What are handplanes?

A handplane is a planing device that is strapped to the hand and provides lift and reduces drag whilst bodysurfing and allows the rider to turn and change direction with ease.

Do I need just one?

Yes, one handplane is all you need (they don't come as a set)

How long is delivery?

Orders are dispatched with 1 -2 business days.

Regular shipping takes 2-5 business days within Australia

Express shipping will arrive in 1-2 business days with Australia

International delivery times may vary

I am buying for someone else and they are new to bodysurfing, what handplane shall I buy?

Check out our blog article on the difference between our handplanes

What are the differences between the Wood and recycled plastic?

Check out our blog article on the difference between our handplanes

How do i shape a timber handplane?

Check out our DIY kits or our Handplane Workshops

What fins are the best?

Check out our blog post where we compare bodysurfing fins

How do handplanes work?

When a unbroken wave approaches a bodysurfer and the surfer swims in the direction in which the wave is flowing, there is a sudden increase in swimming speed, with the handplane outstretched on an extended arm it begins to AQUAPLANE across the surface of the water, enabling the surfer to apply downward pressure, and thus create LIFT, allowing the bodysurfer to plane ON TOP of the waters surface rather than through it. Resulting in an massive DECREASE IN DRAG, and an INCREASE IN SPEED allowing you to catch wave after wave.

What difference does the concave make?

All of our handplanes come with a singe large concave, this dramatically increases the boards surface area creating large amounts of lift whilst simultaneously creating suction and grip to the waves face.  It allows you to hold your line when trimming across the wave. The deep concave leads into a sharp rail which not only enables you to make turns at speed it also can be used on the really steep waves to lock yourself in higher up the wave and maintain your position.