POD® Bodysurfing Gear Designed for Real-World Use
POD® bodysurfing equipment is developed through decades of board-shaping experience and real-world use in the water. Each handboard and swim fin is designed with a clear purpose to provide reliable control, comfort, and durability across different conditions and experience levels, and to evolve over time through direct feedback from bodysurfers who rely on it.
Designed From the Water Up
Bodysurfing leaves no room for excess. There is no board to compensate, no shortcuts, and no margin for poorly considered design. Every element must earn its place. That principle guides every POD® bodysurfing product.
Rather than chasing trends or broad performance claims, POD® focuses on how equipment actually behaves in moving water, across different bodies, and over the long-term use. Shapes, materials, and flex patterns are refined incrementally, tested repeatedly, and adjusted only when the result is measurably better.
Bodysurfing Handboards (Handplanes)
POD® bodysurfing handboards are built to enhance natural body position and streamline movement through the wave, not to overpower it.
- Refined hydrodynamic shapes developed from surf craft design foundations
- Balanced buoyancy for lift without instability
- Comfortable hand placement that reduces fatigue during long sessions
- Durable construction suited to repeated impact and saltwater exposure
- Designs that suit a wide range of wave types and bodysurfing styles
Each handboard is a functional tool, shaped to complement the bodysurfer rather than dictate technique.
Bodysurfing Swim Fins
Effective swim fins are critical in bodysurfing. POD® fins are designed to deliver controlled propulsion, efficient kick cycles, and long-session comfort.
- Purpose-driven fin designs matched to different skill levels.
- Emphasis on efficiency and control rather than raw power
- Comfortable foot pockets to reduce strain on ankles and knees
- Symmetrical and asymmetrical options depending on use case
- Proven materials selected for flexibility, rebound, and longevity
The goal is consistent, predictable movement in the water, allowing bodysurfers to focus on timing and positioning rather than equipment limitations.
Evolving Through Real Feedback
POD® bodysurfing gear is not static. Designs evolve as conditions change, materials improve, and feedback accumulates. Input from experienced bodysurfers plays a direct role in refining future versions, ensuring each update serves a clear and justified purpose.
This process-driven approach reflects POD®’s broader philosophy of measured progression rather than marketing-driven reinvention.
Built for Longevity
Bodysurfing equipment must withstand repeated exposure to salt, sand, sun, and impact. POD® prioritises material selection and construction methods that extend product life without unnecessary complexity.
- Long-term durability over short-term gains
- Components chosen for real-world resilience
- Products designed to remain relevant across seasons
The result is bodysurfing gear that performs consistently over time and earns trust through use.
Explore the full range of POD® bodysurfing handboards, swim fins, and accessories, developed for those who value clarity of purpose, functional design, and a direct connection to the water.
Built from the Water, Shared Back to It
Decades in the surf don’t just shape our equipment, they shape how we think about technique, safety, and progression. If you want to go deeper, these resources are written by bodysurfers who use the same gear they design.
Get out there, ride with purpose, and trust POD to support every wave. When it comes to bodysurfing, your gear should earn its place in the water.
We Live It. We Build It.
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