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Many water enthusiasts appreciate activities on the surface and underwater, like boogie boarding and scuba diving. Well-fitting fins for scuba and boogie boarding optimize enjoyment and safety. Choose a fin of the appropriate length and material for your sport. more »
While most boogie boards cannot withstand the pressure of stand-up riding, you can perform drop-knee riding, which involves kneeling on the board with one foot placed at the nose. This advanced maneuver should be attempted after you have become proficient at riding your boogie board, and after you select a boogie board that is rigid enough to provide the proper amount of stability. more »
Ride the ocean waves with a boogie board at almost any age. Pick a boogie board based on body size, budget and the kind of waves at the beach. Unlike surfing, basic boogie boarding is easy to pick up within the first few runs, and the sport is as simple or as technical as you wish. more »
Learn how to wax your bodyboard (also known as a boogie board). more »
In the early 1970s, Tom Morey took a buoyant foam board called the Morey Boogie Board and marketed it to the Wham-O toy company. An explosion in popularity followed and continues. Everyone is riding the waves with these simple crafts. more »
The most important part of boogie boarding or bodysurfing is being able to feel the wave lift you up in time to paddle. Once the wave has lifted you, all you have to do is paddle and ride the wave. more »
Spending time at the pool with friends or family is always a good time. Create some excitement (especially among kids) by making waves in the pool for people to float on in intertubes and boogie boards. It is simple to make waves with a boogie board and a little bit of arm strength. more »
Boogie boards, which are small foam boards designed to enhance the sport of body surfing, can be an important stepping stone to more advanced water sports such as surfing and water skiing. It's easy to teach your kids how to boogie board, since these products were designed with children in mind. more »
Boogie boards, which were originally introduced by Tom Morey in 1971, are small foam boards used for body surfing throughout the world. When you select the right boogie board, you will need to take your body size, riding style and even the surf conditions into consideration. more »
Performing a 360 on a boogie board involves spinning the board in a complete circle while simultaneously riding a wave toward the shore. You can perform a 360 on a boogie board under a variety of surf conditions, including the flat part of the wave, the foam or even in the air. more »
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