NMD Bodyboards Gets the Details Right
Founded by shaper Nick Mesritz, better known as Mez, NMD brings together thoughtful board design, technical innovation and input from world champions such as Ben Player. The result is a brand with plenty to offer anyone who loves riding waves.
There is a lot going on inside a good bodyboard. Its shape, materials and flex all influence how it feels on a wave. NMD takes those details seriously, with a range that gives newcomers room to progress and experienced riders plenty to get excited about.
The Man Behind the Boards
Mez is central to NMD’s identity. His collaboration with leading riders connects the shaping process with the demands of high-performance bodyboarding. Working with someone like Ben Player brings a world champion’s perspective to the process: how a board holds its line, responds through a turn and releases when the rider takes to the air.
A Board That Suits the Session
NMD’s range recognises that riders and conditions differ. Its core options include softer constructions for colder water and stiffer alternatives suited to warmer conditions. There are also higher-volume boards for added buoyancy, helping heavier riders and those tackling softer waves.
That variety makes choosing a board a more personal exercise, with options shaped around ability, conditions and the feel a rider prefers.
Clever Thinking Underneath
Among NMD’s distinctive developments is its Quad Concave hull, which uses carefully shaped concaves and channels to manage water flow beneath the board. It is designed to deliver speed, hold and drive in powerful surf.
Precision also extends to production. Computer-controlled shaping helps reproduce templates and contours consistently, while hand finishing completes each board.
Plenty to Appreciate
NMD makes the technical side of bodyboarding interesting because every detail has a practical purpose. For riders, that means a considered choice of equipment from a brand built around their sport, whether the next session is at the local beach or somewhere considerably heavier.
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