HAND PLANES are tools to enhance the joy of body surfing.  The added planning surface allows your body to get into waves that otherwise would be difficult to catch.  The different shapes give you a variety of advantages from catching slow waves to giving you pin-point precision in fast hollow waves the same a diversified quiver of surfboards offers the rider valuable options in the surf.  The portability of hand planes is the best part…you can easily bring a couple different shapes to the beach and have unique riding experiences all in one session.  A pair of swim fins and a hand plane easily fit in a bag and be carried anywhere with you.  LONGSHIPDESIGN hand planes are built with inlaid strap and are typically around 10” wide and 20” long although any size or shape can be made to the taste of the individual rider.