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Underwater Training With Your Slyde Handboard!

September 20, 2012 1 min read

My brother and I were doing underwater laps in the local pool when we had the idea to use the Woody handboard while doing it. It was more of an experiment than anything else! What we found out was that it has a far more productive way of underwater training. If you are an avid surfer or general waterman/woman (MANZIMAN) it stands to reason that you should be practicing holding your breath for longer periods of time. It is not a case of "if", but more when you get a wave upside the head and held down for that little bit longer than usual, that training could save your life.

The natural buoyancy of the epoxy handboard keeps you on an even keel underwater, meaning you are able to keep a straight line when you’re down there. This allows you to concentrate on your cardio and breath holding. Also, it’s just more fun. I don’t know about you, but I like to do exercises I enjoy. It gets me up and active and makes sure I don’t choose the couch as an alternative. Using the board out in front of you allows you to fly through the water like a bullet, or an underwater superman. Unleash your inner super hero!

steve watts

Growing up in South Africa, Steve spent his youth dreaming of far off places. After spending eight years extensively traveling to many of the great surf destinations of the world getting dengue fever, having a near death experience from a falling coconut in mexico, Surviving a 15 foot drop on a handboard on a Nias bomb, jumping from every rock he could find without adequate health insurance. and comprehensively debunking the myth there are no waves in Thailand, even if they are small. He decided it was time for a a degree. Steve Graduated from Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design in London with a degree in product design. He missed his graduation to go surfing in Californian, found a kindred spirit with Venice and never left

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Hand slyde

The leash works amazing i won't go out without my leash on....

Bula hand board

This handboard is exactly what I was looking for. The size and craftsmanship is fantastic! I have gotten some great rides with this board. Super fun.

Ready for the Senior Tour

I received my Slyde Phish just before 2 weeks of gloomy weather. Now that I’ve had a chance to road test it, I can’t wait to get back in the water.

Growing up in Long Island NY, body surfing was my first wave gliding experience. Typically we would drive straight to shore so surfing the diagonal has been a learning curve.

I look forward to many great sets this summer.

Matthew Papish (59)
Laguna Beach

So much fun!

These little boards are amazing! We bought a couple to bring with us to Hawaii and had a blast.. super easy to travel with, just fit right in my backpack. Made riding the waves so much fun and worked just as good as a full sized boogie board one of my friends had. Highly recommended. Can’t wait to try it out again!

Love my Bula!

I recently been spending a lot of time on the North Shore of Oahu, and there’s nothing better than the Bula for bigger more intense surf. Too much fun brah! Mahalo nui loa!

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