Constantine Bay Surf Store Surf Shop Bodyboards

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Constantine Bay Surf Store
CONSTANTINE BAYPADSTOWCORNWALL PL28 8JJUNITED KINGDOM
Tel & Fax: +44 (0)1841 520250 Email: des@constantinesurf.com

"....one of the best shops in the county", Wavelength surf mag November 2006

'Boogieboards', 'bodyboards', call them what you like but when Tom Morey went into his garage three decades ago and came out with a handshaped three foot six inch foam surfboard, he was looking to develop a fun board, easy to transport to the beach and which could ride waves that regular 'stand up' surfboards couldn't fit. Little could he have suspected what an impact this simple form of a surfboard would have on wave riders around the world. And even less can he have suspected the globally scaled industry which has sprung up to cater for the seemingly ever increasing numbers of enthusiasts.

We have a selection of both new and used boards ranging from basic to advanced level.
Our boards range from £9.95 Polystyrene play-boards through to £200 specialist boards with all levels of ability catered for.

And these are just some of our current offers;

Manta Legend 40" 'E'series range. Dual tec core, hard slick, P-Flex deck.
£20 off! NOW ONLY £59.95
Also available in 42"

Manta Stealth 40"
'M' series range. Dual Tec PP core, HDPP Slick, M-LON deck.
£20 off! NOW ONLY £64.95

Manta Five 07 42"
Uiflex range. Dual Tec PP core, Uniflex stringer, XPS2 slick, Tekcell deck.
£30 off! NOW ONLY £119.95

Manta Lester Pro 42" Bat Tail Bodyboard. Red
Andrew Lesters’ Signature model Bodyboard
Stringer & Carbon Mesh locked in Polypro Core
Swallow Tail with Channels
Also crescent tail models.
£50 off! NOW ONLY £149.95

Delta Force
Polypro slick bottom, soft and flexible copmposite core, crescent tail, leash included. Great for youngsters!
Only 39" left.
Only £20!

Alder Assassin
Available in ", 40", 41" . Crescent Tail.
PE Core with HDPE Slick. Ideal for weekenders or more regular riders.
£15 off! NOW ONLY £55!

Constantine Bodyboard Bag
Strong and durable, enough room for a couple of boards and all your other bits and bobs.
£19.95

Please add £7.50 per board for postage. Orders over £100 post free.
Email for info and ordering.

Here are a few tips to help you find that perfect new board.

Work out how much you are looking to spend.
Decide what you want the board to do.
Dimensions that reflect your height, weight and riding style should be considered. Bigger boards suit bigger people and smaller boards are for smaller people. Little guys can ride bigger boards but generally bigger people struggle on little boards.The board's nose should ideally be approximately the same height as your belly button, give or take an inch or two either way. It should also fit comfortably under your arm when you carry it.
Generally flatter boards with minimal rocker (curve through the board from nose to tail) are better for this country's slower beachbreak waves. A bit more rocker is recommended for more powerful, tubing waves.
A board with rails (the edges of the board) that are parallel or straight will tend to be faster but less manoeuvrable than one with a central wide point and therefore rounder outline. If you're keen on riding dropknee look for a board that's a bit longer and has a narrower nose.
Rail designs fall broadly into two categories, the 60/40 rail or the 50/50. These ratios describe the angle of the rail and the rail chine. The 60/40 option displaces more water when in trim position and therefore offers more control yet is slightly slower. 50/50 rails offer less control and more speed.
Tail options currently available are crescent shaped, square tails or bat tails. Crescent tails offer the most comfort and the best holding power or bite when trimming. Square tails are faster as they offer more volume to the board and therefore less drag. The bat tail offers increased manoeuvrability due to the loose tail design but should ideally incorporate channels to compensate for the loss of holding power in critical situations.
Whether or not to select a board with channels should be given some thought. They give that extra bite in steep barrelling sections but they can slow you down and create drag. Beware of deep channels, go for shallow blended affairs if your go for them at all.

Fins
If you're going to take bodyboarding seriously then a decent pair of good fitting fins will be essential. These days the price range begins at £20 and goes all the way up to £55. The more you pay the better the fins will be and as long as you rinse them out in fresh water after use the longer they will last. Try to pick a fin that is stiff in the blade and soft, comfortable and well fitting in the foot pocket. If you wear neoprene fin socks then take them along to the shop with you and try them with the fin. In the summer it's great to shed as much neoprene as possible so try and go for a pair of fins that will fit comfortably without your socks.

This unique design is universally recognized by bodyboarders and body surfers as the optimum design for power and acceleration.Sizes:
M 7 - 8.5 US
ML 9 - 10.5 US
L 11 - 12.5 US
XL 13 - 14.5 US
£44.95

We only stock boards that are proven in performance, proven in durability and are available at an affordable price.

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