The Classic Bellyboard
The Classic Bellyboard: Crafted from lightweight Okoume marine plywood
Longer and wider than our standard boards, the Classic has incredible glide and feel in the water. It’s taken over a year of testing and refining to land on a shape that balances traditional style with the best ride performance we’ve ever had.
Built on our tried and tested Surfrider template – a design we’ve used for generations – but made from lightweight Okoume marine plywood. This makes the board around 36% lighter than our standard birch boards.
The result is a board with more buoyancy and noticeably more flex. That added flex gives a slightly different feel under you compared to birch – smoother through the water and more responsive across the face.
Because of the timber, the board has a lower nose rocker, with the flex compensating naturally when riding.
Made from 100% Okoume veneers, this is a true marine-grade plywood, designed to last. The timber is FSC approved and built to withstand years in the water.
We’ve spent years testing materials and refining this design to create what we think is our best board yet.
Dimensions: 122cm x 34cm x 0.9cm
Weight: 1.6kg
Finish: Fine sanded, painted and screen printed, finished with a water-based matt varnish
Free Fast Shipping on all UK mainland orders over £100.
Shipped within 3 days from our workshop.
UK Bellyboard Orders under £100 - £10.95
UK Small packages under £100 - £5.00
We also ship Worldwide! Costs calculated in checkout. Full info here.
All our packaging materials are recyclable or re-useable. We don’t use any single use plastic.
If you need help picking your perfect bellyboard then check out our Bellyboard Selector page.
Each and every bellyboard we make is unique! Bellyboards are made from wood and will have natural characteristics - they are not 'perfectly' formed.
We love the unique nature of wood - each board has its own textures, grain and marks. It's what we love about wood. Each board is made from sustainably sourced accredited timber.
All our boards are different and have individual characteristics. Open knots in the wood have been repaired with wooden plugs, and nose curves will vary. Wood grain will be visible.
If you have any preference on grain, knots, bend etc. then please let us know before you order! We'll aim to send out a board to suit your preference.
Or drop by our shop at the Yard and pick your own board!
Post surf - The boards should be stored in a dry environment when not in the water. Store upright (not flat) and out of direct sunlight.
If looked after well…. they should last for generations. Will need repainting/oiling/staining every few years after heavy use. Wood is good, but it needs to be loved!
Info on our different finishes -
Fully Painted and Varnished Boards - We use the highest quality exterior grade paint and several layers of eco varnish. Both are water based and environmentally friendly. These boards are very hardy and can handle lots of water and beach time!
Oiled Boards - The wood on the boards are treated with natural layers of linseed oil and beeswax. This protects the wood and brings out the beautiful woodgrain. Can be re-applied regularly as the wood starts to dry out - this helps keep the board waterproof and gives it a long life! Only the Feather Lite and Heritage Models are oiled.
Naked - The boards are sanded beautifully to show the natural wood grains and colour. They are NOT TREATED - 100% ply. The Naked boards need to be finished with paint, oil or stain before use in the ocean. ontent