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Swimming Goggles: Our Top Three Swim Goggles For Children

Posted by POD Collective on 3rd Aug 2024

As a parent, you play a crucial role in your child's swimming journey. Whether they're starting swim lessons or are already a recreational swimmer, your decision on which swim goggles to consider can … read more

Bodyboards: Leave it to the Shaper POD Bodyboard Accessories

Posted by POD Collective on 20th Jul 2024

Photo Credit: Surfer Today Experienced bodyboard shapers do what they do best. They design boards with specific waves in mind, choose core materials that balance flex and strength across different wat … read more

Which is More Eco-Friendly: Polyurethane or Plastic?

Posted by POD Collective on 7th Jul 2024

Polyurethane is more environmentally responsible than most plastics - not because of a single claim, but because of how the material behaves across its full lifespan. This article examines why that is … read more

Bodysurfing Handboard Guide - Size, Shape, and How to Choose

Posted by POD Team on 9th Mar 2024

The illustration above shows the physics of the human hydrofoil - the bodysurfer in motion. Lift force, drag, and the lift-to-drag ratio all play a direct role in how a handboard performs. Understandi … read more

How to Body Surf Like A Pro: With Or Without A Handplane

Posted by POD Collective on 4th Feb 2024

Bodysurfing is wave riding in its most direct form. Your body is the vehicle, the wave is the engine, and everything between those two things - timing, position, and technique - determines how the rid … read more

How to Choose Water Sports Rubber Swim Fins

Posted by POD Team on 8th Jan 2024

The "End the Guesswork" The "Direct Drive" Theory: How to Choose Water Sports Fins That Actually Stay On Whether you are a surf lifesaver who relies on fins staying secure in a rescue, a photographer … read more