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Hess Surfboards

Danny Hess turned his passions for surfing and carpentry into a profession. Hess Surfboards are beautiful, high-performance boards made from sustainable materials. Danny crafts every board by hand from his workshop in San Francisco. Check out is beautiful work.



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WATERBUOY | FLOATATION DEVICE WITH FLASHING LIGHT - Image

WATERBUOY | FLOATATION DEVICE WITH FLASHING LIGHT

This is a must have gadget for boaters and anglers, the Waterbuoy is a floating device with a high tech trigger that activates within seconds on immersion in water. You can now relax and enjoy your water related recreation without having to worry about valuables falling into the water. Holds up to 1kg and has a flashing light that turns the balloon into a flashing beacon visible for up to 250m. Watch the spectacular video of it in action after the jump....
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WATERPROOF ARM PACK | BY OVERBOARD - Image

WATERPROOF ARM PACK | BY OVERBOARD

Recently we featured Overboard´s 100% waterproof backpacks, ideal for water sports and outdoor adventures. But what if you don´t carry that much gear? Check out Overboard´s Pro-Sports Waterproof Arm Pack, the ideal solution for carrying your phone and other small items like cash, car keys, credit cards while out on the water. The dry bag is 100% waterproof and submersible to 19ft/6m plus it floats safely on water. via...
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QUIKSILVER HIGHLINE AIRLIFT VEST - Image

QUIKSILVER HIGHLINE AIRLIFT VEST

The Highline Airlift Vest sets a new safety standard for big wave surfers, a CO2-powered inflation vest, that aims to lift surfers who fall on big waves. Quiksilver partnered with diving equipment manufacturer Aqua Lung to develop an inflatable flotation device. A culmination of years worth of research and development, the neoprene vest utilizes carbon-dioxide cartridges to help bring the wearer to the surface in heavy hold-down situations. It features four differen...
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