The FLO 375mm 15inch Cedar Walnut POD® Handboard - Built for Powerful Wave Riding
The FLO 375mm (15-inch) POD® handboard is the largest model in the wooden handboard range, designed for bodysurfers who ride stronger, more demanding conditions.
When wave energy increases, control becomes the difference. The FLO is built to work with your position, trim, and timing, helping you hold speed, stay stable under pressure, and maintain your line through powerful sections.
Crafted from solid Cedar and Walnut, each board is shaped for riders who want maximum surface area, dependable hold, and a composed, predictable feel when conditions demand commitment.
Maximum Planing Surface - Stability and Hold Under Load
The FLO 375mm handboard provides the largest planing surface in the POD range, offering increased stability and earlier engagement when entering more powerful waves.
Rather than forcing performance, the additional surface area supports cleaner entry, improved balance, and sustained hold as pressure builds. This allows the rider to stay composed and maintain control across open faces and critical sections.
Its scale makes it best suited to bodysurfers who are already comfortable positioning themselves in stronger conditions and want a board that supports that level of commitment.
- Experienced and advanced bodysurfers riding larger or more powerful waves.
- Increased stability when wave energy builds
- Consistent hold through open faces and critical sections
- Maximum surface area for control under load
Signature POD Wood Craftsmanship
Like all POD wooden handboards, the FLO reflects decades of refinement in both material selection and structural design. A solid walnut centre acts as a structural stringer, delivering strength and resistance to torsional load, while lighter cedar wings contribute controlled flex and responsiveness.
This combination allows the board to remain stable under pressure while still adjusting cleanly as conditions change.
Each handboard is produced through CAD design, precision CNC machining, laser engraving, and careful hand finishing. Natural variations in grain and colour ensure every board is unique.
Comfort, Control, and Hydrodynamic Design
Every POD wooden handboard is shaped to work with a natural swimming position while managing load efficiently through the water.
- Ergonomic Palm Support: A convex deck supports the natural curvature of the hand, reducing fatigue and maintaining a relaxed swimming position. The hand sits directly above the pivot point and keel fin, allowing the board to work with your movement rather than against it.
- Purpose-Built Strap System: Custom 50 mm retainers secure a wide 65 mm double-padded neoprene strap. This distributes pressure evenly across the hand, improving comfort and maintaining a secure, stable connection during higher load situations.
- Hydrodynamic Bottom Shape: A deep 20 mm concave with an integrated keel fin is designed to work with water flow to support lift, directional control, and cleaner movement across the wave. This helps you stay higher in the water and maintain speed once engaged, without forcing performance.
FLO 375mm Handboard Specifications
- Volume: 953 cm³ / 953 ml / 0.2517 US gallon
- Lifting Force: Up to 110 kg / 242 lb
- Size: 375 mm (15") × 218 mm (8.25") × 45 mm (1.77")
- Weight: 460-480 g (varies with timber grain density)
- Deck: Convex with ergonomic palm support
- Bottom: Deep 20 mm concave with keel fin
- Strap System: Natural swimming hand position above pivot point, custom POD 50 mm retainer, 65 mm double-padded neoprene strap, adjustable webbing
- Wrist Leash: Adjustable, reversible for left-handed use
- Finish: Laser engraving, satin protective coating
Longevity and Care
Proper care ensures your wooden handboard continues to perform and age naturally.
- Strap Adjustment: Set the strap snugly once. For regular use, slide your hand between the strap and palm support to preserve Velcro longevity.
- Protective Storage: Supplied with reusable packaging foam and hemp drawstring cover for impact and moisture protection.
- Avoid Excess Heat: Do not leave the board in hot cars or direct sunlight, as heat can affect timber and finishes.
- Inspect and Maintain: Check for signs of wear and recoat with marine-grade satin when required.
Your Partnership with the Board
The FLO is built for moments when the wave has more energy and less margin for error. It responds to your position, your timing, and how you engage with the water.
In return, your POD® original will support control, stability, and consistent flow through more demanding conditions.
A Legacy of Bodysurfing Design
This design lineage is documented in our long-form article, "Successful 30 Years," which traces the development of POD handboards through decades of hands-on experimentation. Read more.
Learn More
- Choosing the Right Handboard: Human Hydrofoil
- Technique and Use: How to Bodysurf with a Handboard
- Freestyle or Assisted Riding: Bodysurfing with or without a Handboard
10 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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Flo Handplane
The Flo is a beautiful, well-shaped hardboard. It feels solid and a bit heavier than my other boards, but that actually works in its favor out on the water. The shape gives it great lift, and the mini keel helps it track nicely. I've been using it here in Thailand—first session was at Klong Dao Beach on Koh Lanta. For a board this size, it gave me early lift and turned short rides into longer ones, with enough speed to get through the flatter sections of the wave. The Flo definitely earned a spot in my carry-on.
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I highly recommend their product and service
I bought thus as birthday present for my partner and he absolutely loves it! We had a small delivery hiccup, but Shane was super quick to sort it out. We'll definitely be buying from them again.
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FLO 375mm
After reading up on why this handplane is crafted the way it is i pulled the pin and bought one. Couldn't be happier, noticed the difference on my first wave compared to my flat surfaced one. The shape just creates so much lift that you really get out of the water and have almost zero splash back in your face when surfing. Was exactly what I was looking for to get more out of my body surfing!
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Heartfelt Thanks
Heartfelt thanks to you Shane . Full credit and congratulations to what you have created with POD Shane, your boards are beyond magnificent and provide such love and joy to so many. You are the master of your craft with your giving heart and soul resonating in every individual piece .
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wonderful piece of art
It’s Wills here from Phuket Thailand, sat in pride of place on the wall for 5 months waiting for some surf only to be locked down right up until now, well yesterday when the beaches finally opened again. Wow! I mean Shane Wow. What a wonderful piece of art you have created. We had a couple of whopper Monsoons hit are area and a magic swell appeared just as Beaches reopened, like it was a call from the Buddha Haha. Many Russians here all fascinated with you Pod Handboards but I won’t sell it to them unless they pay enough for me to replace it including DHL from Sydney haha. My next challenge is to find some bigger rolling waves but again armed with 3 designs of your marvellous handboards I’m sure enjoy even more. Thank again Shane for all your marvellous work
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Flo handboard flows
Do yourself a favour and grab one of these boards! Not only do they look awesome, they perform as well. Handles all conditions well, but the bigger the swell gets the better the Flo handles. Holds a line easily. It’s a bit heavier than the glass handboards I’m used to, but definitely doesn’t hinder paddling into a wave. Huge thumbs up to Shane for his service. When my board arrived there was a slight crack in the timber, I contacted Shane just in case it became an issue at a later date. Shane got in touch straight away and offered to swap the board over. Couldn’t ask for better than that.
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For bigger waves this is incredible
I've been using Shane's pods for 24 years now, i honestly thought that the original Pod was the best design but this is another level. The Flo board allows me to catch the kind of waves that make my heart skip a beat, those big rolling sets that were always a little dicey are now thrilling with the speed and power the Flo provides... Highly recommended for bigger surf, i've had it for 2 months now. If your more of a small wave rider the Woo board i got my Dad is awesome, the Flo is better for bigger waves but i'm jealous of his when it's only 1-2 foot.
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Pod Flo Handplane
First thing you notice is how easy it is to swim with this 15” plane. First thing you don’t notice - as it’s so comfortable - is the padded, adjustable hand strap. On the wave, you get massive lift, and speed, but also control. Trying out the Pod is like the first time you ride a proper motorcycle. On a lot of surf craft there’s usually some sort of compromise in how it functions: on weight, speed, hold, whatever. Thumbs up for the Pod though, it’s spot on.
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Great start to the week... my pod arrived.
As part of my birthday present, the pets of my household (two cats and one hyper dog) ordered me this work of art. And now it's finally here. So excited...I can small the cedar, and I can't wait to launch her. A few thoughts so far. Wow, the attention to detail is fantastic. Three pieces of timber, cedar and walnut, laminated together and then shaped to have a concave hull, lift and then an amazing keel. The deck is raised to provide a comfortable pad for your palm. Wood quality is fantastic. Hand strap is strong, you could lift a car with it, but nicely padded for comfort. It came with a protective hemp bag (again well made) for storing and transport. Even the packaging for this was well made!! I choose a darker cedar as it reminds me of my 70's childhood. So thankful to Shane for offering me a choice, and his thoughts on size board for me. I have been using the original and love it, so I know this work of art is going to perform.
