WOO 300mm 12inch Wood POD Handboards - Bodysurfing Handplane

The Versatile WOO 300mm 12inch Cedar Walnut POD® Handboard – Built for Dynamic Wave Riding

Indulge in the unparalleled craftsmanship of our 300mm/12-inch solid Cedar and Walnut POD bodysurfing handboards. Each WOO board is a testament to our unique artistry, blending exquisite natural materials with performance-driven design. The 'WOO' encapsulates the feeling of exhilaration and confidence this perfectly balanced hand plane provides, ensuring every ride is a 'WooHoo!' moment.

The Sweet Spot: Unrivalled Versatility for Every Wave 

The WOO 300mm (12-inch) POD Handboard hits the sweet spot for bodysurfers seeking a versatile, all-around performer. Its generous yet manageable 300mm x 210mm hydrodynamic planing surface delivers the ideal blend of lift, speed, and control without compromising on natural swimming freedom. This site is meticulously designed to provide consistent performance across a wide range of surf conditions, making it an excellent choice for any wave condition.

• Intermediate to advanced bodysurfers require a board that accommodates a range of wave sizes and conditions.

• All-Round Performance: Excelling in both smaller, playful waves and more powerful, open-face conditions.

• Effortless Wave Catching: The WOO handboard's optimal buoyancy and planing surface provide a significant lifting force (90 kg/198 lb), making it easier to catch waves. 

This feature is particularly beneficial for intermediate to advanced bodysurfers who need a board that can handle a range of wave sizes and conditions.

The Signature Shape and Configuration POD Wood Craftsmanship:

Like all our wooden handboards, the WOO 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 WOO handplane 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 WOO is a testament to enduring quality.

Experience unparalleled comfort and control with our handboard's innovative features. 

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

• First Ergonomic Palm Support: Our innovative convex deck with an ergonomic palm hold perfectly cradles your hand, relieving arm muscle stress, unlike 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 18 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.

WOO 300mm/12inch Specifications:

• Volume: 705 cm3 or 705 ml/0.186241 US Liquid gallon

• Lifting Force: Up to 90 kg/198.416 lb

• Size: L 300 mm/12 inch x W 210 mm/8.25 inches x D 43 mm/1.69 inches

• Weight: 380 to 410 grams or 0.837757 to 0.903895 pounds (will vary due to grain density)

• Deck: Convex with Palm Hold and Support

• Bottom: Deep 18 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.

Care and Longevity for Your POD Wooden Handboard: 

To ensure your premium wooden handboard lasts for generations:

• 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.

A Legacy of Bodysurfing Innovation: 

For over three decades, POD founder and artisan Shane Vassallo has been passionately hand-shaping each handboard from select-grade Australian or Canadian cedar, as well as other rare wood species. 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 take the time 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? Discover more at 'Human Hydrofoil'.

• Master Your Technique: Is available at 'Bodysurfing the Waves Without or With a Handboard.'