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Haydenshapes Surfboards was founded in 1996 by Hayden Cox in Sydney, Australia.At the time of establishment, Hayden was 15 and in high school. After snapping his favourite surfboard and not being able to afford a new one, he decided to make one of his own instead. [7]
Rip Curl is known for manufacturing technical products and innovation in the surf industry. Rip Curl's "FlashBomb Wetsuit" won three consecutive SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association) awards for "Wetsuit of the Year" in 2011, 2012 and 2013. [13] [14] The Rip Curl Group took home six wins at the 2017 SBIA Awards in Australia. [15]
Mambo Graphics (also, 100% Mambo; and marketed as Mambo) is an Australian clothing brand specialises in swimwear, wetsuits, casual wear apparel and surfing accessories. Mambo was launched in 1984 by Australian entrepreneur and founder of Phantom Records, Dare Jennings along with his business partner, Andrew Rich.
Based upon the success in Australia, the company decided to export Billabong's products, and by the late 1980s, Billabong board shorts were available in other countries, including New Zealand, Japan, and South Africa. In the 1990s, the surf industry as a whole grew significantly, and Billabong was a part of this growth process.
Rusty is an Australian surfboard and surfwear brand formed in 1985 by Rusty Preisendorfer. [2] [3] It also operates in the US under the name Rusty Surfboards.Notably, Rusty has worked with professional surfers such as Josh Kerr, [4] Jamie O'Brien, C. J. Hobgood, Wade Carmichael, [5] Liam "Letty" Mortensen, [6] and Jacob "Zeke" Szekely.
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is an Australian not-for-profit community organisation that promotes water safety and provides surf rescue services.. SLSA strives to create a safe environment on Australia's beaches and coastline through patrols, education and training, public safety campaigns and the promotion of health and fitness.
Founded by Djungutti-Djirringanj elder Margret Campbell in 1993, Dreamtime Southern X is one of the country’s first travel companies to be wholly owned and operated by Indigenous people.
Tracks is a monthly Australian surf magazine, promoting itself as "the surfers' bible." [1] It is published by Nextmedia. Tracks was established in October 1970 by Alby Falzon, John Witzig, and David Elfick, starting as a kind of counterculture tabloid, printed on newsprint and produced on Sydney's northern beaches. Since then it has grown to ...