Surf
Surf brands
The brands making surf what it is.
The guide
5 surf brands
Naish
Founded in 1995 by Robby Naish, absolute windsurf legend (24-time world champion) and pioneer of kitesurf and SUP. Hawaiian brand covering kite (Pivot, Boxer, Triad), windsurf, surf, SUP, wing and foil. Quintessential waterman identity, strong surf heritage, polished design. Suits versatile riders who want a historic, all-water-sports brand.
Mystic
Dutch brand founded in 1998, the absolute reference for harnesses and neoprene in kite, wake and surf. Iconic Majestic (back) and Stealth (waist) harnesses, Marshall and Star wetsuits. Innovations like the Bionic Hardshell and Battle Belt. Pro team includes Ruben Lenten and Ewan Jaspan. Dutch lifestyle identity, strong presence at every contest. Fits all levels.
ION
German brand, sister of North, founded in 2003 by Boards & More. Specialist in Riot, Apex and Nova harnesses and Seek, Element and Onyx wetsuits. Innovation on hardshell harnesses and magnetic closures. Also vests, helmets and accessories. Polished German-European build, high durability. Suits kite, wing, windsurf and surf riders who value comfort and longevity.
RRD
Roberto Ricci Designs, Italian brand founded in 1994 on the Tuscan coast. True versatility: historic windsurf line, kite (Religion, Passion kites), surf and SUP. Recognized LTE (Light Tech Edition) constructions, Mediterranean design, in-house R&D in Talamone. Italian lifestyle and waterman identity, multi-discipline pro riders. Suits versatile riders who value Italian design and quality.
Duotone
German brand born from the 2018 North Sails Kiteboarding split, under Boards & More. Carries North's technical heritage with steady development: Evo, Neo, Rebel, Dice and Juice kites, Jaime, Select and Whip boards. Very active in wingfoil too (Slick, Unit). Star pro team includes Aaron Hadlow, Lasse Walker and Jamie Overbeek. Fits everyone from freeride to top-level competition.