Babybeluga Peppa Purzel: Geölt, mit Channel und Fish-Tail

What exactly are paipos? 

Paipos are the Polynesian ancestors of bellyboards. They are thicker and most of wider than bellyboards. Thus, Paipos are more similar to bodyboards in terms of their shape and riding characteristics. However, the boards are made of European paulownia wood (from Germantrees GmbH and Paulownia Natural Growers C.B.) and not from environmentally harmful plastics, which are used in bodyboards. 

The shape is created by Sepp using a plane, file, and sandpaper. Our paipos glide super fast and will effortlessly shoot you toward the beach with the wave.

Our kit for your dream board:

The shape: 

Our Peppa Purzel is our “bodysurf” version with a maximum length of 80 cm and is the perfect travel board. With its compact shape, which roughly corresponds to your upper body, the baby beluga is very maneuverable and, despite its small size, you can even ride ankle-high waves. And when you dance with the waves, you'll let out joyful cries that will be joined by the “canaries of the sea.” That's why Purzel always has a free spot in our backpacker's rucksack.

We also recommend Peppa Purzel for elementary school children, as the giant Tammi Tümmler and the agile HeringMax Matje are rather unwieldy for little surfers in the waves.

We can help you choose the dimensions based on your height and weight, your preferred wave areas, and, of course, your backpack.

Specs Peppa Purzel: 60-80 cm long and 33-42 cm wide. Thickness 2-3 cm. Weight: ca 1.2 kg.

Tail: 

You can choose between a square tail and a fish tail. The fish tail gives the board more maneuverability, while the square tail generates more speed. The tails differ in price, as the fish tail is more complex. Select + Fish if you want a fish tail.

Channels (+Channel): 

Channels give the board additional properties. Side channels provide control and grip in the waves, making it more maneuverable. A single channel, on the other hand, primarily provides speed and buoyancy. 

Channels are for ambitious surfers. If you just want to shoot straight down the wave towards the beach, channels are not necessary. Not sure whether to go with or without channels, or which channels to choose? Just get in touch with Sepp.

Design: 

Finally, there's the look. You can paint the board yourself (choose natural) or we can oil it three times with linseed oil (choose oiled).

However, we are also happy to paint it for you with our designs according to your ideas (choose our design) and then oil it (designs: see pictures on our homepage and on Instagram @balticbellyboards).

If you want us to use your design or create one just for you, then choose “Your design.” Here, too, we will oil the board afterwards.

Incidentally, all of the colors are certified with the “Blue Angel” label.

Leash plug (last picture): 

A leash plug is integrated into your Paipo board. We make it ourselves from oak wood. In deep water, a leash is always advisable for safety reasons, and in shallow water, it saves you a few meters of running after your Paipo as it races towards the beach.

To show you the options for your board and determine the price, we have created a modular system that allows you to select the basic shape, possible channels, design, etc. Before we get started, we will discuss everything with you in detail.

Care and Storage:

Our boards are treated with a combination of linseed oil and linseed oil varnish to make them water-resistant. To keep them waterproof and ensure they last a long time, they should be regularly treated with linseed oil varnish. In general, the boards should be stored in a dry place and kept upright whenever possible. They should also be protected from direct sunlight.

Safety Notice:

A Paipo is not a buoyancy aid. Only go out as far as your swimming ability allows. Children should always be supervised. Use at your own risk.

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