General Questions
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Are They Called Other Names Besides A Handboard
Handboards are called different things depending on the region of the world you live in. Here’s a quick list of the names around the world. From handboards to Handplanes, Handslides, Handlids and even handguns in my native South Africa. For further reading check out our Blog Handboards around the... -
All our boards have a unique experience however if you are used to only having a hand while bodysurfing you might want to start off with a smaller board. The Bula board collection is our recommendation Bula board → from there you can work your way up to the bigger size. For more info on how to pi...
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We highly recommend fins. While not only for safety, fins also give you more control and speed when on the wave and in the water. However, if you don't have them with you and the conditions are good, never miss out on an epic session. To find out more about the best fins for you check out our Cho...
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We occasionally do one-off boards that we only sell and feature on our Instagram account follow us on Instagram to not miss out. We also frequently work with talented local artists to use their art on some of our Handboards. They sell very quickly, so follow us to find out when the next designs a...
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All Slyde boards apart from the Grom board come with an embedded FCS insert that allows you to fit the Go pro hero mount. Go-pro have made it simple to install. All you need is the Go-pro Surf Hero set, Amazon link The set costs around $19 and includes other cool stuff to stick your go pro to, S...
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How Can I Be Part Of The Team?
To be a Slyde Ryder or Ambassador sign up here or read our community page team photographer Follow us on Instagram, # tag @slydehandboards Facebook and Twitter too, the more the merrier and show us what you got to share the stoke and remember we like to see Handboarding images, we are a Handboar... -
\ We have a comprehensive video and article tutorial section HERE.
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How Do I Keep Up With New Board Designs and Releases?
You can sign up for our Slyde Newsletter, subscribe to Slyde Chronicles, connect with us on our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter and -
Handboarding is easy as 1.2.3 check out our article how to bodysurf handboard → where we go through all the information you could ever need to learn how to handboard
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How Long Will My Slyde Board Last?
Our boards last a long time. If you take care of them, A really long time. they are made with the best possible materials and designed to last. Treat them with care and the will last years Check out our Care and materials section to read more -
How To Get Sponsored By Slyde Handboard
Sign up here This is easily the most asked question we get here at SLYDE and we love that there’s a slew of you out there amped to represent Slyde on land and in the water we are always talent scouting to see who’s shredding what and appreciate every**#slydehandboards** you throw up online. Howe... -
When you first get you may think the screw is at a 45-degree angle and is broken. Do not fear it is supposed to be like that. If that is a good enough answer for you, and you get it, then no need to read on further. If not then check out This video on how to insert the Go pro and you will underst...
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What Board Is Best For Beginners
The best board for a complete novice is the the slyde grom board → The best board, if you want to take the step up from complete novice, is The Slyde Wedge For more info on how to pick the board that's perfect for you check out, our Choose Your Board Section Choose Your Board Section → -
What Board Is Best For ShoreBreak
The best board for shore break is Bula Handboard for more info on how to pick the board that's perfect for you check out our Choose a Board → -
Fins sizes are equivalent to your regular shoe size follow the size chart HERE and you cant go wrong. To find out more about the best fins for you check out our Choosing the best Bodysurfing fins tutorial section.
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What Slyde Board Should I Get?
That all depends on you your experience and ability we have put together a sweet package that will run you through the boards we have and match you up with exactly the ride you need to get you pitted... go pick your stick Choosing a Slyde board → -
Everyone should bodysurf! The great thing about bodysurfing Handboarding / Handplaning is it is a great way to get into and learn surfing and the ocean. With Body surfing, you are able to learn the ability to judge the ocean, the waves, all the skills you need to be able to surf well. It is of ou...
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Sign up here Bodysurfing with a handboard or handplane is simply way more fun than bodysurfing without. The added use of a handboard or handplane, as they are commonly referred to, allows the bodysurfer to get more speed and lift out of the water. It is not uncommon to generate enough speed with ...
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Wooden handboards are by nature heavier, hence the reason full-length surfboards are constructed from either Polyurethane or Epoxy. Other than the weight the Epoxy and to a slightly lesser extent the Urethane boards have far more buoyancy than their wood counterparts. This is because the inner co...