Top 10 Surfboard Brands
Top 10 Best Surfboard Brands
10 ZRay
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.5
There are two main concerns for beginners when choosing their first board: stability and cost. The ZRay brand is the best solution for such cases. Despite the budget segment, the boards are produced by a large manufacturer, they are of good quality and have a lot of positive reviews. At the same time, the cost is even lower than that of our Gladiator.
For beginners, the boards are suitable not only because of the low price - they are optimally balanced, rigid, strong and durable. They chose the same manufacturing technology as the more famous manufacturer Red Paddle uses. The model range is represented by both standard boards and two-layer structures with even greater rigidity. Among the advantages, users also highlight very good speed characteristics.
9 F2
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.5
The company has been working in the field of production of goods for extreme sports for a very long time - almost 40 years.At the moment it is one of the leading European manufacturers. In the assortment of the brand you can find rigid and inflatable models, and the collection is regularly updated with new models. An interesting feature is that the manufacturer equips all rigid boards with the ability to install sails for windsurfing. This solution has become quite popular, as it allows you to go out on the water regardless of the weather.
The development of each model takes the manufacturer a lot of time - before going into mass production, they are all tested in different conditions and, if necessary, refined to achieve better maneuverability and stability. Despite all the advantages, the boards belong to the middle price category. The only drawback is that in Russia they are not very common, they are not supplied to all stores.
8 Atlas Watersport
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.6
The St. Petersburg brand produces mainly inflatable SUP boards for beginners and professionals. The brand was founded about ten years ago. During this time, he managed to gain popularity. Surfers are captivated by the combination of stability and incredible lightness. The manufacturer positions its products as premium. In terms of cost, boards are more likely to belong to the middle price segment. But it's hard to beat the quality.
The catalog will also find excellent options for those who are planning to try their hand at surfing for the first time and extreme sportsmen who love to conquer the streams of stormy water. There are single and multi-seat models. For the manufacture of Heytrax material is used, which, with increased strength, reduces the weight of the boards by 20-30%.All models include bag, pump, repair kit and fin. An additional plus is the bright, recognizable design.
7 Unifiber
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.6
A popular Chinese company, in addition to high-quality boards, presents customers with a huge assortment of various windsurfing products. Under the brand, everything that is necessary for the full equipping of the board is produced - masts, sails, hinges. The range is regularly updated with new models, so the Unifiber brand always remains one of the most popular sports goods on the market.
Another advantage of the company is that it offers all its products at quite affordable, adequate prices. Each new product is carefully designed, tested and only then launched into the market. By the way, all this involved professional athletes who are part of the company's team. If surf models can be found cheaper, then Unifiber brand windsurf products are the most affordable.
6 Shark Sups
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.7
Despite the fact that the Chinese origin has already become a household name, the Shark Sups brand is a vivid example of the fact that very high-quality things are also produced in this country. The surfboards of this manufacturer are practically not inferior to expensive luxury brands, although they belong to the middle price category. Of the obvious advantages, it is worth noting the impeccable quality of gluing, a solid system and increased rigidity, a large load capacity and convenient carrying handles. The design is also at a high level, buyers really like it.
The range of boards is quite wide, designed for beginners and experienced riders. There are universal models that are suitable for different types of water sports and models for advanced users. Most boards are very reliable, practical, stable and at the same time have a very affordable price compared to other manufacturers. The only negative is that buyers complain that after unpacking a new board for several hours, a characteristic pungent smell of glue is kept in the room. But with use, it completely disappears.
5 GLADIATOR
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Rating (2022): 4.7
The GLADIATOR brand hides Chinese-made products owned by the Russian company DV-Extreme. The company does not particularly stand out, boasting only one of the lowest prices on the sporting goods market. The rest of the boards are produced according to standard technology, have a fairly high quality and all the necessary certificates.
At a low cost, sports equipment is supplied in a complete set - this includes the board itself, a repair kit, a leash, a paddle, a backpack. The lineup can hardly be called the widest, but, nevertheless, you can find boards for riders weighing up to 150 kg, options for walking on the water, fitness and yoga. Reviews about the brand's products are quite contradictory - some consider them quite worthy for their low cost, others believe that in extreme sports it is better to give preference to more expensive, but time-tested products.
4 Aqua Marina
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.8
The Chinese brand is popular among wave swimmers who are already familiar with its products. The manufacturer has been working in this direction since 2002, during which time it has established itself from the best side. It differs from many other companies in a very wide range of products, regular release of new models. It is also appreciated by buyers for the fact that, with the high quality of sports equipment, it keeps very affordable prices.
Surfboards are considered the best in the range. They are made using a special technology that gives them additional rigidity - this is vertical stitching and lamination. All products have an interesting, bright design, different shapes and purposes. There are models for beginners and those who can be called masters in surfing.
3 star board
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.8
The company is interesting even for its history. It was founded by a professional windsurfer. But the most interesting thing is that from the very beginning of production, he personally tests each new model. Therefore, surfers trust the brand unconditionally, and consider the company's products to be one of the best on the sports goods market.
At the moment, the company is one of the largest manufacturers of various equipment for water sports and swimming. The brand is deservedly considered an innovator in the field of fresh and useful ideas. For example, it was under it that models with carrying handles began to be produced, decks were completely covered. Looking at the products of the company and other manufacturers began to make reinforcement in places of maximum loads.Brand products cannot be called cheap, but they are definitely worth the money in terms of quality, convenience, design and other characteristics.
2 Red Paddle
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.9
The Chinese company has seriously pulled ahead in terms of sales and popularity, even compared to many European brands. She was distinguished by the fact that she was one of the first to focus on inflatable boards, at a time when other companies had them only as an addition to the range of rigid models. The manufacturer's products cannot be put on a par with the low quality of goods, which is presented to most users by the word "Chinese". The brand produces some of the best premium surf and windsurf boards.
This is fully confirmed by user reviews - perfectly taped seams, bright colors, do not fade even with prolonged use, there is no chemical smell. All shells are light, but at the same time they have impressive rigidity. In the assortment of the manufacturer you can find a variety of boards - universal for different types of swimming, for surfing, windsurfing, high-speed, youth boards for beginners and teenagers.
1 B.I.C Sport
Country: France
Rating (2022): 5.0
The French brand has captivated many athletes with the high quality of its surfboards and windsurfers. In the assortment of the company you can find successful models of various price categories, for beginners and more experienced people in swimming. Its striking difference from most manufacturers is that so far the main production facilities are located in Europe, and not transferred to China.Giving preference to the BIC Sport brand, you choose really worthy quality.
The range of boards for surf and windsurf is represented by two basic collections. One line is designed for wave surfing and walking on the water. It is suitable for users weighing up to 110 kg and features a rounded tail for ease of handling. The second collection is more massive, stable models with a square tail. The load capacity in this category can reach 130 kg. All boards have excellent rigidity and have earned the most positive feedback from users.
Stormline
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 5.0
Stormline is a Russian brand of premium inflatable SUP boards, which includes several lines of SUPs for both beginners and professionals, including SUPs for yoga, fishing and windsurfing.
In production, such materials are used with an increased number of vertical threads in the warp, thanks to which it becomes possible to reduce the weight of the SUP without affecting the stiffness. All SUP boards use two-layer PVC, and in the kit the rider receives all the necessary kit: a pump with a pressure gauge, an oar, a safety leash, a backpack, a repair kit and a fin.
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