Bodyboards for Sale

2004 (Subject to availability/E&O excepted)

Despite the shop being a little on the small side we keep a huge selection of Bodyboards, probably the best in North Devon.

We do keep a range of polystyrene (breakable) boards for kids and day trippers etc. however here we will concentrate on more permanent solutions!

Budget Bodyboards

First up, rubbery blobby boards (note the technical terms). These are largely unbreakable. These boards are just a solid chunk of blobby stuff and aimed at budget, whitewater surfing tourists. They are cheap and cheerful but lack the rigidity and flex of a real bodyboard. Most can bend both ways so they trampoline along without any real control...things are improved though if you go for one with a decent "slick bottom". This improves rigidity, aids planing and allows better control. These boards all come with a very basic cheap leash.

Budget/Entry Level Bodyboards

Moving up the scale a bit we also stock Alder Bodyboards...The "Exit" and "Cyclone" are much better versions of the blobby/slick construction and include a cheap coiled leash. The Zone however is a real bodyboard in that it is a sandwich construction laminated together involving a core and several other pieces..see "exploded" view of a Manta board below. Real bodyboards generally don't include leashes in their price.

Many shops "throw in" a cheapo leash in the board asking price but we don't see the sense in buying a decent board then putting a sh*t leash on it. We only use proper brass-swivelled coiled leashes in the shop which retail at £14.99 so we give these away free if the board costs over £100. If the board is below £100 then the £14.99 leash is available for a tenner on top of the board price.

More Entry Level/Mid-range Bodyboards

These are all entry level bodyboards fitting into the hotly contested sub £100 bracket....First we have (left of picture) the "Gul Pro 42" A nice board for £69.95 (Shown here with the £14.99 leash) Total price as shown £79.95. Next (second left) is the "Atunas GLX 43" at £79.95 inc leash... Far right is the "bat-tail version at £89.95 inc leash...the black one between the two is the 42" poverty spec version at £69.99 inc leash (all Atunas boards come with a cheapish coiled leash).

Manta...Entry Level to Pro

Very popular Manta Bodyboards...Starts with the "Amp" at £79.95...Nice board..we have some in hire if you want to try one...The "Elise" is basically the same but with channels..£79.95..both board only prices. Bigger/heavier people should go for the XL 44" version @ £109.95 (inc free £14.99 leash). The "Hurricane 42" Keel" @ £139 (inc free £14.99 leash), features a 100% ULSS waterproof core and small "keels" and should be considered more suitable for hardcore bodyboarders. All Manta boards come with a guarantee.

Channels in the bottom of the board, or in this case "keels" direct waterflow, the effect is a bit like self-centering steering. Also handy for holding an edge whilst riding drop-knee.

Top Quality...Entry Level to Pro

These boards are designed to withstand hard use in big surf conditions...this means that they are quality products, They are generally more robust and durable than lower priced boards. We have been using the Hot Buttered boards in our own hire-fleet for over 8 years now. Although they cost more initially, they pay us back with long and reliable service..come and try one...

The Hot Buttered T4 (far left) is a 44" board thus better able to hold the larger person...extra size also makes it better for whitewater surfing...RRP is £94.95 without leash...we usually do this one for £99.99 inc. the £14.95 coiled leash...we can't add up it would seem! ...you can also hire this one £7 per day.

The Hot Buttered 42" Bat-tail is a serious hardcore board that will fly at low tide Croyde...£xxxx (inc free £14.99 leash)

The Morey Mach 7-7 This board has been an icon in hardcore bodyboarding for 15 years and is still as popular as ever... £xxxx (inc free £14.99 leash)

Rheopaipo from Australia's Gold Coast...hardcore's choice last year...40" and 42" in stock...£119 & £129 (inc free £14.99 leash)

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