Overview

Elite-advanced bodyboarders are the most experienced bodyboarders with high bodyboarding ability, in 6ft plus waves, and experienced bodyboarding at different breaks around the world. 

Aim

Demonstrate ability to control the board and link advanced level bodyboarding manoeuvres, in surf over 6ft (2 metres)

Locations and Conditions 

Beach breaks
Reef break
Point breaks
River mouth breaks
Surf ovre 6 ft (2 metres)
Free from hazards

Pre-requisites

Have the skills and knowledge at the advanced bodyboarder level

Equipment 

Bodyboard, fins (flippers), arm leash

Topics/ Outcomes 

Bodyboarding Environment:

  • Predict surf conditions based on weather conditions and geographical land formations.


Equipment: 

  • Identify how to customise your bodyboard and accessories based on your personal attributes, skill and the conditions


Bodyboarding Skills: 

  • Identify characteristics of the advanced bodyboarder

  • Identify techniques to generate speed and power

  • Identify methods to negotiate advanced waves

  • Identify safe take-off techniques

  • Identify correct exiting of waves and wipeout techniques
     

Bodyboarding Manoeuvres above and below the lip:

  • Turns (right-hand, left-hand turn)

  • Bottom turn

  • Top turn

  • Cut-back

  • Spin (forward, reverse spins)

  • Roll

  • Air

  • ARS (air, roll, spin)

  • Tube riding

  • Back flip

  • Drop knee (slash, tail slide, floater)

  • Stand up

Resources

ASI Learn to Bodyboard Elite-Advanced level student workbook or logbook

Certificate Issued

ASI Elite-Advanced Level Bodyboarder Participation Certificate

Duration 

20 sessions (1- 2 hrs each session) + practice

100-200 hours in total  (depending on personal sports abilty and previous ocean experience).

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