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How Your Arms Control Direction and Speed in Bodysurfing

Posted by POD Collective on 17th Jun 2026

Most people think of bodysurfing speed in terms of the wave, the fins, or the handboard. But your arms play a much bigger role than many riders realise. They do more than sit in the water. They help g … read more

Mirror vs Clear Swim Goggles - When Each Actually Works

Posted by POD Collective on 3rd Jun 2026

Most people choose swim goggles based on how they look. The lens colour, the frame, the mirror finish. What matters more is whether the lens matches the light you are swimming in. The wrong lens does … read more

How Trim Controls Speed on a Wave

Posted by POD Collective on 20th May 2026

Most bodysurfers have felt it. You take off clean, the wave has energy, the line looks good, and for a moment, everything feels light and fast. Then the speed drops away. The board feels flatter, the … read more

How to Choose Swim Goggle Lenses for Light and Conditions

Posted by POD Collective on 8th May 2026

Why Lens Choice Matters in the Water Most people choose swim goggles based on colour. Clear, tinted, and mirrored lenses. What gets missed is why those lenses exist in the first place. Fit and seal ma … read more

Why Body Position Changes Speed in Bodysurfing

Posted by POD Collective on 6th May 2026

One of the biggest things bodysurfers feel in the water, often without fully putting it into words, is how much body position changes speed. Sometimes you feel light, clean and fast across the wave. O … read more

How to Choose the Right Swim Fin and Why

Posted by POD Collective on 3rd May 2026

Matching Fin Design to How You Move in the Water Choosing the right swim fin is not about chasing speed or power. It is about finding a fin that works with how you move in the water. Fins support move … read more