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How to Body Board or Boogie Board

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By cocomo997
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Boogie Boarding is one of the most Known sport on the beach.But if you do not know how to do it read this.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Go into the water and look for the wave you want to ride.

  2. Step 2

    once you have found this wave, lay down on your boogie board. Once you have layed down start Padeling. This will give you speed so the wave can propel you. This also prevents the wave from braking behind.

  3. Step 3

    Now lets learn about turning. When you are on the wave you would might want to turn. Lets say you want to turn left. You put your right hand on the right side of the board and you put your left and on the top and then lean to the left. you can also do this visa versa.

Tips & Warnings
  • Before you leave to go in the water make sure you have your wrist strap on your wrist.
  • Beginners fall alot so if you fall into the water hold your breath until the tumbling stops then go to the shore to rest
  • please comment and send in request
  • if there is a red flag on the beach do NOT go boogie boarding. if you do you can drown.

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cocomo997 said

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on 5/28/2007 this is a good article

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