To give your new board a longer and useful lifespan here are a few tips:

Don’t leave your board in direct sunlight, in the car for long periods of time, or on hot sand

Keep your board in a cool, dry, and shady place when out of use

Don’t over extend your board in any direction

Don’t use your bodyboard to skim or sand slide

Don’t ride your board onto the shore, onto the reef, or onto sharp rocks

Rinse your board with fresh water after each use