Feel the Wave From Below
POD® handboards extend the lift your hand already generates on a wave face. Cedar, walnut, polyurethane and polypropylene, built for the rider who wants to feel every section.
About POD Handboards
Three materials. Eight shapes. Built for the wave face, not the shelf.
Polyurethane, Cedar and Walnut, Polypropylene.Your Wave. Your Call.
Purpose-Built. Not Trend-Driven.
Most people discover what a handboard actually does on their third wave, not their first.
POD® handboards are purpose-built bodysurfing tools shaped around one principle: lift, control, and hold with minimal splashback. Each model in the range delivers a different performance profile across polyurethane, cedar and walnut timber, and polypropylene construction. Choose the design that suits how and where you ride.
The POD Handboard Range
WOW 13" Handboard
The WOW 13" is a polyurethane bodysurfing handboard engineered for performance and reduced fatigue. Weighing around 330 grams, it sits approximately 25% lighter than timber handplanes. The refined outline minimises splashback. The ergonomic palm support and double-padded strap deliver grip, comfort, and flex rebound. The PU formulation balances rigidity, density, and weight for precise control, speed, and lift. Dent and crack resistant. Maintenance-free.
Cedar and Walnut Timber Handboards
POD timber handboards are CNC-shaped and laser-detailed from cedar and walnut in three sizes. EGO 9", WOO 12", and FLO 15". Each features recessed retainer plugs, marine-grade stainless steel hardware, ergonomic palm support, and a 50mm adjustable hand strap. Natural buoyancy, wave feel, and long-term durability are built into the construction.
Original Classic Handboard
The Original Classic has been in continuous production since 1993. Moulded from recyclable polypropylene for neutral buoyancy and high durability. A concave bottom and integrated keel fin deliver drive, hold, and flow. A proven design trusted by bodysurfers across four decades.
Engineered for Control and Comfort
Every POD handboard maintains a natural swimming position, reduces splashback, and supports efficient lift and control across real surf conditions. Double-padded straps, ergonomic palm decks, and decades of hydrodynamic refinement are standard across every model in the range.
For guidance on choosing the right model for your build, conditions, and style, read How to Choose a Bodysurfing Handboard.
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