HOW TO BODYBOARD: 11 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

Everything YOU need to know to ride your first wave on a bodyboard. This guide is for total beginners that just want to have some boogie boarding fun at the beach. Body boarding is easy and fun once you know the fundamentals and what mistakes to avoid.
✅ You might enjoy watching my full video on Crystal Cove State Beach: • Crystal Cove State Par...
💡 Yellow Productions on Social Media:
FACEBOOK: / yellowproductionstravel
INSTAGRAM: / yellowwproductions
TWITTER: / chrisraney
OCGirl @ INSTAGRAM: / ocgirl.notebook
🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [e-mail]
✔️ Explore more of my content on my 2nd channel, the Office Survival Guide: / @officesurvivalguide
😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise:
shop.yellow-productions.com/
📢 Check out my blog:
yelloww.net
🚀 My travel video gear:
Sony FDR-AX53 4K Handycam: amzn.to/2hYePVc
Sony ECMW1M Wireless Microphone: amzn.to/2gQKDGG
Pacsafe LS250 Anti-theft Shoulder Bag: amzn.to/2h0YCNt
🚀 My walking tour gear:
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: amzn.to/3eOd1uM
Rode Video Mic NTG USB Microphone: amzn.to/38NROxg
BlueParrott B450-XT Bluetooth Headset Microphone: amzn.to/3bV32ly
Audio Technica BPHS2S XLR Headset: amzn.to/2Qh89UN
Zoom H6 XLR Audio Recorder: amzn.to/3bU2fBl
DJI OM 4 Gimbal: amzn.to/3cCCQLC
🚀 My live stream and studio gear:
Sony A7SIII Camera: amzn.to/3rYY5NS​
Sony ECM-B1M Microphone: amzn.to/3tx3cFl
Audio Technica BPHS2S XLR Headset: amzn.to/2Qh89UN

[@YellowProductions]

✅ You might enjoy watching my full video on Crystal Cove State Beach: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGfGepmQmq1nd6s

[@boogieheads]

could you please change the title to “boogie boarding” because this is different than “bodyboarding”

[@markstrickland6760]

They go to the wedge. Are you a very first time? And if you live through it, you know you're a man. In august or september

[@markstrickland6760]

😂 This guy is push a fucking body boy get the hell out of here😊

[@markstrickland6760]

Make body boarding safe by pusified idiot

[@markstrickland6760]

There ain't no pussies in those big waves😊

[@heatherangellight8558]

So cool you’re a body boarder. I’m from Hawaii and you’re too young to remember wooden paipo boards were what we used before boogie boards were developed. We made our own out of plywood and resin back in the day. A friend of mine’s husband long ago made the first boogie board prototype and we all thought he was nuts. He sold his design to some company back then (Man I’m dating myself haha). We love watching you!!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Heather! Yes. Wood boards were definitely before my time ;). My first board was a Red Morey Boogie board

[@AdrianodePaula2]

2:32 thanks for mentioned us in your video Chris ! Was nice to meet you and like always, your content is pretty good . from your Brazilian fans! 🎉👏👏👏 🇧🇷 🇺🇸

[@YellowProductions]

It was great to meet you and your family Adriano! And I think you are in the background of video around 1:29 too 😉

[@p.nguyen4010]

I would like to add: Don't under estimate the power of the ocean. Even waves that look small can knock you around if you aren't ready. Stay safe out in the water!

[@YellowProductions]

Good point P

[@Fastbikkel]

That cannot be emphasized enough. The sea gives, but the sea takes as well.

[@happycamper4ever873]

Thanks Chris! I love that you strayed from your typical content to bring us this great body boarding video! ❤️ Perfect timing for me!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Happy Camper!

[@apove1814]

I’m on vaca on pacific beach in San Diego, and having listened to his tour vids before and upon arrival on where to go, there are free body boards where I’m staying. So relates to typical visitor content to me!!

[@apove1814]

@@YellowProductionsit’s on point and topic - I’m here in pacific beach right now after listening to your vids before leaving for LA and now San Diego . Free body boards at condo we rented. Thankful for this info as a tourist to use these ! (Skimboard here too! 😂). Thank you!!!❤

[@jaypark7656]

I have watched so many clips for bodyboarding. And this is the Best clip for a beginner.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Thanks Jay!

[@sweeney0558]

Thanks for the tips

[@scottman895]

These are great tips to know! I remember seeing a lot of people bodyboarding when I was in San Diego last month.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Scott! You'll have to do some bodyboarding on your next trip out 😉

[@electratenella9036]

Great tips!

[@Seoulsearch616]

It's awesome to see you sharing various aspects of your life outside of travel! Bodyboarding isn't for me but this was a super fun video to watch. 🥳👍

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks K!

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Chris. Great info. Here I see some beginners go to where there is no lifeguard on duty. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks James!

[@douglasmiller1212]

Fun and helpful starter video. Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Doug!

[@emberspeedruns430]

Thank you chris! You helped me so much I’ve made many mistakes in bodyboarding i have been looking many videos like this!

[@YellowProductions]

Happy to help!

[@crystalschultz8333]

Great tips ! Trying these today 😊 Thank you.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Crystal!

[@Jeannified]

Great tips!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jeannified!

[@NothingMaster]

You never cease to surprise me, Chris! You, Chris, the bodyboarder? I had no idea. You are a man of many talents. More power to you, my friend. 👍🏻👏🏻 P.S. Watch out for the Great Whites 🦈 😀

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Alex! Yup! I love the beach ;)

[@kiransharma7848]

Oh! Chris! You seem to be having so much fun! I've never tried this. Thanks for inspiring. 🖖❤👍

[@YellowProductions]

It's a ton of fun for sure Kiran!

[@ryanguzek361]

Fantastic content

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ryan!

[@hotelproductionstv]

Thank You Chris! I am going to Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺 for surfing 🏄‍♂️ in December!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome HotelProductionsTV!

[@ogjk]

Thanks for these tips can't wait to try this next week at the beach in Baculod Philippines.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Jake!

[@michelepfaff5363]

Thank you!!!! This was great!!

[@YellowProductions]

You're so welcome!

[@FloridaFlipFlops]

Like 53 👍 Hello from Naples, Florida. Thank you for sharing this good information.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Florida Flip Flops!

[@cailarchitectatopks]

I will go to San Diego in December for my year end pto vacation. Will check out the beaches for sure.

[@YellowProductions]

The beaches in San Diego are great!

[@crzbuzz]

That last tip 😂 first time body boarding and had my knees scraped raw 😂so glad I found your video ✌🏻🇵🇭

[@YellowProductions]

Oof! Hopefully that doesn't happen to you again! Yeah. Definitely keep your knees up until your board stops on the sand

[@Mehrdadmaktabi]

Thank you

[@gatesurfer]

You can use a small board. Just use it as a hand board, extend it way out in front of you. In Waikiki, McDonalds doesn’t have trays, because people were always stealing them to ride waves.

[@YellowProductions]

Hah. Creative folks in Waikiki! 😀

[@jtmotolife7970]

I learned the hard way growing up. Only way I was taught was to ride it like a surfer and the first few trips was just tumbling over before learning how to control that. Thanks for the video to help teach my boy on his first trip!

[@valerianthemackiii5896]

🤩👍 TY Chris for expert advice! ⭐*⭐*⭐*⭐*⭐

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Valerian!

[@yvonnereza4824]

Thank you! Valuable info! We’re going to O’side next week for a few days and we’re actually going to try B. Boarding. Hope we look as good as you out in the ocean 🌊 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Nice! Oceanside is a great spot for casual body boarding. Nice sandy bottom and flat

[@JHJHJHJHJH]

Thank you.

[@YellowProductions]

You're welcome!

[@Accumulator1]

The get to waist deep or less water I swim out to the second or third sand bar depending on tide and wave height.

[@philvie]

Used to bodyboard at Silver Strand and Mission Beach back in the day, good times

[@YellowProductions]

Mission Beach is my favorite spot in San Diego 😉

[@melissahoff773]

What's the overall leg position? Knees together and ankles together AND legs parallel to the surface of the water? As opposed to bent at the hip and kind of dragging in the water?

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah. I'd say toes/feet slightly dragging the surface of the water. But yeah. Generally keeping your upper legs out of the water

[@jliotti]

what beaches do you recommend in Santa Cruz?

[@Twinsen764]

I need waves 2x that size. Which beach would be the best?

[@YellowProductions]

Huntington Beach

[@thomassciurba5323]

I laughed at #11. A good rule of thumb for board size is 2 or 3” above your belly button. After a day or so of jumping into the white water of a wave that has already broken you will probably be bored. Where you really want to be without fins is in the sweet spot where the waves are cresting but not yet breaking but you can still stand. So you will probably need to master “duck diving” to get out there (look for videos). And I have two tips for catching waves. First don’t be scared to kick your feet even without fins. You will often be able to catch up from a late start. Second I like to do what I call cocking the board. Right before I push off with my legs I use two hands on the front of the board to push it into the water pretty vertically. It will pop up like a cork and helps with the take off especially if the water is a little deeper.

[@vincentwesolowski459]

Greetings Chris! I had to comment on your Body Boarding video. 1. You are absolutely correct about avoiding those styrofoam body boards and the kind you have in your hand, you will be able to pass it down to your grandchildren. Hmmmmm….. those waves behind you are kind of lame. The NJ shore has some nice wave action. The biggest thrill one can get while boogie boarding is when you finally catch that great wave and you are flying into the shoreline. But unbeknownst to you, someone wiped out in a wave or two in front of you surfaces around 3’ in front of you and the expression on their face right before you ride over them. Now this isn’t done on purpose, but it’s kind of unavoidable. Take care and we have to see the Traveling Princess boogie boarding!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Vincent. Yeah. The waves were small the day I shot this. But that's good for a beginner video 😉

[@edvaira6891]

Where would you recommend trying in San Diego County?

[@YellowProductions]

Mission Beach

[@carlowehermosa956]

Crystal Cove got nice waves…esp for beginners like me!😊

[@musingsofrock]

I'm in Oceanside, planning to go out to bodyboard for the first time. Do you have a video on how to do it or what else can you do? Do you just walk up to the wave turn around and ride it out? That's it? lol Most of the videos are about equipment. I want to know what all you can do with a bodyboard.

[@YellowProductions]

If it's your first time. Yeah. That's about it ;). Jump on the wave and ride it in. Tons you can so if you get better.. but it won't be your first time

[@NostalgiaMan]

I remember surfing in Australia and that was tough as can be. I like this and need to try this asap. Dang it why can't i live near a beach lol

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Wutaii!

[@arizonaranger527]

I use fins and a 43 inch bodyboard It’s a blast , I recommend a wetsuit if you want to make it a year round activity

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Arizona Ranger!

[@allyflippers]

That will work for bodysurfing as well...

[@adrianbeloso5157]

Hey Chris I think we live parallel lives😂 we travel a lot (working for the airlines)and have been bodyboarding in Newport Beach for the last 30 years. Hope to see you this summer at 40th street. Lunch on me👍🏼 would like to swap travel stories!

[@YellowProductions]

Right on Adrian!

[@Alesxandros]

Gnarly man yeyy

[@themoongateofficial]

Ok but deadass that’s a sick ass pirates of the Caribbean design on the small board

[@ryanguzek361]

Love the ocean but scared of sharks and jellyfish.. help

[@estelledelange8305]

Another thing I wanna add is dont take waves that are already broken take waves that are forming and breaking slowly to the side

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip Estelle 👍

[@africantrichome7265]

I think you look at a video of jeff hubboard.

[@Yasssssxxsssssssfish]

0:45 CA ten yo: IM OFFENDED, WATCH ME DO A 360 IN THE TUBE

[@tru_7812]

If your gonna go into deeper waters you should invest in fins

[@YellowProductions]

Definitely!

[@Accumulator1]

Tks for tip. I was wondering if I should get some before long trip to the gulf

[@kimgrod]

Didn’t know...

[@conradclayton7531]

Adding my thanks to those already listed. You have a great ability to be enthusiastic and make folk want to give bodyboarding a try.

[@larryy6467]

3 feet atleast

[@CataWaves77]

I’m sorry to be that guy but I find getting on the waves before they crash is more fun so just keep that in mind if you lack some intertainment

[@julietmichael5737]

Chris What's the earliest age to teach this to a Child??!💦if traveling princess is not too young, Could you Show how to practice With children? And also if you have a favorite Store to Shop the right product?🏖

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Juliet. Not sure how early is appropriate.. but we haven't got the traveling princess bodyboarding yet. Most surf shops should also sell bodyboards

[@julietmichael5737]

Thank you so much Chris!💦🏖

[@cabanas53]

You don’t have to jump on to the board. I prefer catching the wave as it’s forming and catch speed. I think jumping on it after it breaks is more for beginners. Just my opinion

[@YellowProductions]

You're right 😀

[@trae05boi]

Comment.

[@mikebulson6442]

Yo u gitta ride the wave 😂not a bodyboarder more of a kook

[@TrentHugill44]

Lololololol

[@guitarpicker1393]

Tip 1 . Buy some flippers and don't be a kook

[@marcielynn4886]

You get what you pay for.

[@marcielynn4886]

BZ, I trash them in one session in Hawaii.

[@formulah113]

This guy is a kook. Methinks bodyboarding is jumping into waves that have already breaked. Ideally you want to catch a wave before it breaks so you can see which way the wave is breaking, make a turn and start carving.

[@scojo7462]

WTF is wrong with the audio? unwatchable

[@YellowProductions]

Wind and microphones don't do well together

[@MasterRoshi_007]

This video should be called “ how to NOT bodyboard, but ride white wash “

[@user-sj2hi5fn4m]

Ask Lifeguards? Thailand? Right