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 CZcams 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.
For more information about our bodyboard escapes and coaching events head to bodyboard-holidays.com
Follow us for your daily bodyboard inspiration
• Facebook - / bodyboardholidays
• Instagram - / bodyboardholidays
• Tik Tok - / bodyboardholidays
SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
For further tips, sign up for our newsletter here - shorturl.at/aeB24
#bodyboard #howtobodyboard #bodyboarding #bodyboardescapes #learntosurf
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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@infonac392]

Interesting points from Jay! He knows 👏🏼

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Most definitely!

[@severnbrand]

Great video guys, some solid advice in there!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matthewdavies5875]

Great tips as always!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

👊🏻

[@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!

[@rcjer6473]

If I wanted to get one from you guys at 6'2 240 lbs what do you suggest. As far as location I would be at the beaches in San Diego a majority of the time.? Thanks for the cool videos

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hey, you'd be looking at something in the 44" size range. Give Jay and the team at ebodyboarding.com a shout and they will be able to help you with a higher volume board.

[@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

[@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. 🙌

[@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 🤙🏻

[@bonasangs.p4518]

Hi, I just bought a bodyboard at my local surf shop, from Plymouth,as a beginner I asked for recommendation. I'm 5ft,54kg, with slightly shorter legs. The guy gave me 42' as it will be enough for me.
Iv been reading about sizing when I got home. I think the board is too big for me 😔 what do you think the perfect size for me please?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

If you're starting out you may find the extra volume beneficial but with those measurements you have mentioned, we'd put you on something around the 40.5" to 41" range. Hope this helps!

[@Sakibomb84]

Hi im thinking about getting back to bodyboarding. Im 5’7 180lbs what would u suggest for size

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hey we'd point you towards a 42" board with those measurements

[@Sakibomb84]

Whats the cons if you end up getting a bigger board.

[@Sakibomb84]

I wanted my son to get into bodyboarding also. Do they sell kids size fin he wears size 13 almost 1?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Sure, where about are you based? We can help point you in the right direction then.

[@Sakibomb84]

@@bodyboard_holidays southern california long beach area

[@gchipilski]

Hi, what size do you suggest for 97 kg and 182 cm

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hey, thanks for asking is. We would be looking to put you on a board in the 43" - 43.5" region. Let us know if you have any other questions, we're always happy to help.

[@samlichtenstein2754]

I started when I was 12.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🤙🏻

[@Ufc12355]

6ft 300 lbs I have a 48 inch

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🙌