Surf Station 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
When it comes to holiday shopping, you can never get started too early. This year, hitting the stores before the season is in full swing is especially important. Staffing shortages and supply chain woes will make for inventory shortages, paired with longer shipping times for online shoppers.
Luckily, you can stop by your local surf shop to find goodies for everyone on your list this year. Whether you’re looking for a surfer, a skater, or a flat out fashionista, the Surf Station has what you need. We’ve compiled some of our favorite merchandise of the year into our annual holiday gift guide, which you can shop here. These are just a few of top picks from our ever-expanding selection.
Hamboards & Loaded x Carver Skateboards
For many surfers (especially those of us in Florida), travel is an essential part of keeping our stoke alive and well. We travel to far-flung destinations to escape flat spells, itching the scratch caused by surf starvation. Since 2020, international travel hasn’t been in the cards for many of us. So what’s there to do when the surf deprived become desperate? One answer is to hit the pavement with your favorite surfskate. These longer, larger skateboards are made for carving, cruising, and pumping, bridging the gap between shedding in the water and on land. One of our favorite surfskates comes from Hamboards, better known as the “little company that makes the really BIG board”. Created in Huntington Beach, CA, Hamboards offers everything from snappy 26” models to 60” logger boards perfect for practicing your cross step.
The stylish boards from Loaded x Carver are another top pick. If you’re looking for a surfskate with stability for airs and more critical maneuvers, the Loaded x Carver surfskates are the way to go. While these boards also perform with glide and flow, the innovative Carver CX trucks fitted on these shapes offer a more balanced ride than other surfskates on the market.
Creatures of Leisure Surfears 3.0
This little gadget may very well become your best friend throughout the cold water months. Creatures of Leisure has improved the quality and fit of these protective ear plugs. These ear plugs are designed to keep out cold air, water, and bacteria, while still allowing sound to filter in. Professional surfer Connor Coffin became a proponent of wearing this protective gear while surfing after his brother and father both had to undergo surgery for surfer’s ear, a condition caused primarily by exposure to cold and wind. These color-coded ear plugs come in a durable silicone case, protecting your Surfears while on the go.
Vans Booties
Vans first made their mark on the footwear industry in 1966, and now nearly six decades later, the guys over at Vans have created a surf bootie designed to keep you “Off the Wall” in the water. These booties are made with Vans’ iconic grip, which provides unmatched control and boardfeel. In-store and online, we have both the Vans “Hi V” and “Mid” surf boots. The Hi V boots are made with a gusseted collar, which seals the calf and keeps water out, keeping you warmer. On the other hand, the Mid boots have perforated neoprene uppers and drain holes, allowing water to flow in and out of the boot, regulating temperature. The Mid boots also have an extra layer of protection, making these perfect for reef breaks and warmer waters.
Pit Vipers
They’re all the rage: the oversized shades oddly reminiscent of a set of 1980’s ski goggles. They’re Pit Viper sunglasses, and they’re exactly what your favorite grom is hoping to get in their stocking this year.
These flashy shades may seem like a gimmick, but Pit Viper Worldwide produces a high-quality set of sunglasses built to withstand an active, extreme lifestyle. All Pit Viper sunglasses have 100 percent protection from UV rays, and are made of 1.2 mm impact resistant plastic, making them able to hold up to even the most rugged wearer. These stylish shades have been flying off the rack this season, so you won’t want to wait to pick up a pair this Christmas!
Nixon Watches
If John Candy taught us anything in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, it’s that a Casio isn’t worth much these days. So this holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about upgrading your accessories. Nixon watches fit the bill, providing style and functionality with their surf watches. Since 1998, Nixon has produced quality lifestyle accessories, working alongside athletes, musicians, and artists to refine their products. One of our favorites this season is the High Tide, a sustainable surf watch made from recycled ocean plastic with over 550 preprogrammed tide locations. If you’re looking for a sleeker look, the Nixon Heat is the most slender surf watch on the market without sacrificing durability and performance.
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