Surfboarding in India has been gaining more and more traction in recent years, both as a sport and as a leisure activity. The experience is a great selling point for many tourist spots and people are planning their vacations around their surfing activities. Moreover, surfing competitions are becoming among some of the most popular forms of outdoor sports; encouraging young people around the country to actively pursue the skill.
This has led homegrown brands to create locally crafted surfboards and expand on the growing culture in the country. Here are six Indian brands crafting unique boards with special designs and custom features.
I. Kallialay Original Series (k_os_workshop)
Kallialay Surf School based in Thandryankuppam, Tamil Nadu has been teaching India how to surf since 2008. Taking their love of surfing beyond just lessons they make sure the experience is fun and welcoming as well. The same school has a shop that makes surfboards handcrafted with unique designs. They only work on specific projects, crafted for particular individuals by taking inspiration from their likes and dislikes.
Based in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, Blu Surfboards creates handcrafted surfboards custom-made according to individual preferences. They also undertake surfboard repairs including fin plugs, leash plugs, dings, and half-broken nose & tail fixes. Designed to enhance your experience on the water, their premium boards offer versatility and efficiency.
III. Nico Erni (erni_surfboards)
Bringing high-quality boards with affordable price tags to the Indian market, Erni is a surf shop that creates custom-made boards through pre-orders. Using local materials to craft professional surfboards. Their designs range from beginner boards to advanced boards; incorporating special artwork and custom fits according to the needs of their customers.
IV. Coral Surfboards (coral_surfboards)
Based in Mamallapuram, Chennai, this surf shop creates some of the most unique and vibrant boards currently present in the Indian market. Made by surf instructor Raghul Panneer, Coral Surfboards sells boards that are sure to catch your eye. Their designs are intricate and involve the individual quirks of their customers.
Creating handcrafted surfboards with fun eclectic designs and high performance, Alai Surfboards is the perfect destination to find the skateboard just right for you. Based in Chennai, they offer a special hydro-sprinter board for a smooth high powered experience during surfing, helping you glide over the water. With stellar designs, their curations are best suited for your surf day.
VI. Kove Kraft (kove.kraft)
Based in Kovalam, Tamil Nadu, a surfboard shaping company founded by Sekar, a surfer and Shrishti, a graphic designer is the perfect destination to find exciting designs with efficient performance. With a goal to make surf products for the local surf community, the duo crafts multiple other surf accessories to improve the experience. Their designs take inspiration from the individual likings of their customers, making unique boards with an eclectic set of features.
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