NMD Ben Player Control PE Bodyboard

THE BASICS

Shaped with the help of Mr. Triple-Double, Ben Player, this template is a product of thousands of hours in the ocean.

Featuring a NMD ETHAFOAM™ PE core, EXT stringers, 8lb PE decking anad a clipped crescent tail, the NMD Ben Player Control PE oozes performance out of every cell. 

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WHY IT STANDS OUT

The Player model is unique in design: The wide nose and tail sync perfectly with a relatively low wide-point, creating a unique prone curve built to carve tight in the pocket and project out of the thickest lips.

FROM THE MANUFACTURER

Mr Triple-Double, like a fine wine Ben Player gets better with age. Achieving an unprecedented Triple-double, by securing his 3rd IBA World Title and a second Riptide Bodyboarder of the Year award, BP has further etched his name in bodyboarding history.

Defining a generation with a patented style and 110% focus on dominating line-ups from Pipeline to Padang, the Player template is product of 1000’s of hours spent in the ocean.

The wide nose and tail sync perfectly with a relatively low wide-point, creating a unique prone curve built to carve tight in the pocket and project out of the thickest lips.

Available in 6 premium construction lay-ups, the Player oozes high-performance out of each and every cell.

Additional Features: Bull Grips (Small bulbs on the underside of the nose of the board that enhance grip and control), Nose and Tail Buffers (An additional layer of padding on the nose and tail of the board that promotes longevity and durability.), 55/45 Double Rails.

THE FEATURES

• NMD ETHAFOAM™ PE CORE offers a medium density core with a softer flex. This makes this core type great for cooler waters, while providing the optimal cushioning properties for riders just getting started with aerial maneuvers.
• EXT STRINGERS to provide increased stiffness and board life.
• 8lb PE DECKING helps lock you in on the fastest rides.
• WAVESLICK HD SLICK offers a high-density, hard wearing slick bottom skin for improved board stiffness and speed.
• CLIPPED CRESCENT TAIL - This variant provides more control and hold on the wave face, while also allowing for easier rail to rail transitions and releases from carves and spins.
• DECK CONTOURS help lock the rider into position and improve hand grip.

THE SPECS

• NMD ETHAFOAM™ PE Core - A durable board core that gets its best performance in warm water temperatures.
• 8LB PE Deck - Water-resistant top skin that helps the rider stay put, with contours to keep your hands and elbows in the right position.
• WaveSlick HD Slick - A strong bottom material that assists you in gliding on the water.
• ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Bull Grips, Nose and Tail Buffers, 55/45 Double Rails.
  
• Board Length: 40.5", 42.5".
• Color Combos: Black/Black, Black/Red, Midnight Blue/Electric Blue.

WHY IT'S WORTH IT