What are Bodyboards Made From?

[@josephmazzone4131]

Hello, From the US! Thank you for you detailed information! This helped so much !!

[@iaincampbell_]

Glad to hear it Joseph! Enjoy the ocean and keep bodyboarding.

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Thanks again for a great video Iain am looking at getting a new board so found it very helpful. Am really enjoying your videos keeps me stoked when their are no waves.

[@iaincampbell_]

Thanks so much again Nigel... always appreciate it.

[@xderiwx]

I wonder if the ISS system will ever evolve to being used in DK specific boards? Might be cool to try out different flex combos on the front/back foot sides. Probably pretty expensive though. Hey Iain, Just curious, how do you feel about slick creases? And what's your opinion on them affecting or not affecting a boards performance in this modern day with different materials to aid in durability, like the Infinity system, mesh, skintec, tension tech etc?

[@iaincampbell_]

Hmmm. Don’t know man. These things are ever evolving. Could be getting better and better for bodyboarding.

[@stellanmcgowan515]

Great video, it had lots of good info for beginners like me.

[@iaincampbell_]

Stoked to hear you liked it. Thanks for the feed back. 🤙🏼

[@ghotio1927]

shame they're all plastic foam based are there any 'greener' options apart from the cork alternative ?

[@adamclennar6492]

Pride and HB bodyboards both make a cork board that is meant to be more sustainable for the environment

[@iaincampbell_]

If there was another way we would be using it but unfortunately there isn’t that we have found...

[@stefanbachrodt7072]

This is some seriously solid info bru! 👌 It's been a decade since I've splashed but I'm hell bent on getting back into the water! Still got my old "Reopiper" soft top (that thing is probably still water logged) 😅 But ja, the IBC hosted event and recent Walkerbay PRO at Onrus beach have gotten me beyond psyched!! Any idea where I can find myself some cores here in SA? Super keen on just building my own!! Just can't afford the kit right now hey, fins alone are going to be a mission but I'm sure someone has a spare pair, need to speak to the lads! I can't find much on high density expanded PE suppliers, all just soft foam nonsense for padding, or maybe I'm not looking hard enough? Either way your input would be highly appreciated 🙏✌️

[@stefanbachrodt7072]

Okaaay, finally found some manufacturers / suppliers! Namely Surfblanks, iFoam, Vitatex, Foamsolutions and Sondor but none of them apart from Foamsolutions are providing any prices and I don't think even their hardest foam is stiff enough. Figured FINE, DIY harder! What about foam in a can!? Found some on special, R100 for 750ml which should produce 40L odd of PU "waterproof" foam, 2 of those dumped into a rectangular mold big enough for a 42" board should do the trick!! Question is, how stiff is this stuff and how "waterproof" is it really... But if this works, I'm onto something ekse! 😁

[@iaincampbell_]

No idea on cores in SA. I know they were hard to find and I don’t think it’s made in SA anymore.

[@ElectronicElephants]

Hey Iain, how much rigidity does the Infinity Flex System add to the board versus without? Interested in purchasing an NRG model with the Infinity Flex and was curious how much stiffer the board would be compared to the NRG core and stringer alone?

[@iaincampbell_]

It definitely gives it a little more rigidity but it is more for helping the board to recoil back to it’s original place. I like it because it gives the board good pop and allows for some pretty big moves.

[@heathwalker1997]

I ride found bodyboards but my last one snapped at a reef in bantry bay called sewers, what other board would you recommend or should i stick with found?

[@EffectedEarth]

I mean he's going to recommend Sniper, but 662 is having a sale right now go find some boards on their.

[@heathwalker1997]

@@EffectedEarth thanks bro, i appreciate it

[@iaincampbell_]

Exactly what Chris said. Sniper should be in the 662 Shop so you can go check them out there soon!

[@heathwalker1997]

@@iaincampbell_ Thanks soo much bru!!!! keep shredding

[@OPJelliott]

Hey iain, what do you think is the best core for cold US east coast waters. I currently use a PP core and I’m thinking of getting a new board.

[@iaincampbell_]

NRG is a pretty good core for cold water. I don’t find it to have the same issues properties as the PP in its recoil and pop but still acts good in colder water.

[@mjaynz]

Iain do you ever use a PE/NRG core in cold water ? Or PP year round?

[@iaincampbell_]

No I don’t. I really don’t like how the NRG reacts. So I just stay on PP boards.

[@luisjorge6821]

what stringer do you use normally at south africa? mid or stiff? i like stiffer boards and i surf at portugal

[@iaincampbell_]

I use the entire range of stringers in my board depending on the age and flex my board is. I have been using the stuff stringer in Portugal in my old board but will vary between soft and mid in a new board. All depending.

[@davemacleod9623]

gd one !

[@nivenniven9108]

Pls am new to bodyboard is Atunas is fine to start pls hii from Mauritius island

[@iaincampbell_]

Hi 👋🏼

[@nivenniven9108]

@@iaincampbell_ alo is it a good board Atunas body board ?

[@gregcolbourne8808]

So we’re can we purchase these boards?

[@iaincampbell_]

All online at the link: sniperbodyboards.com/collections/iain-pro-series

[@t3rrestrial-roblox41]

I just want to know which one is best for beaches

[@iaincampbell_]

I am not too sure what you’re asking... all boards are good for beaches 😉

[@t3rrestrial-roblox41]

Iain Campbell I mean like which one do you recommend me?

[@xavierbrand9084]

@@t3rrestrial-roblox41 The one that looks the coolest. If your not surfing shippstern bluff or just waves that break really hard, I think its safe to say your better off buying a board that you think looks cool rather than spending lots of money on a board that's boring. If your looking for a specific board, you might want to check out the reef boards reefshop.co.za/collections/bodyboards you cant go wrong with a reef, whether your a beginner or a pro !!

[@maxshewitz8333]

NRG= not really good. Cool vid!

[@carcentral3609]

Are you sponsored just curious?

[@iaincampbell_]

Yes I am...

[@carcentral3609]

Are you sponsored?

[@iaincampbell_]

Yes sir! sniperbodyboards.com/collections/iain-pro-series

[@taigasugitaya5144]

Which is better for Hawaii? Polypro or polyethylene?

[@iaincampbell_]

Polypro as the water is very warm.

[@taigasugitaya5144]

Iain Campbell will a polyethylene and a single stringer combo work too for Hawaiian waters?

[@Jdalio5]

I want to shape a 54 " fiberglass board with a rubber inlay on top and g-10 fins on the bottom. Almost a hybrid that i can stand up on. Does this sound crazy?

[@iaincampbell_]

Sounds like you’re looking for a soft top surfboard… not that crazy 🤣🤣

[@damianloder6080]

Why aren’t body boards made from fibreglass like surf boards?

[@iaincampbell_]

Would be a bit too hard landing on your stomach…

[@person-ob1bw]

What type of surlyn is used? (there are like 1000 versions of surlyn from dupont)

[@iaincampbell_]

I’ve got no idea at all… didn’t know there were so many. This is all the information I can find on the type: Surlyn™ slick exhibits rubber-like properties and superior projection. It is designed so as that it has minimal impact on the flex properties of the core.

[@person-ob1bw]

I will find out soon if people on reddit reply as fast as you do! Thanks.

[@Brownsowww]

Great vid bro. Very professional and well presented. Keep them coming.

[@iaincampbell_]

Thanks bru. Will do.

[@brettdooley2246]

Hey bru, awesome vid mate! Have you tried any quad channel boards, if so what are your thoughts? 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@iaincampbell_]

Not yet but I will be trying one out pretty soon… excited to see how it feels.

[@brettdooley2246]

@@iaincampbell_ I have a VS Dave Winchester Quad PP, very fast down the line and great amount of lift.. gets abit sticky doing spins but the quads give a really good feeling! Hey do Sniper sell boards in Australia bro?

[@Josh-Kai2626]

Thanks for the sick vid bru. Would you recommend the NRG cores or PE cores for cold waters like Ireland?

[@iaincampbell_]

Personally I would go with the NRG cores unless you're on a budget. The longevity you get from the PP is that much better! Keeps its core so much more and the foam has better memory...

[@Josh-Kai2626]

@@iaincampbell_ thanks for that man. Appreciate the response.

[@iaincampbell_]

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[@Manudefillo]

Please do the 360 and rollo tutorial, we are waiting for it.

[@jakewhitehouse5204]

Hi Ian, could you share some advice on core variations like Quad Core, PSF3 etc? I'm considering an NRG core board with PSF3 but I'm not sure how much it will affect flex

[@iaincampbell_]

I have never used any of those cores so your guess is as good as mine on that topic. Unfortunately I can only comment on the Sniper range...

[@rustyisemonger]

Hi Iain, does the infinity Flex system still have the infinity Flex system aswell as a normal straight stringer ??

[@iaincampbell_]

Yes it has both. The infinity flex ♾ doesn’t have enough of a rigidity to hold the flex of the board completely. So all those boards come with a stronger.

[@32srt32]

have you heard of EPP foam extruded polypropelene? scott burke bodyboard from costco is made from it.

[@iaincampbell_]

All boards that are PP are made from extruded polypropylene…

[@EmmaDaisy]

Hi Iain, at what temperature would you say cold water turns to warm? Pretty sure I should just stick to Pp being on aus east coast?

[@iaincampbell_]

Hi Emma. I would say anything above 18 Celsius is considered pretty warm. That’s how I feel, might be a bit different for some but that makes sense to me.

[@danieltrembath6694]

Brilliant informative video. So helpful. Keep them coming bro!🔥🤙

[@iaincampbell_]

Thanks Daniel 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@ryanpape9815]

Enjoy the information shared bro.

[@iaincampbell_]

Stoked to hear it bru. 🤙🏼👌🏼

[@kalaikealohi4361]

Polypro isnt waterproof. Maybe beaded poly pro is

[@iaincampbell_]

The ones that are in my board are 100% waterproof.

[@chriscummings3607]

What about the actual slick, which do you recommend?

[@iaincampbell_]

HDPE is on the PE core. Often a lot softer and allows the board to be more flexible. The Surlyn slick is a lot harder on the NRG and PP core which holds rigidity and makes them stiffer all round.

[@chriscummings3607]

Thanks man!! Great video very informative!!! Keep them coming!!🤙🤙

[@mohammedsaissi1381]

What's better for cold water? Pp or nrg

[@iaincampbell_]

I prefer the Pp but the NRG cores are still very good. Just depends on your preference but I just think the PP is a bit stronger.

[@mohammedsaissi1381]

@@iaincampbell_thanks champ

[@jakew8368]

Hi

[@iaincampbell_]

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[@samlichtenstein2754]

I'm from Oregon and I want to know if I were to ride the cold waves in the Oregon coast and in the warm waters in Southern California and Hawaii, Should I use the Polypropylene bodyboards for the three places? What do you recommend?

[@iaincampbell_]

Maybe look at getting a PP ISS board. You will maybe have to purchase another stringer or 2 but it will be cheaper than 2 boards. There are a few options on that market. That way you can use a stiffer stringer for the warmer places and a flexible stringer for the other places.