Bodysurfing Handboards

A Legacy of Wave Riding Innovation

Built to last. Designed to perform. Refined through decades in the water.
That’s the POD difference you’ll feel the moment your hand meets the wave.

For over 35 years, POD® has been shaping bodysurfing handboards with one clear goal: to give bodysurfers reliable control, lift, and comfort across a wide range of conditions and experience levels.

Our Handboard (handplane) Range

Each POD handboard is purpose-built, not trend-driven. Choose the design that best suits how and where you ride.

• POD WOW 13" Handboard: A new generation bodysurfing handboard engineered for performance and reduced fatigue. Crafted from lightweight, eco-conscious polyurethane, the WOW weighs just 330 grams, around 25% lighter than traditional wooden handplanes. Its refined outline minimises splash-back, while the world’s first ergonomic palm support and double-padded strap deliver exceptional comfort, grip, and flex rebound. The unique PU formulation balances rigidity, density, and weight for precise control, speed, and lift. Dent and crack resistant, maintenance-free, and responsibly manufactured since 1988.

• POD Wooden Handboards: For traditionalists, these handcrafted timber handplanes come in three sizes: EGO 9”, WOO 12” and the FLO 15”. Each is CNC-shaped and laser-detailed from sustainable hardwoods, with recessed retainer plugs and marine-grade stainless steel hardware. They feature ergonomic palm support, a 50 mm adjustable hand strap, and are designed for natural buoyancy, wave feel, and long-term durability.

• POD Original Classic Handboard: This classic handboard, released in 1993, is moulded from recyclable polypropylene for lightness, neutral buoyancy, and high durability. A concave bottom and integrated keel fin enhance drive, hold, and flow. Each board's mineral pearl finish signals a proven design trusted by bodysurfers worldwide.

Engineered for Control and Comfort

No matter the model, every POD bodysurfing handboard is shaped to work with your body, not against it. Each design maintains a natural swimming position, reduces splash-back, and promotes efficient lift and control. Double-padded straps, ergonomic palm decks, and decades of hydrodynamic refinement ensure dependable performance in real surf conditions.

Experience the POD difference for yourself and connect with the wave the way bodysurfing was meant to be.

Built to last. Designed to perform. Passed down from one generation to the next. That’s the POD difference.