Great info again champ, on a side note, after I scrub my board down, I rub it with sand. It gets rid of the shine and the wax seems to stick a bit better.
I used to rub it with sand but I now notice that I don’t need to as the sponge is doing most of the work anyway. I would say sand is the option when you don’t have a course sponge.
Really good channel my friend, I'm a subscriber and give much respect. **Let's open this up for discussion** As a 40+ year bodyboarder, 'GEEZER!' I have plugged a few in my time. Always a nerve racking moment when stabbing a brand new board. As a tradesman who works with tools, I initially reasoned that a proper sized, sharp as shit, drill bit would be the best, and cleanest, way to both 'cauterize,' and introduce the plug. However, the slightest too many RPM's of the drill bit, and the interior-middle of the core is absorbing all that friction and could be widening more diameter than needed, creating long term play when the leash is under serious torque. Similar with the HEATED screwdriver. Some may use a bigger than needed probe, thereby rendering the board an injured bird. work with me here, I think the good old fashioned cold screwdriver and cranking her down is a safer bet. ??
Hey Joel. For me there is nothing better than a hotter and smaller screwdriver. Again the core is waterproof for 90% of the boards these days so a cold screwdriver could work too. I was using cold screwdrivers for most of my career until a few years ago. I choose to use a smaller screwdriver and make a smaller hole and then push the plug through when it’s time to boog. I agree cold or hot, it’s a tough task to perform.
Very good video again Iain really helpful my local bodyboard shop put my plug in last time think i would have them do again thanks again looking forward to the next video.
My local surf shop recently told the manufacturer of their own brand to stop sending them wrapped in plastic. They had to sign some sort of waiver that they'd accept responsibility for any damage.
I would say whatever you’re comfortable with. I do some different stances like dropknee and I put it opposite my front foot so not to get it tangled up…
Is it normal for the deck to look a bit hazy and not as shiny after washing it and letting it dry? I have some old boards that I never did this on and they still have the shine to them and slippery when deck is wet.
Depends on the materials and what they are made of. Some of the decking material is closed cell and will stay shiny. They did this on older boards. It does also stay a bit slippery. Newer board are mostly open cell decks and will become a bit more grippy when they get older. Once you wash it off you will feel the difference on a newer board.
@@iaincampbell_ oh here is the link. Cheers. Disregard my other responses to your other replies about Aussie Imports. Keep that content coming. Loving it. I think your next video should be about sizing up a bird based on your height and weight and desires :) I had a few other ideas and will comment when I remember.
Hi Iain I end up hitting the stringer while plugging a new board (kooked it..), but managed to still put the plug on (i just hit the bottom of the Torsion stringer) Can that affects the board performance / waterproof problem? (It's a found PP) Thanks
Depends on the PP that they are using. Most of them are pretty good and waterproof but some aren’t. Maybe try get some silicone into the hole to plug it up, or you can use some wax to plug it. Both work.
Hey Ian ! I plugged my board realy close to where i land my maneuvers about 15 cm next to where my elbow stands. What should i do ? Im thinking doing another one, this time 15 cm up and living the plug on the old one. Or should i feel the hole with something?
I would just leave it where it is. It’s really hard to get something to plug the board up. Unless you buy another plug and leave your current plug in the board and put another hole through. That sucks.
Interesting. But using a hot screwdriver avoids any delamination due to it not pushing out the slick but actually burning straight through it. Very interesting about the manta boards though. Thanks 🙏🏼
@@iaincampbell_ yes it is better built nowaday but previously with Manta beaded polypropylène and hdpe slick it was hard for manufacturer to assemble pp and pe. Surlyn is thin less problems and better gliss. Greetings from Mauritius
@@donaghgavin8132 use the logo for reference. Otherwise it is about 15-18cm from the nose and then 15cm from the rail. Just make sure it goes in straight...
There is a change in thickness from the top of the nose until that point around 7 inches down. If you were to plug it any higher the plug would sit skew... Hope that makes sense..
I was lucky enough to have people teach me these things but this is especially great info for newcomers today getting boards online
For sure! This is the info I want to give out to all the people new bodyboarders out there.
I never knew about heating up the screwdriver....makes sense though. Thanks brother 🤙
No worries.
Mad skills bro! Chur!
Great info again champ, on a side note, after I scrub my board down, I rub it with sand. It gets rid of the shine and the wax seems to stick a bit better.
I used to rub it with sand but I now notice that I don’t need to as the sponge is doing most of the work anyway. I would say sand is the option when you don’t have a course sponge.
Thanks for the video bc i got a new bord and was unsure about how to plug it like the hot screw driver tip
You should mention that some boards have stringers on the sides on the middle of the board; otherwise, great video.
My new one has three and I a just frightened to plug it😮
Really good channel my friend, I'm a subscriber and give much respect. **Let's open this up for discussion** As a 40+ year bodyboarder, 'GEEZER!' I have plugged a few in my time.
Always a nerve racking moment when stabbing a brand new board. As a tradesman who works with tools, I initially reasoned that a proper sized, sharp as shit, drill bit would be the best, and cleanest, way to both 'cauterize,' and introduce the plug.
However, the slightest too many RPM's of the drill bit, and the interior-middle of the core is absorbing all that friction and could be widening more diameter than needed, creating long term play when the leash is under serious torque. Similar with the HEATED screwdriver. Some may use a bigger than needed probe, thereby rendering the board an injured bird.
work with me here, I think the good old fashioned cold screwdriver and cranking her down is a safer bet. ??
Hey Joel. For me there is nothing better than a hotter and smaller screwdriver. Again the core is waterproof for 90% of the boards these days so a cold screwdriver could work too.
I was using cold screwdrivers for most of my career until a few years ago. I choose to use a smaller screwdriver and make a smaller hole and then push the plug through when it’s time to boog. I agree cold or hot, it’s a tough task to perform.
Very good video again Iain really helpful my local bodyboard shop put my plug in last time think i would have them do again thanks again looking forward to the next video.
Glad I can help with some advice and hopefully you will be able to do it next time. 🤙🏼
Awesome Video that all people new to Bodyboaarding should see. Keep up the Good work on the vids
Thanks bru. Hope it works out like that.
Really good detailed video and even better to know about sponging the board if new, cheers ay bro
No worries. Always here to help 🤙🏼
@@iaincampbell_ leg end, cheers again bro 😁🤙✌🙌
My local surf shop recently told the manufacturer of their own brand to stop sending them wrapped in plastic. They had to sign some sort of waiver that they'd accept responsibility for any damage.
Very interesting. Although anything that can go through the plastic would damage the board anyway...
wish VS did that
Gracias como siempre por subir videos, éxito y buenas olas campeón ✌🏼
Plugging a board always makes me nervous
Well now you know how to do it properly... ;)
Me to
And me! Have to get psyched up to do it
If I am right handed and mainly lie down when bodyboarding should I put the plug on the left or right side?
All down to personal preference. If you like it on your right arm then put it there. If it’s more comfortable on your left then use it there 🤙🏼
Thanks for the great info and videos!
My absolute pleasure...
Sick tutorial vid bro. Keep them coming😊🤙
Oh they will be coming more and more...
Super video !
Where do I buy one of these boards? 😅 atm I’m using a disposable one(which I’ll keep as decoration in my room when I get a decent one)
Hi bru. You can check out this link to the shop:
sniperbodyboards.com/collections/iain-pro-series
You can get one online or at a local shop
Hi , if got zero experience of bodyboarding how do you choose what side to locate plug.
I would say whatever you’re comfortable with. I do some different stances like dropknee and I put it opposite my front foot so not to get it tangled up…
Is it normal for the deck to look a bit hazy and not as shiny after washing it and letting it dry? I have some old boards that I never did this on and they still have the shine to them and slippery when deck is wet.
Depends on the materials and what they are made of. Some of the decking material is closed cell and will stay shiny. They did this on older boards. It does also stay a bit slippery. Newer board are mostly open cell decks and will become a bit more grippy when they get older. Once you wash it off you will feel the difference on a newer board.
How wide are those boards at the widest part? How wide are bodyboards in general? It's strange company's don't list the widths, only the lengths.
Agreed that is it super strange why we don’t give out widths. Mine is 20.7/8 inches wide.
If you're ordering a bodyboard from sniper bodyboards, will they plug it like that, or will they leave the foam unsealed?
The board will come as is… you will have to plug it yourself or get someone to do it for you.
@iaincampbell_ Is there an alternative light source. Can you use a candle?
Well now I know. Thanks cuzy
🤙🏼🤙🏼
Hey @IainCampbell that bird that you just unwrapped. Are they available for purchase? And in black/lime green? Thanks.
Australian viewer.
Yes they are available. Check this out: sniperbodyboards.com/collections/iain-pro-series
@@iaincampbell_ oh here is the link. Cheers. Disregard my other responses to your other replies about Aussie Imports. Keep that content coming. Loving it. I think your next video should be about sizing up a bird based on your height and weight and desires :) I had a few other ideas and will comment when I remember.
Great work ! Woot Woot ! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Thanks 🙏🏼
I love your thumbnail bro
Thank you 🙏🏼
My dad puts water proof seal on my board when he plugs it
It’s not necessary anymore as most of the boogie cores coming out of the factory are 100% waterproof.
What a noice tuto
Hi Iain
I end up hitting the stringer while plugging a new board (kooked it..), but managed to still put the plug on (i just hit the bottom of the Torsion stringer)
Can that affects the board performance / waterproof problem? (It's a found PP)
Thanks
Depends on the PP that they are using. Most of them are pretty good and waterproof but some aren’t. Maybe try get some silicone into the hole to plug it up, or you can use some wax to plug it. Both work.
Hey Ian ! I plugged my board realy close to where i land my maneuvers about 15 cm next to where my elbow stands. What should i do ? Im thinking doing another one, this time 15 cm up and living the plug on the old one. Or should i feel the hole with something?
I would just leave it where it is. It’s really hard to get something to plug the board up. Unless you buy another plug and leave your current plug in the board and put another hole through. That sucks.
@@iaincampbell_ thnks ! ❤️ yeww
Plug from slick not from deck to avoid slick unstick. It was a problem with Manta bodyboard in 90's ...
Interesting. But using a hot screwdriver avoids any delamination due to it not pushing out the slick but actually burning straight through it.
Very interesting about the manta boards though. Thanks 🙏🏼
@@iaincampbell_ yes it is better built nowaday but previously with Manta beaded polypropylène and hdpe slick it was hard for manufacturer to assemble pp and pe. Surlyn is thin less problems and better gliss. Greetings from Mauritius
Do you put it on your off hand side or good hand side?
I do it on my left as my right foot is my front foot for Dropknee. So I try and use the opposite side so it doesn’t get in the way.
The one person who disliked is probably a competitor fam,real nice vid
Thanks man. Haters gonna hate, I’m just gonna keep doing my thing!
Use the plug as your reference point..learned this the hard way as I didn't use this reference and plugged too near logo
Dangerous... Use old boards.
@@iaincampbell_.. don't have an old board unfortunately
It's actually one of your boards..LOUD - IAIN PRO SERIES ..
@@donaghgavin8132 use the logo for reference. Otherwise it is about 15-18cm from the nose and then 15cm from the rail. Just make sure it goes in straight...
Damn wise I watched this sooner
We live and learn. stoked to have you here on the channel!
What's the purpose of plugging the board? I've never heard of this.
Simply to attach the leash. Otherwise there is no way of doing it.
Gotcha..... 🤙
Thanks for responding ✌️
I still pray each time I plug a new board
Haha, Erne, you just got to go and plug it! Hope you are well man...
@@iaincampbell_ , Keep ripping the waves man! go for another world title.
Do you know why it has to be 7 inches down from the nose?why can’t it be higher?
There is a change in thickness from the top of the nose until that point around 7 inches down. If you were to plug it any higher the plug would sit skew... Hope that makes sense..
you could rap the boards in a paper like substance like zigzag does
Pretty good idea actually!
How to wax bodyboard??
Coming soon...
Beautifuls prancha
why don't they just not use plastic at all it doesn't do anything
Fair point…