- X Band Core PE Composite Core
- Cresent tail design
- Full channels, flat deck
- 60/40 rails
- Coil-style leash
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About Body Glove
The life story of twin brothers Bob and Bill Meistrell is an all-American rags-to-riches tale of building the Body Glove empire and creating the California lifestyle dedicated to the ocean. When they moved to Manhattan Beach as teenagers in the 1940's, Bob and Bill instantly took to the ocean, joining with the other pioneers of California surfing including the legendary Dale Velzy and Greg Noll to form the Manhattan Beach Surf Club. Cementing their commitment to the water and establishing their credentials as true watermen, Bob and Bill became L.A. County Lifeguards, then scuba divers, then vital participants in the first Los Angeles County Underwater Instructors Course (1UICC), joining the first group in the world to become certified scuba instructors.
Bob and Bill borrowed $1,800 and became partners with Bev Morgan in 1953 to develop Dive N' Surf into southern California's premiere retail store dedicated to surfing and diving, while continuing to surf every day, lifeguard, and operate a commercial diving business. Bob and Bill went on to expand the business to offer full lines of surfing and diving equipment, classes and apparel at multiple locations and thereby create a southern California retail institution introducing untold numbers of people young and old to the ocean.
Bob and Bill found a new insulating material called Neoprene and invented the first practical wetsuit, opening the cold California waters to year-round enjoyment for surfers and divers. The suit "fit like a glove" and Body Glove was born.
During the 1980's, Body Glove was involved with professional surfing, including their sponsorship of the Body Glove Grand Prix, a mini-tour based in Southern California. The Meistrells had a futuristic vision of pro surfing in America and formed an important alliance with Anheuser Busch and Don Corsini. Together, they built the Budweiser Surf Tour which hosted pro surfing events all across the mainland U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable, Reasonably Sturdy Product,
By F. Barker (Towson, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Body Glove Body Board (45-Inch) (Sports)
Have used this board several times over the course of a handful of seasons. I am well over six-feet tall and a bit over 200 lbs., and the board feels big and sturdy enough for me. It has dented pretty readily on the top, but not so much that it has affected performance. The leash attachment at the board end has come untied on a couple of occasions, which can be quite annoying when you are in heavy surf. Overall, it seems to have been a decent product for the price. It has been enjoyed the most when used in combination with short fins.
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Awesome Fun,
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This review is from: Body Glove Body Board (45-Inch) (Sports)
This bodyboard is great for bigger riders. It can realy float a larger person. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality bodyboard with a lot of float.
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A Happy Face,
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This review is from: Body Glove Body Board (45-Inch) (Sports)
Our Grandaughter (age 7) was thrilled. We live near Santa Cruz Beach so she had a BLAST. A happy face is an understatement. We couldn't get her out of the ocean until she turned blue.
Bill
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