FLO 375mm 15inch Wood POD Handboards - Bodysurfing Handplane

FLO 375 mm 15 inch Cedar Walnut POD® Handboards 100% Custom Built for Bodysurfing

Experience the unbeatable artisanal quality of our FLO 375 mm 15-inch solid Cedar and Walnut Hand Body Soul® POD bodysurfing handboards!

FLO POD Handboard deck and palm support perfectly fit the palm of your hand, placing it in your natural swimming position. The 37.5 cm x 21.8 cm planning surface area provides extra lift.

Available Body Surfing Board Sizes

• "EGO" = Length 225 mm/9 inch x Width 200 mm/7.87 inches x D 41 mm/1.61 inches
• "WOO" = Length 300 mm/12 inch x Width 210 mm/8.25 inches x D 43 mm/1.69 inches
• "FLO" = Length 375 mm/15 inch x Width 218 mm/8.25 inches x D 45 mm/1.61 inches

Purpose of Cedar/Walnut Construction

These three handplane sizes, a unique blend of the walnut centrepiece and cedar for the sides showcase our artisan's craftsmanship. The walnut centre, akin to a surfboard stringer,  provides strength, while the lighter-weight cedar forms the wings of the hand plane, a testament to our unique craftsmanship.

The natural wood grain variations, Cedar and Walnut contrasting colours, and timber density make each handboard one-of-a-kind.

Ergonomic Hand Support

A world first, Shane has incorporated an ergonomic palm hold above the handboard deck surface, enhancing hand position and comfort.

The palm support not only alleviates stress on the arm muscles, a common issue on flat deck surfaces but also secures your hand, preventing it from slipping under the snug, double-padded neoprene strap. This level of comfort and support will give you the confidence to ride wave after wave.

New 50mm Handboard Strap Retainers

Purposely custom-built 50mm 2-inch retainer insert plugs combined with a 3 mm stainless steel rod accommodate the 50mm webbing strap and wrist cord,  unlike other bodysurfing handplanes that use a smaller 25 mm 1-inch  surfboard plug.

No Discomfort Over The Hand

The assembled POD 65mm wide double-padded hand strap provides snug comfort over the hand, compared to other bodysurfing handplanes thinner straps, causing skin and hand irritation.

Without Any Doubts

The Sustainable Cedar and Walnut Neutral Buoyant FLO handboard enhances bodysurfing performance in various surf conditions and reflects our commitment to sustainability. This handboard is a responsible choice for the environmentally conscious bodysurfer.

Its innovative signature design caters to beginners, casual body surfers,  and elite dedicated bodysurfers. It offers a unique blend of natural swimming and paddling freedom.

Your testimonials on our homepage attest to its outstanding performance wave after wave.

While we highly recommend considering any of our Solid Wooden Handboards for an enhanced bodysurfing experience, the Sustainable Cedar and Walnut model stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship and versatility.

Cedar/Walnut Handboard Body Surfing Features

• Volume = 953 cm^3 or 953 millilitres/0.2517 US Liquid gallon
• Lifting Force = up to 110 kg/242.508 lb
• Size = L 375 mm/15 inch x W 218 mm/8.25 inches x D 45 mm/1.61 inches
• Weight = 460 to 480 grams or 1.01413 to 1.05822 pounds (this will vary due to grain density)
• Deck = Convex with Palm Hold and Support
• Bottom = Deep 20mm Concave with Keel Fin
• The hand is strapped and held in the natural swimming position, directly above the board's pivot point and keel fin.
• 50 mm/2 inch Custom POD Designed Hand Strap Retainer (not a 25 mm/1 inch surfboard plug)
• 65 mm/2.5 inches Double Padded Neoprene (not 35 mm/1.3 inch strap)
• 50 mm/2 inch Webbing Hand Adjustable Strap
• Adjustable Wrist Leash: left-handed users can change the wrist cord to the left side
• Laser Engravings
• Satin Finish

Advice

*Note: We highly recommend adjusting the hand strap snugly once over your hand. With further use, slide your hand between the strap and the deck palm support. This advice will ensure the Velcro remains attached and lasts for many years

Protective Handboard Case and Hemp Drawstring Cover

Protect your bodysurfing POD handboard investment with a new environmentally friendly reusable packaging foam that the industry can repeatedly recycle. The environmental protection industry describes it as a never-recession material with many advantages, including good impact resistance, moisture resistance, and waterproofing.

Therefore, with proper care, your premium wood handboard will last years of quality bodysurfing, which you can then pass down from generation to generation.

Hemp Cover and Protective Case Features

• Environmentally Friendly Heavy Weight 320 gsm Hemp Cover
• Impact Resistance Protective Case
• Reusable Packaging

Board Results

• All Timber POD handboard decks are Convex with Palm Support = Comfort In the Palm of Your Hand

• The bottom surface is Concave with a Keel Fin = Optimum Lift, Speed, and Control on the wave

The concave bottom and keel fin surface area are explicitly engineered for Rapid Lift versus Force in association with the mixture of air and water, providing instant Lifting Force, Speed and Control; this will assist in your body surfing and handboarding wave-holding skills without your board sliding sideways nor water spray in the face.

Board Shaping History

Since the late '80s, our founder and artisan, Shane Vassallo, with a passion for bodysurfing, has been hand shaping each handboard out of select grade Australian or Canadian cedar and a limited range of other wood species published in the blog post Successful 30 Years

Articles

• What is the correct size bodysurfing handboard that will best suit the individual? Available on the following link: Human hydrofoil.
• POD Handboard Tips are available at the following link: How to Bodysurf with a Handboard.