Duo POD Handboards - EGO 225mm 9inch Bodysurfing Handplanes

Duo POD EGO 225mm Handboards - Dual Hand Cedar and Walnut Bodysurfing Handplanes

The Duo POD Handboards system pairs two EGO 225mm (9-inch) cedar and walnut bodysurfing handboards for a balanced, dual-hand approach to bodysurfing. This setup works with your body position, stroke, and timing, helping you move more evenly through the water and maintain control across both sides of your line.

Riding with a matched pair reduces imbalance between strokes, improves connection through the water, and allows the rider to hold flow more consistently through changing sections of the wave.

Dual-Hand Control and Balance

The compact, agile design of each EGO handboard, with its 22cm x 20cm planing surface, suits dual-hand use. With both hands engaged, control distributes more evenly, allowing smoother transitions, cleaner lines, and greater stability as conditions change.

To understand how dual-hand control influences lift, balance, and flow, explore The Invisible Cushion - Why Handboards Fail vs Physics First.

Cedar and Walnut - POD Wood Construction

Each EGO in the Duo set reflects POD's long-standing approach to material selection and construction. A solid walnut centre provides structural strength, while lighter cedar sections contribute responsiveness and controlled flex. Each handboard is produced through CAD design, precision CNC machining, laser engraving, and careful hand finishing.

Palm Support, Strap System, and Bottom Shape

• Ergonomic palm support: A convex deck supports the natural curvature of the hand, reducing strain. Both hands sit over their respective pivot points, allowing the boards to work with your movement.
• Purpose-built strap system: Custom 50 mm retainers secure wide 65 mm double-padded neoprene straps, distributing pressure evenly across both hands.
• Hydrodynamic bottom shape: Each board carries a deep 16 mm concave with an integrated keel fin, working with water flow to support lift, directional control, and cleaner movement across the wave.

Duo EGO 225mm Handboard Specifications (Per Handboard)

• Volume: 485 cm³ / 485 ml / 0.1281 US gallon
• Lifting Force: Up to 70 kg / 154 lb
• Size: 225 mm (9") x 200 mm x 41 mm
• Weight: 250-280 g (varies with timber grain)
• Deck: Convex with ergonomic palm support
• Bottom: Deep 16 mm concave with keel fin
• Strap System: 50 mm POD® retainers, 65 mm double-padded neoprene strap, adjustable webbing
• Wrist Leash: Adjustable, configurable for both hands
• Finish: Laser engraving, satin marine finish

Care and Longevity

• Strap adjustment: Set each strap snugly once. For regular use, slide your hands between the strap and palm support.
• Protective storage: Supplied with reusable packaging and a hemp drawstring cover.
• Avoid excess heat: Do not leave the boards in hot cars or direct sunlight.
• Inspect and maintain: Check for signs of wear and recoat with marine-grade satin when required.

A Legacy of Bodysurfing Design

Since the 1980s, POD founder and designer Shane Vassallo has shaped and refined handboards across cedar, walnut, and limited timber species. That design lineage is documented in Successful 30 Years.

Learn More

• How to Choose a Bodysurfing Handboard
• Bodysurfing With or Without a Handboard