For over a decade, WAW Handplanes have been helping anyone bodysurf better, whilst leaving nothing but a cleaner ocean in their wake.

From beachgoers to surfing enthusiasts, bodysurfing is for everyone and the purest way to surf the ocean.

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What is a body surfing handplane?

A body surfing handplane, otherwise known as a handboard or hand surfer, is a planing device worn on the lead hand of a body surfer to generate lift and reduce drag. This allows the body surfer to surf faster longer and with a lot more control. For more FAQs click here

How do body surfing hanplanes work?

As the body surfer swims for a wave, the handplane, usually on the lead hand, is planted on the waters surface, with forward momentum from the wave it then begins to aqua plane. This allows the body surfer to apply downward pressure and thus create lift. This lift dramatically reduces the body surfers drag, allowing them to catch the wave easier, ride it faster, longer and with way more control.

Once riding the wave, the handplanes rail edge and concave create stability and suction to the wave’s face, enabling the bodysurfer to keep the desired 'highline' for more speed. You can learn more about this on our Body Surfing Tips page.