Many bodyboards have small indentations or finger-grips at the corners of the underside near the front of the board. These give you a better grip on the board than trying to hold on to a slippery, completely flat surface. If you plan to make sharp turns or want to gain more control over the bodyboard, having these grips – also called nose bulbs – is important. Beginners who are just riding waves to the shore might not need these grips.