Surf Gear and Surfing Accessories

Surf Gear and Surfing Accessories
Whether you’re new to the surfing world or a veteran of the waves, you know that while the
surfboard is the main component of the game, there are several surf accessories you use to
properly enjoy this amazing sport. Check out this quick list of surf gear every surfer needs to
elevate their ride.
• Fins – Surfboard fins or skegs are hydrofoils mounted at the tail of a surfboard to
improve directional stability and control through foot-steering.
• Bags – Surfboard bags are either temporary or long-term storage devices for your
surfboard that can come in a variety of materials from soft to hard, and serve to protect
your board from dings, scratches and natural elements.
• Socks – While they can literally look like socks or not, surf socks are tight-fitting slips
that cover either all or most of your feet and help keep them warm while providing
some extra traction while riding the surfboard.
• Leash – A surf leash is a urethane cord that attaches the ankle of the surfer to the tail
end of a surfboard. The leash is secured to the surfer's ankle by a Velcro strap and
provides an ample amount of stretch to give the surfer some freedom yet absorbs the
force attributed from waves.
• Traction Pads – Surfboard deck grip (or traction pads) are used as a replacement for
surfboard wax to help a surfer stay on the surfboard. The grip is applied to the clean
deck of the board permanently using the adhesive backing of the grip.
As a bonus, if you haven’t heard about Finatic.com where you get to choose from a huge
selection of surf fins, order them, try them out, and return them if they aren’t everything you
ever wanted… now you have. It’s basically a place to test drive surfboard fins in real life!
You can also read countless reviews of surf fins from others across the planet to help decide
which fins you want to take for a ride next. Go check it out.