BOARDS...

TAIL>�� the tail of your board should� be suited for your riding style. If you ride dropknee, the tail should be crescent or half-crescent becaue these tails offer stability,� which is essential in dropknee riding. These tails also offer good speed and projection.�� For prone riding� all types of tails will work. From here you should determine the type of tail you want by matching it to your style of tricks or riding style. A bat-tail is very loose and releases quickly for doing 360's and related tricks. A bat-tail has many downsides including unstability, and inability to hold an edge� in sharp bottom turns.� These downsides mainly effect beginners ; when combined with *channels an expierienced surfer can turn a bat-tailed board into a ripping machine.

NOSE> the nose of your board affects turning. A wide nose is harder to turn than a narrow nose but is more stable. A narrow nose turns sharper and faster( a narrow nose is commonly used on DK boards because it helps make cutbacks and hard snaps easier).

*TEMPLATE>The overall template of your board can make a big difference in the way it rides. A round shape is usually very maneuverable but is slightly slower. A sleek, narrow board is faster.

CORE MATERIALS>1.DOW(polyethylene)---this is the original bodyboard core. This core has good flex and strength in cooler waters( 50F-70F)but,can become too soft in warm water.
2.ARCEL---this is a very stiff core. Arcel is probably the call for the warm water bodyboarder. Very fast.
3.POLYPRO.---Basically arcel but waterproof and more$$$. Most companies have their own names for this core. Ex. Majikore, fusion core, Zero-G,etc.