FLO 375mm 15inch Wood POD Handboards - Bodysurfing Handplane

The Dominant FLO 375mm 15inch Cedar Walnut POD® Handboard – Engineered for Powerful Wave Riding

Discover the unmatched craftsmanship of our FLO 375mm (15-inch) solid Cedar and Walnut POD bodysurfing handplanes. Each FLO board is a testament to design and skill, meticulously shaped to harness the full force of the ocean. The name 'FLO' encapsulates the effortless speed, incredible lift, and dominant flow you'll experience as you ride the wave, pushing the limits of your body surfing.

Command the Wave: Unrivalled Planing for Speed and Stability 

The FLO 375mm (15-inch) POD Handboard is designed for bodysurfers who demand maximum lift, exceptional speed, and superior stability, especially in larger, more powerful surf. Its expansive 37.5cm x 21.8cm hydrodynamic planing surface area generates formidable lift (110 kg/242.5 lb lifting force), allowing for earlier wave entry, sustained speed down the line, and enhanced control in critical sections. This board is the ultimate choice for:

• Experienced Elite Bodysurfers: Seeking to maximise their performance in challenging or open-face conditions.

• Big Wave Confidence: Provides the stability and drive needed to confidently take on larger swells.

• Extended Rides and Flow: The increased planing surface translates to longer, more exhilarating rides with an effortless "flow" across the wave.

• Maximising Lift and Speed: Engineered to deliver the highest lift and propulsion within the POD wooden handboard range.

Signature Shape POD Wood Craftsmanship: 

Like all our wooden hand planes, the FLO embodies decades of passion and precision. It features a robust walnut centre, acting like a surfboard stringer for inherent strength, expertly laminated with lighter-weight cedar wings that function like performance wings. This combination not only ensures superior durability but also showcases the natural wood grain variations and contrasting colours, making each FLO hand surfer a truly one-of-a-kind piece of art. Crafted with CAD computer-aided design, precision CNC machining, laser engraving, and meticulously hand-finished and hand-assembled, the FLO is a testament to enduring quality.

Unmatched Comfort and Control Features: 

Every POD wooden handboard is designed for an intuitive connection with the wave.

• World-First Ergonomic Palm Support: Our innovative convex deck, with an ergonomic palm hold, perfectly cradles your hand, relieving arm muscle stress commonly associated with flat-deck hand planes. This design ensures your hand stays securely in its natural swimming posture, directly above the board's pivot point and keel fin.

• Superior Strap System: The custom-built 50mm/2-inch retainer insert plugs, unlike smaller surfboard plugs, securely anchor a robust 65mm/2.5-inch wide double-padded neoprene strap. This eliminates discomfort and skin irritation, ensuring a snug, reliable fit that allows you to focus purely on your ride.

• Signature Hydrodynamic Bottom: The deep 20 mm concave bottom, integrated with a keel fin, is explicitly engineered for rapid lift versus force. This dynamic design provides instant lifting force, speed, and precision control, assisting your wave-holding skills, preventing sideways sliding, and minimising water spray towards your face.

Here are the detailed specifications of the FLO 375mm/15inch Handplane:

• Volume: 953 cm3 or 953 ml/0.2517 US Liquid gallon

• Lifting Force: Up to 110 kg/242.508 lb

• Size: L 375 mm/15 inch x W 218 mm/8.25 inches x D 45 mm/1.61 inches

• Weight: 460 to 480 grams or 1.01413 to 1.05822 pounds (will vary due to grain density)

• Deck: Convex with Palm Hold and Support

• Bottom: Deep 20 mm Concave with Keel Fin

• Strap System: Hand strapped into natural swimming position above pivot point/keel fin, 50mm/2inch Custom POD Designed Hand Strap Retainer, 65mm/2.5inches Double Padded Neoprene, 50mm/2inch Adjustable Webbing Hand Strap.

• Adjustable Wrist Leash: Left-handed users can change the wrist cord to the left side.

• Finish: Laser Engravings, Satin Finish.

Longevity and Care for Your POD Wooden Handboard: 

To ensure your premium wooden handboard lasts for generations, follow the advice to properly care for your investment.

• Strap Advice: We highly recommend adjusting the hand strap snugly once. For subsequent sessions, simply slide your hand between the strap and the deck palm support. This practice ensures the Velcro remains attached and extends its lifespan for many years.

• Protective Case: Your investment is safeguarded by an environmentally friendly, reusable packaging foam case with a Hemp Drawstring Cover. This material boasts excellent impact resistance, moisture resistance, and waterproofing, making it a "never-recession material" for protecting your board.

• Do not leave the in the sun or in a car on hot summer days; excessive heat can damage.

A Legacy of Bodysurfing Innovation: 

POD founder and artisan Shane Vassallo has passionately hand-shaped each handboard from select-grade Australian or Canadian cedar and other rare wood species for over three decades. His journey and expertise are extensively documented in our blog post 'Successful 30 Years,' detailing the rich history and evolution of our handboards. Click here to read more.

Explore More and Enhance Your Ride:

• Choosing Your Ideal Handboard: What is the correct size bodysurfing handboard that will best suit the individual? Click here to discover more at 'Human Hydrofoil'.

• Master Your Technique: Click here; POD Handboard Tips are available at 'How to Bodysurf with a Handboard'.

• Body Surfing Freestyle or Assisted?: Click here to read more about 'Mastering the Waves Without or With a Handboard - Techniques and Skills'.