Made with a wider template, the Puffling bellyboards are perfect for younger belly sliders! They also work well with flippers in bigger waves for those who are looking for a good travel board.

A 'Puffling' is the term used for baby Puffins! The Dick Pearce & Friends Puffling is 2/3 the size of the standard Surfrider and perfect for children to learn to catch and read waves. The shorter length allows them to hold the board closer to their body and catch waves easily. They will be shredding in no time!!

RECOMMENDED USE - From strong swimming age! From 6+ to 12 ish. Always to be used with adult supervision.

Bellyboards are NOT floatation devices - always to be used by proficent swimmers and/or under adult supervision. 

All Dick Pearce bellyboards follow templates and designs that have been passed down through the generations.

Each bellyboard is unique - individually handcrafted to provide for a lifetime of wave riding.

Made with the highest quality sustainably sourced FSC accredited 9mm birch plywood. The birch is grown and processed in Europe. We use the best quality plywood available to ensure maximum life and fun out of each board.

Birch Plywood is a very sustainable product - birch trees absorb and uptake more CO2 from the atmosphere  in their growth than is emitted during the plywood production process.

The boards graphics are hand screen printed with the original vintage DP&F silk screens and hardwearing inks. The heat stamp is branded at the base of each board.

Please note that due to the natural variation in wood, all boards are different and have individual characteristics. Open knots in the wood have been repaired with wooden plugs, and nose curves will vary.

Finish & Care:

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 painted finish: 

The highest quality exterior grade paint is used to ensure excellent protection for years. The paint is water based and environmentally friendly. These boards are very hardy and can handle lots of water and beach time! 

* Mini Puffling Bellyboards due to size have a separate shipping charge of £7.50 per board*