An exact copy of our pro-rider boards
This bodyboard 900 LTD (limited edition) was designed in partnership with Lionel Medina, Noah & Nico Capdeville and Yvon Martinez.
This 900 Ltd model supplements the existing 900 Ltd bodyboard, but offers a higher performance for more aggressive bodyboarding and aerial figures.
The concave quad hull, thinner profile and more streamlined shape combine to reach higher top speeds and improved grip in the wave.
Dimensions & Weights
40”: 101.5 cm x 52 cm x 5.2 cm/1.7 kg +/-5%
41”: 104.1 cm x 52.8 cm x 5.2 cm/1.8 kg +/-5%
41.5”: 105.3 cm x 53 cm x 5.2 cm/1.9 kg +/-5%
42”: 106.6 cm x 54.1 cm x 5.2 cm/1.95 kg +/-5%
42.5”: 107.5 cm x 54.6 cm x 5.2 cm/2 kg +/-5%
Installing the leash
This bodyboard comes without a leash or leash plug.
We recommend using the 900 leash.
When fitting the plug, be sure to identify the position of the stringer and position the plug more than 5cm from the stringer.
At OLAIAN, we design bodyboarding products for 4 levels: Novice, beginner, intermediate and advanced.
- Novices: Up to the navel, no fins, small waves < 50 cm, propulsion by pushing your feet on the ground, then riding the wave to the shore. For a 1st wave-riding experience (bodyboard with grips).
- Beginner: Gentle turns in waves up to 1m, propulsion with fins. A must for learning to bodyboard.
- Intermediate: Waves up to 1.50 m, more speed and the beginning of tricks (360°, El Rollo, etc.).
- Advanced: All types of waves, command of tricks, even aerial: ARS, 360°, tube...
Position yourself correctly on the bodyboard
The nose bumpers give you good grip with your hands.
When catching a wave, put your hands on the front and arch your back to maximise the buoyancy and power produced by your feet (with fins on, of course!)
To go left, keep your left hand in front (hand/elbow/shoulder in line, arm bent at 90°) and put your right hand on the right rail by your hip.
Keep your left leg in line with the board to hold your direction.
Do the opposite to go right.
Recommendations for avoiding chafing and having the best grip on your board.
In the waves, the bodyboard is used lying down.
It’s important to wear a long-sleeved UV-protection top or a wetsuit, depending on the water temperature, to avoid (painful) chafing on the stomach and arms.
For a good grip on the bodyboard, we recommend waxing the front of the board, the sides (rails) and under your belly. Use the right wax according to the temperature, sold separately in the surfing department.
Do this before each session.
This bodyboard is designed to be used with fins.
This bodyboard is designed to be used with fins in all types of waves.
It is suitable for water above hip level.
We recommend our 500 fins for an optimum approach, or RIP asymmetric fins.
If you want to use this bodyboard without fins, make sure that the water is no deeper than your hips, to ensure correct use.
In this case, propel yourself towards the beach by pushing off from the ground as the green or broken wave passes.
Safety and behaviour rules for the water - Part 1.
Bodyboarding is a fantastic sport, but one that requires everyone to respect certain basic rules to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all.
1- Ask about and observe the characteristics of the spot: current, rocks, tidal influence, size of the waves and number of people in the water, etc.
2- Don’t overestimate your level, and go for an easier spot if your skills don’t match up to the conditions.
3- Use suitable equipment: Leash, fins and board in good condition, suitable wetsuit.
Safety and behaviour rules for the water - Part 2.
4- Respect the rules of right of way on the waves: Right of way goes to the person closest to the peak.
5- Avoid the breaking wave area when moving back up to the peak to avoid cutting another boarder off.
6- Use fins if the water is above your hips.
7- If you’re not using fins, it’s recommended you keep to a supervised area. Lifeguards can tell you where these are.
8- Bodyboard in a group.
Do not leave out in direct heat.
When not in use, keep your bodyboard out of the sun or temperatures >50°C.
Protect your board by using a cover, putting it under a parasol, in the shade, or under a light coloured towel to keep the heat away.
Never leave it in a car in direct sunlight.
Leaving your board exposed to too much heat can cause blisters or bubbles to form on it, or even cause warping.
Repairability
Our choice of materials and suppliers aims to guarantee the best possible quality. It is essential to take good care of your bodyboard in order to optimise its quality over time.
If signs of wear appear, they can usually be repaired. You are advised to view our repair tips on the page of our website that explains how to repair a bodyboard.
