{"product_id":"diy-build-your-own-body-surfing-hand-plane-pod-handboard","title":"DIY Build Your Own Body Surfing Hand Plane POD Handboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePOD® DIY Bodysurfing Handplane Kit - Build Your Own Cottonwood Hand Board\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe POD® DIY Handplane Kit lets you build your own cottonwood bodysurfing handplane and ride it in either orientation depending on wave type and hand position. Everything needed for assembly is included in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt does not create performance on its own. It works with your body position, trim, and movement in the water, helping you feel how changes in surface and orientation affect control and flow. This is a handplane for bodysurfers who want to understand their equipment and shape how it works through hands-on assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDIY Handboard Assembly Kit - Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne × 380 mm (15\") cottonwood handplane, undercoated (light sanding and additional clear or colour coats required)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo × stainless steel webbing strap retainers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour × stainless steel fixing screws\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne × 65 mm double-padded neoprene and webbing hand strap\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne × neoprene and webbing wrist strap with cord\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne × under-palm EVA deck grip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDual Orientation - Two Hand Positions, One Board\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspired by the POD® ambigram, the Hand Body Soul® handplane rides in either orientation, letting you adjust hand position to match wave shape and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is not about adjusting performance. It is about understanding how surface area and position influence control, hold, and movement through the wave.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLong Hand Position\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosition the longer planing section forward of the hand to increase surface contact and support cleaner entry and hold on fuller waves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShort Hand Position\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotate the board 180 degrees so the shorter section leads, allowing more control in steeper waves, barrels, and shore breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou make a choice when bodysurfing. It's in your hands\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eBodysurfing Naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlaning Surface and Hydrodynamics\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 380 mm (15\") shape increases effective surface area while remaining lightweight. The concave bottom works with water flow to support lift, directional control, and cleaner movement across the wave face.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompared with the classic plastic model of the same dimensions, the cottonwood construction achieves a similar surface area with reduced weight, allowing the board to respond more naturally to movement in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eConcave Bottom - Lift and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe concave underside works with water flow, supporting lift and maintaining hold while reducing downward slip and minimising splash toward the face.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eConvex Deck - Natural Hand Position\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hand Body Soul® convex deck supports a natural swimming hand position, improving comfort and allowing the board to work with your movement rather than against it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHand Body Soul® Handplane - Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCNC-machined and hand-finished cottonwood construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaser-cut registered trademarks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e380 mm (15\") handplane shape for balanced surface and control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive-ply structure with neutral buoyancy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e65 mm double-padded neoprene hand strap with EVA palm pad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrist leash with adjustable cord\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmbidextrous setup for left- or right-handed use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual orientation - rides in either direction depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFit and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjust the hand strap to a snug fit over your hand. For ongoing use, slide your hand between the strap and the EVA deck grip to maintain secure Velcro contact and extend service life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacement strap sets are available \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pod-handboard-straps-bodysurfing-handplane-replacement-set\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5826\/3091\/files\/POD-Ware-_Warning-Heat-Damages-Do-Not-Leave-In-The-Sun-or-a-Hot-Car.png?v=1782562297\" alt=\"Heat warning - do not leave wooden handboard in sun or hot car\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHand Body Soul® Wood Handboard Range\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hand Body Soul® wood handboards share the concave bottom, convex deck, and strap system found in this DIY kit, shaped from cedar and walnut in three sizes. Each is a distinct design in its own right - no keel fin, no signature POD shape - but the same commitment to natural materials, hands-on craft, and real surf performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ego-225mm-9inch-wood-pod-handboards-bodysurfing-handplanes\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEGO 225mm Wood Handboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - compact and agile, suits smaller hands and technical surf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woo-300mm-12inch-wood-pod-handboards-bodysurfing-handplane\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOO 300mm Wood Handboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - the all-rounder across a wide range of conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flo-375mm-15inch-wood-pod-handboards-bodysurfing-handplane\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLO 375mm Wood Handboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - maximum surface area for experienced riders in powerful surf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eA Legacy of Bodysurfing Design\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the 1980s, POD founder and designer Shane Vassallo has shaped and refined handboards - bodysurfing handplanes, hand planes, and handboards across cottonwood, cedar, walnut, and limited timber species. That design lineage spans over 35 years of hands-on experimentation in real surf conditions and is documented in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/our-story\/pod-bodysurfing-handboards-history-successful-30-years\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuccessful 30 Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the right handboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Explore sizing and design principles in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/understand-the-water\/how-to-choose-a-bodysurfing-handboard\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose a Bodysurfing Handboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique and use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/understand-the-water\/how-to-bodysurf-learn-to-use-a-pod-body-surfing-handboard\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Bodysurf with a Handboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for practical guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"POD®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450762162227,"sku":"DIYPHB","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5826\/3091\/files\/DIY-Kit-body-surfing-hand-plane-hand-and-wrist-staps-stainless-steel-strap-retainers-screws__74858.1771722069.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782965456","url":"https:\/\/www.podware.com.au\/products\/diy-build-your-own-body-surfing-hand-plane-pod-handboard","provider":"PODWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}