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m8r8 Surfboards

Ever since surfing increased in popularity during the 1960s and the market for custom surfboards emerged, companies like m8r8 opened up.  M8r8 has been producing high performance surfboards for a number of years.  They have shortboards, fishboards, Mini Mals, longboards and even custom surfboards.  They have designed and manufactured custom boards for the professionals and they have models that will meet the needs of any surfer. The m8r8 company is known for designing traditional fiberglass surfboards and there are a variety of models available. M8r8 also specializes in Epoxy Surfboards as well as Epoxy Paddleboards.

m8r8 Surfboards for sale on eBay:

McTavish Surfboards

McTavish Surfboards are designed by Bob McTavish who first began producing boards in 1962.  McTavish boards have been shaped by the designer for major companies as well as professional surfers.  One of the revolutionary designs introduced by McTavish is the Tuflite epoxy construction.  This material became extremely popular during the 90s.  The McTavish factory operates in Byron Bay, Australia and distributes dozens of models internationally.  Any type of surfer will find a design and board construction that fits his needs with McTavish. The latest innovation is the SLX EPS/epoxy construction that combines these materials for a lighter and more flexible board.

McTavish Surfboards for sale on eBay:

Rare Vintage Bob McTavish "Bluebird" single fin pin tail surfboard AU $285.00

Mini mal surfboard AU $500.00

FIN FOR NOSERIDER LONGBOARD OR STAND UP AU $40.00

1970's Vintage McTavish Surfboard ~ 6' 10" Hand Shaped ~ "Classic" Series AU $50.00

McTavish Fireball 9"1 AU $400.00

MacTavish "Bluebird" Series - Retro Machine - 7'0'' x 201/2'' x 2 3/4'' AU $800.00

Mctavish Carver Surfboard AU $600.00

MALIBU SURFBOARD "AUSTRALIAN LONGBOARDING" MAGS X 3 THREE. LONGBOARD SURFING AU $.99

MCTAVISH REDLINE MODEL LONGBOARD ~ AS NEW 9'6"x 23"x3" See ALL PIX AU $1,300.00

MCTAVISH Restored Single Fin Vintage Surfboard AU $600.00

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Quicksilver Surfboards

Quicksilver is a major US company that sells surfing equipment including custom designed surfboards.  The Quicksilver logo is a prominent one that features a big wave next to a mountain against a red background. A variety of shapers design high quality and advanced surfboards for Quicksilver.  Each of these shapers introduced ground breaking technology that ultimately changed the world of surfing.  One of the earliest advancements was designed by Simon Anderson in 1980 and it featured three fins on a board.  This design still dominates the industry.  Other Quicksilver shapers have included Brett Warner, Mark Phipps, Mark Richards and Greg Brown. With such dedication to surfing, the company began the Quicksilver Pro surfing tournament that is regularly held in Australia.

Quicksilver Surfboards for sale on eBay:

6'4" Carbon Fiber fiber Flex Surfboard AU $230.00

Simon Anderson 6'6" thruster AU $200.00

7' 2'' QUICKSILVER SURFBOARD NEVER USED AU $500.00

DHD Surfboards

Darren Handley is a one-of-a-kind shaper for custom surfboards and has started his own label known as Darren Handley Designs (DHD).  Darren’s surfboards are sold across the world through major surf companies including Rip Curl.  Darren was born to be a surfer and he began learning about the production of surfboard when he was only twelve years old.  DHD was established in Australia where Darren learned about the Gold Coast surfing environment.  The surfing conditions led the designer to create some of the most speedy and high performance boards in the market.  A number of pros ride DHD surfboards, allowing Darren to reach the top in the surfboard industry.

DHD Surfboards for sale on eBay:

CHANNEL ISLANDS DUMPSTER DIVER - 6'0" - AL MERRICK - NEAR NEW AU $495.00

DHD Less than 6'0" Surfboard Bat Tail Custome Made AU $150.00

Dhd Ripcurl surfboard AU $300.00

DHD surfboard AU $155.50

Al Merrick MBM+ shortboard not a JS, DHD or Chilli AU $195.00

DHD Pocket Knife 5'10 x 20 1/4 x 2 9/16 Surfboard NEW AU $695.00

Brande New Mick Fanning DHD Surfboard Unwanted Prize AU $200.00

FCS Fins - DHD2 PC - Smoke Hex/Gold Star - Thruster - Surfboard AU $117.95

FCS Fins - DHD-2 Glass Flex - Surfboard AU $65.95

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Rip Curl Surfboards

Rip Curl is a company dedicated to designing and manufacturing surfboards, including custom made ones, that are tailored to the individual surfer’s needs.  The company began in 1969 with Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer during the most competitive time for surfboard production in Australia.  By giving surfers some of the best boards to ride the waves of Torquay, Victoria, Rip Curl gained in popularity and success.  Each custom board has been handcrafted and includes the latest in surfboard technology and design.  Today, Rip Curl distributes its surfboards to independent companies and continues to operate numerous stores across the globe.

Rip Curl Surfboards for sale on eBay:

BONGA PERKINS 9'.1" LONG BOARD EPOXY AU $250.00

Ripcurl Mini Malibu Surfboard AU $172.50

Ripcurl & Billabong & Oneill 30cm Surfboards AU $45.00

6'0" Rip Curl Surfboard AU $150.00

6'5 Rip Curl Michael Anthony Surfboard AU $61.00

Surfboard by Rip Curl Lead Shaper Michael Anthony (6'6" 3 fin) AU $100.00

62 VOLKSWAGEN SAMBA RIPCURL SURF BUS SURFBOARD 1/24 CODE 3 JADA V-DUBS DIECAST AU $59.95

Rip Curl 6' 10 Surf Board With Cover And Leg Rope AU $300.00

surfboard AU $300.00

VW BEACH BUGGY MEYERS MANXTER RIPCURL SILVER 1/24 CODE 3 JADA V-DUBS DIECAST AU $59.95

surf board AU $500.00

Aloha Australia 7ft 2inch Swallowtail Surfboard AU $250.00

Dhd Ripcurl surfboard AU $300.00

Paddle Board AU $90.00

Rip Curl 6'2" Thruster Surfboard AU $150.00

RIP CURL MICHAEL ANTHONY SURFBOARD 5'9" IPOD LOGO DESIGN AU $50.00

Rip Curl coffin board bag AU $150.00

Rip Curl 6'6" Surfboard AU $99.99

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JS Surfboards

JS Surfboards are manufactured in Australia in close proximity to some of the best surf breaks in the country.  The company started off with Jason Stevenson (JS) who shaped surfboards for professional surfers.  Over time, JS became highly popular and many pros began to turn to JS when he opened up the company for custom-shaped surfboards.  Although JS surfboards have been sponsored by major companies, their designs and logo are distinct. The JS models include the Fly Boy, Fat Fish 2, Combat, Quad and many more. Companies such s Billabong have some of their surfboards shaped by JS.  Aside from the pros, JS produces high quality boards for all sorts of surfers.

JS Surfboards for sale on eBay:

CHANNEL ISLANDS DUMPSTER DIVER - 6'0" - AL MERRICK - NEAR NEW AU $495.00

Webber Surfboard 6'0" Great condition not Js, not firewire, not Al Merrick AU $199.00

SURFBOARD - STEALTH SURFBOARDS 6'2 CARBON FISH SHORTBOARD QUAD OR THRUSTER JS AU $450.00

js 6'3" x 19 x 2 1/2 AU $470.00

Misfit Surfboard Magic Mule 5'7 (not JS, Al Merrick, Simon Anderson, Chilli) AU $450.00

Js Modco, Not Al Merrick Firewire AU $450.00

JS Surfboard 6'5" x 18+5/8" x 2+3/8" AU $150.00

Andy Irons model JS Surfboard 6'2'' + FCS G5 fins made in Australia AU $399.00

JS 6'2" Konfusion Surfboard near new condition AU $550.00

SURFBOARD - STEALTH SURFBOARDS 6'4 CARBON FISH SHORTBOARD QUAD OR THRUSTER JS AU $310.00

5'10" JS KINGPIN SURFBOARD USED AU $520.00

SURFBOARD JS 6' 3 AU $250.00

SURFBOARD - STEALTH SURFBOARDS 6'0 CARBON FISH SHORTBOARD QUAD OR THRUSTER JS AU $400.00

JS Industries 6'3" Combat Surfboard AU $255.00

Al Merrick MBM+ shortboard not a JS, DHD or Chilli AU $195.00

JS Konfusion Surfboard AU $350.00

VADER "THE VORTEX" SURFBOARD 5'5, 5'7, 5'9 (Dumpster, Blak Box, Fish, JS, Rusty) AU $410.00

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Firewire Surfboards

Firewire is a surfer-found company that manufactures custom surfboards for surfers across the world.  In 2009, Firewire won the Pioneer Award at the Australian Surfing Awards.  The award was accepted by director and designer of Firewire, Nev Hyman.  The company was started in Australia and San Diego and is now internationally acclaimed for technologically advanced surfboards.  The pioneer of Firewire is Taj Burrow who now works closely with Nev to design high performance surfboards.  Firewire is recognized to have some of the most groundbreaking features in the entire industry of surfboards.  These include Future Shapes Technology, Sandwich Blank Construction, and Direct Drive.

Firewire Surfboards for sale on eBay:

CHANNEL ISLANDS DUMPSTER DIVER - 6'0" - AL MERRICK - NEAR NEW AU $495.00

Webber Surfboard 6'0" Great condition not Js, not firewire, not Al Merrick AU $199.00

Js Modco, Not Al Merrick Firewire AU $450.00

firewire surfboard AU $700.00

FIREWIRE Surfboard 6"1 AU $150.00

5'10 lost stealth firewire epoxy surfboard AU $550.00

6'1 firewire direct drive flexfire epoxy surfboard AU $290.00

FireWire Surfboard - Australia Wide Shipping ! Fire Wire AU $595.00

FIREWIRE FLEXFIRE RAPID FIRE SURFBOARD AU $500.00

7'2 Diverse Dynocore indo gun custom epoxy surfboard performance & Carbon fibre AU $700.00

Firewire Alternator Surfboard - Pickup in Melbourne AU $325.00

Firewire Surfboard Stealth 5"8 AU $450.00

Firewire Alternator Surfboard FST Near Perfect Condition RRP$1075 in St Kilda AU $.99

VADER "THE VORTEX" SURFBOARD 5'5, 5'7, 5'9 (Dumpster, Blak Box, Fish, JS, Rusty) AU $410.00

6'0 Diverse Dynocore ex pro custom epoxy surfboard with carbon fibre glassing AU $650.00

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Webber Surfboards

Webber Surfboards are designed by Greg Webber, a trend setting surfboard architect.  The company was established in Australia and continues to design and produce high quality custom surfboards.  The surfboards are created with the latest technology.  The new models in the Webber family include The One, The Pin Tail, The Mini Fish, and The Double. Each one has been designed with a specific goal in mind.  While The One is geared towards surfers of all skill levels, The Pin Tail has been created to let surfers ride the biggest waves.  In 2008, Webber introduced the double concave design that many of the boards come with.  SLX Technology is another ground breaking advancement engineered by Webber.  With cutting edge concepts and high performance features, Webber is a leading manufacturer of quality surfboards.

Webber Surfboard 6'0" Great condition not Js, not firewire, not Al Merrick AU $199.00

Webber Surfboard 6'0 AU $300.00

Webber 6'6" - Used Some damage AU $36.00

Webber Surfboard AU $152.50

Webber 6'4" x 18 3/4 x 2 1/2 SLX Surfboard AU $400.00

Webber Afterburner Surfboard 6'2" AU $99.00

Fish Surfboards

Find fish surfboards around Australia. Note that the boards listed below are not organised by location so check out where the board is once you get to eBay.

Simon Anderson 6'3" x 18 3/4" x 2 3/8" Equaliser surfboard AU $300.00

SURFBOARD - STEALTH SURFBOARDS 6'2 CARBON FISH SHORTBOARD QUAD OR THRUSTER JS AU $450.00

New 8'0x23"x 3" Big Fish Swallow Tail OZ Summer Surfboard Fishboard AU $339.00

New 8'6x23"x 3" Big Fish Swallow Tail OZ Summer Surfboard Fishboard AU $379.00

Surfboard NEW - 9'2 Longboard - Epoxy Board - Gloss finish FREE FINS + box AU $890.00

Surfboard NEW - 7'4 Mini Mal Epoxy Gloss finish board + FREE FINS AU $115.50

Brand New 8‘ Fish Surfboard Pin Round Nose Fish Tail 4xG5 AU $349.00

Brand New 7'6 Fish Surfboard Pin Round Nose Fish Tail 2xG5+9" AU $319.00

Brand New Surfboard 6'7“ Short Board Fish Tail 4 G5 Fins AU $285.00

LT 6'0 Viperfish clear sanded - ex Sydney Warehouse AU $389.00

LT 6'6 Pablo Shortboard Clear Gloss - ex Sydney Warehouse AU $389.00

LT 6'6 Pablo Shortboard with Spray - ex Perth Warehouse AU $409.00

LT 6'0 Viperfish with Spray - ex Perth Warehouse AU $409.00

E Surf Zombie Fish AU $400.00

New Fibreglass Surfboard 6'6 FISH & FINS - 3 FIN AU $369.00

FRESH 6'8 Tiger Fish FR-TIG-608-AB-BLUE BIG SALE 4 the 2012 AU $500.00

FRESH 6'6 Tiger Fish FR-TIG-606-AB-BLUE BIG SALE 4 X'mas price increase in Jan AU $500.00

FRESH 6'6 Tiger Fish FR-TIG-606-AA-BLUE BIG SALE 4 the 2012 AU $500.00

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So You Want To Start Surfing

So you want to start surfing. All those pictures and video of curling blue peaks and crystal tubes have worked their magic on you. Great. Welcome to the world of surfing. Now to get started.

Surfing is a very enjoyable sport but can be dangerous. Spending your time in an ocean full of currents, tows and breaking waves brings risks. It is important to learn to "read the break". Start on a sandy beach; it is best to leave the point and reef breaks until you have some skills. But even on the beach danger lurks so find an experienced lifeguard to show you how to spot a rip and the best places to paddle out.

You will want to be a competent swimmer. It is important that you can make it back to shore in the event you become separated from your board. The ability to swim 100m should be viewed as a minimum requirement.

You should also be reasonably fit. If a wave tosses you off your board you will be required to hold your breath for a time and this does reduce your energy quite quickly. Nothing gets you fit for surfing like, well, surfing. Start with some short sessions in the water and work up from there.

A good way to get familiar with the surf and to build up some fitness is to swim in the waves. Go to a patrolled beach and throw yourself into the whitewater. Let yourself get washed around and become familiar with the sensation of breaking waves.

If you are completely new to the surf maybe try a bodyboard to begin with. Again, find a patrolled beach and use the bodyboard to get out past the breaking waves and paddle into a few. Bodyboarding is a great way to get a feel for the ocean and its movements if you have never caught a wave.

Now for the good stuff. Finding a board. Beginners may want to start with a soft surfboard - a stable board that is softer than the standard fibreglass boards. Ideal for learning the basics of surfing.

If choosing a regular fibreglass board the rule of thumb is that the longer the board, the easier it is to ride. A longer, wider, fatter board is easier to paddle and ride than a shorter, slimmer board. What it gives up in speed and dynamics it makes up for in stability. As you progress as a surfer you will likely try many different types of boards. You will find surfboards for sale in surf shops (obviously) and there are plenty of second hand surfboards on ebay.

Now, just before hitting the waves there is one more think you need to do. Find some flat water somewhere and go for a paddle. Paddling will make or break you as a surfer. Your paddling ability will get you out past the breakers and once out the back will get you into a wave. So become familiar with your board and start building those paddling muscles before your first surf.

Ok. You're ready. Let's go surfing.