskater.com

For those concerned about bodyboard weight capacity, the Wave Skater Pro Bodyboard has you covered. Made specifically for those riders who need a bigger board, at a full 48 inches the Ghost Shark Board is designed to handle up to 300 lbs., and is suggested for anyone weighing between 200 and 300 lbs. soaking wet. Made with a durable, closed-cell, compression molded durable foam core and triple fused fiberglass composite stringers, it is designed to handle the weight without sacrificing performance.

This board also features a textured ‘shark skin” surface to ensure your grip and stable footing, and to keep you balanced no matter what the waves throw at you. Extra details, such as handgrips and rails, and a dual tapered pontoon hull, help finish off the features of this overall design.

What Users Are Saying:

  • Excellent, durable quality
  • Maybe the most durable choice on the market
  • Completely worth the price
  • Long lasting for years of use
  • The design big guys have been looking for
  • Seriously high performance