Feature
●TC8 DECK -> A specified polyethylene deck skin that can hold strong surf and offers some serious durability. Because of this deck, you can surf the big and powerful waves without any worry.
●X-FLEX MESH -> Essentially plastic chicken wire that is lain across the core on the deck and then the skins are laminated to the core, sandwiching the mesh between the two. The effect being that more "spring" is added to the board with the prevention of over-flexing.
●CORE -> Inside the board sits a premium super lightweight ultra-strong polypropylene core. Moreys X-Flex Polypro is it’s used by every professional bodyboarder. It is also 100% hydrophobic meaning your board is less likely to absorb water once damaged and its stiffer than NRG+ and best suited for temperate to warm waters. Faster and stiffer, it can be hard to control for beginners.
●SURLYN -> Surlyn is a unique, rubber-like combination of ethylene resins and other copolymers. Unlike rigid plastics, Surlyn has amazing flexural stiffness that allows a board to conform and contort to the curve of the wave when controlled by applied pressure from the rider.
●CRESCENT TAIL -> A tail type that was designed for all wave conditions. The crescent tail has less contact with the face of the wave and increases the bodyboards fluidity, especially in barreling, close-out, or shore break conditions.
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Description
Moreys Crescent Tail
The crescent tail is naturally more comfortable because it adapts to your belly and body shape.
Additionally, the crescent tail has less contact with the face of the wave and increases the bodyboards fluidity, especially in barreling, close-out, or shore break conditions.
A bodyboard with a crescent tail is always looser and will respond quickly to abrupt decisions.
- Drop-Knee riders prefer this tail formula
- By far the most popular bodyboard tail design in the world
- Maneuverable enough to perform spins and tricks
Anatomy Of A Bodyboard
The Original Bodyboard
Thomas Hugh Morey is the inventor and father of the bodyboard and bodyboarding. When he was just a grom, Morey learned to bodysurf on his fathers back. Tom used an electric carving knife, a household iron, and scrap polyethylene foam to create the first-ever bodyboard.
- The Core - Its the bodyboards constituent foam material. The core gives the overall shape of the board and plays a critical role in wave riding performance.
- The Deck - Its the bodyboards top skin and the material that will cushion the impact of the sports radical maneuvers.
- The Slick - Its the bodyboards bottom skin, and it should reduce the drag when the board is in contact with the surface of the water and provide flexibility.
- The Channel - Channels are canals located near the tail on the bodyboards slick. They provide extra grip on the face of the wave.
- The Rail - Its the bodyboards steering wheel and has an impact on control and speed.
- The Nose - Its the bodyboards top and has an impact on the wave riding experience.
- The Tail - Its the bodyboards wheel and provides more or less control and speed depending on their shape.
- The Stringer - Its the bodyboards skeleton and provides control, strength, and stiffness. The tube is generally made of fiberglass and is inserted into the core of the board.
Morey Bodyboard Sizing
Size is the most important element to consider when choosing a new bodyboard.
Both weight and height will also make a difference in your performance so these are important points to pay attention to when choosing a bodyboard as well. While our size chart is a good guide you can do what is called rough sizing chart references. Rough Sizing Chart Reference is when you hold out the board in front of you to measure the size, your ideal bodyboard should reach from your knees up to your chin.
Heavier riders are advised to choose a template with increased width for extra flotation and buoyancy. If a rider is generally going to be riding really small waves choose a bigger board for extra flotation. Alternatively, if youre seeking bigger waves, a smaller board will work much more effectively, youll have more of your body in the water which increases control.
Here are some simple guidelines to help you out in making a decision on what size bodyboard will be the best for you.
BODYBOARD LENGTH
Your board, when standing on its tail (the back end) should come up to roughly within an inch to either side of your belly button. If you normally ride small waves, an inch above, big waves an inch below. If you are a bigger individual that doesnt meet height standards, then youll need a board that is shorter and wider.
BODYBOARD WIDTH
You should be able to hold the board comfortably under your arm and against your side without much if any slack between your armpit and the rail. Again, the type of waves you ride may help your decision. Wide boards for smaller waves, narrower for bigger waves. Big rider? You need a wider board.
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| Mach 12 | Big Kahuna | Mach 7 | Mach 7X | Mach 10 | Mach 7SS | |
| Sizes | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Length | 42.5" | 44" | 41" & 42" & 43" | 41.5" & 42.5" | 40" & 41" & 42" | 41.5" & 43" |
| Width | 24" | 23" | 20.5" & 22.25" & 23" | 21" & 22.5" | 22" & 22.25" & 22.5" | 19.5" & 20.4" |
| Leash | ? | ? | X | X | X | X |
| Deck | TC6.5 | IXL | TC8 | TC8 | TC8 | TC8 |
| Slick | HDPE | HDPE | HDPE | HDPE | Surlyn | Surlyn |
| Core | PHUZION CORE | EPS Core | PE Core | X-Flex Polypro | X-Flex Polypro | X-Flex Polypro |
| Mesh | No | No | No | X-Flex Mesh | X-Flex Mesh | X-Flex Mesh |
| Stringers | Fiberglass Stringer | Single Power Rod Stringer | Single Power Rod Stringer | Single Power Rod Stringer | Single Power Rod Stringer | Dual Power Rod Stringers |
| Channels | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |