Every once in a while at my local break, I see another surfer with a cool piece of gear that’s new to me, like a Surf Grass Mat or a Topless Boardbag.

In over ten years of surfing, I’ve tried a lot of atypical accessories myself, including a Shark Camo decal that has worked (so far) to deter toothy attacks on my fish surfboard.
“These things will make the whole surf experience easier and more fun!”

So here’s a list of useful gear that you might not know about, things that make the whole surf experience easier or more fun and let you focus on riding the waves.

N.B. Most of these products are available from the USA, but we’ve included some European equivalents where possible.