Lift and Hold in the Wave. Sun and Board Protection Above It.
The POD Original Classic Handboard and Long Sleeve Rash Guard pair a durable polypropylene handplane with a rash guard built for regular time in the surf. The handboard manages lift, direction, and hold through the wave. The rash guard protects the body during that time - UPF 50+ Lycra across the torso and arms, with 3mm wear-resistant ripstop panels from elbow to wrist where bodysurfers take the most contact with the board.
POD Original Classic Handboard
The Original Classic is moulded from solid recyclable polypropylene with mineral-based pearl pigments that catch the light like fish scales. Lightweight, durable, and neutrally buoyant - it sits naturally in the water without pulling the arm down or riding too high.
The concave bottom and integrated keel fin work with water flow to support lift and directional hold through the wave. The hand sits naturally above the pivot point, and the double-padded neoprene strap with EVA palm deck pad keeps the connection secure and comfortable across longer sessions. Left-handed users can move the wrist cord to the left side.
Handboard Features
- Solid recyclable polypropylene - lightweight, durable, and neutrally buoyant
- Hand positioned naturally above the board's pivot point and keel fin
- Double-padded neoprene hand strap with under-palm EVA deck grip
- Left-handed setup available - wrist cord moves to the left side
- Concave bottom and keel fin support lift and wave hold
For full product details visit the POD Original Classic Handboard page.
POD Long Sleeve Rash Guard - Wear-Resistant Elbow Pads
The POD Long Sleeve Rash Guard uses UPF 50+ high-performance Lycra with a heavyweight flatlock construction. A non-slip rubber waistband sits at the hip and a 10mm board short anchor loop keeps the rash guard in position through movement in the water. The nylon-neoprene pattern fabric sits comfortably against the skin across longer sessions.
The defining feature is the 3mm ripstop padded panels that extend from the elbow to the wrist. Those panels protect against abrasion from the board surface during prone bodyboarding and bodysurfing, reducing wear on the garment and reducing contact pressure on the forearms over time.
For full product details visit the POD Long Sleeve Rash Guard page.
Rash Guard Sizing
| Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Body Length (cm) | Arm Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 88 | 78 | 52 | 65 |
| Medium | 92 | 80 | 54 | 67 |
| Large | 96 | 84 | 55 | 70 |
| Extra Large | 100 | 88 | 56 | 72 |
View how to measure for the POD Rash Guard here.
