The Monster Children Christmas Gift Guide For Surfers
Christmas is coming up quick smart and if you’re anything like us you still haven’t bought a single present.
Buying for surfers can be a fickle thing but we are here to make life easier for you. This guide features some budget-friendly stocking stuffers all the way up to the main prize depending on how naughty or nice your surfing loved one has been. At any rate they probably only deserve a punch in the face for leaving you on the beach for hours on end and waking you up at 5am but perhaps you have more heart within you than us and want to show some love. Here’s our recommendations.
STEPH SIGNATURE TRACTION PAD BY STEPH SHOP
Embody the GOAT with her signature trac pad designed by Steph to maximise surfing performance and sized to fit her Shortboards and Step-Up Guns. Featuring a couple of different flavours in a diamond groove pattern. Our pick is the Camo. We heard it scares off sharks.
SPF 50 NATURAL TINTED MOISTURISER BY AVOCADO ZINC
Move over every other zinc on the market because Avocado Zinc has officially topped the list. I have tried every, single sunscreen and zinc there is believe me when I say nothing else compares to this shit for keeping your skin protected and hydrated. You put this stuff on, go for a surf and it feels like you’ve had a fucking facial instead of feeling like a dried-up sultana. Ten points.
BALLET PIROUETTE LEASH
The BALLET boys know how to do it and their leashes are no exception. Design forward, surf heavy. Available in 6FT pro, 6FT reg, 7FT mid and 9FT log so it is the perfect gift for any of your surfing pals no matter what they surf.
RAGE WET DRY PACK
Designed to keep your wet gear separate, or if it’s raining your dry gear dry, or if it’s any day of the week, your beers cold. The possibilities are endless. Tried and tested by the infamous RAGE team so you know it’s been through the paces.
FRIDAY CLASSIC BOARDSHORTS
Boardshorts aren’t just for the boys, especially with a pair of Friday Classic Boardshorts. Hand stitched, high waisted and specifically designed for ladies of leisure by our new favourite Australian local brand Friday. Plus just have a look at those damn colourways. It’s almost like this is a surf brand established by females with style instead of whoever is product-designing hibiscuses for the 70th year in a row at all those other surf brands.
LEO WETSUITS
Get yourself a custom suit for surfing by none other than our boy Leo Le Blanc (get to know him here) from Leo Wetsuits. Say goodbye to rubbing, wearing, ill-fitted wetties and say hello to a 100% tailored number that is guaranteed to make you surf better.
PUSSY SURFBOARDS
Pussy Surfboards are one-of-a-kind boards for all levels that are bringing the fun back into surfing. Fuck your generic Al Merrick Fever and capitalise on some actual personality with these colourful boards by the fun queen, Jaleesa Vincent. We recommend the DOLLY as an all rounder, or the BRITNEY for those looking for a more skatey version. While you’re at it, get some merch because it is iconic and made by Jal’s mum.
BARBARIAN DAYS BY WILLIAM FINNEGAN
The ultimate novel for the surfing variety. If you have this on your shelf, it means you can surf and it means you can read a book, which are two impressive hobbies when trying to find a mate. Beautifully written and full of all the world’s most iconic surfing spots. It will make you want to book a surf trip ASAP which could offer you some respite from your surfing friend if you’re the one buying it and that is what you want or perhaps you will be invited along to a tropical paradise. Win win either way.
ANYTHING FROM FORMER, OBVIOUSLY
What would a surf list be without plugging our favourite brand. And no we are not just plugging them because half their team is in the latest Team Average 4 (or are we?). It doesn’t really matter what your pick for your loved one from FORMER, it will be the pick of the presents. Rider-owned and operated, so you know your money is going back into the very sport your present receiver adores.
YETI COLSTER INSULATED CAN COOLER
There is only one thing better than a beer after a long day of surfing in the sun and that is a cold beer in the sun after a long day of surfing in the sun. Ensure your loved one’s well deserved beverage remains cold for as long as they are chinwagging in the carpark with this Yeti cooler.
NOAH COLLINS DESIGN BOARDSHORTS
Fashion forward, under the radar IYKYK designers are hard to find these days so let us let you in on Noah Collins. As a surfer, turned designer this guy knows a thing or two about how to make boardshorts that are as practical as they are stylish. We want everything he makes but the boardshorts are the standout for the surfers we must say.
TOKEN HOODIE
Token are the cool, new kids on the block. In the spirit of waves being better in winter we recommend a Token hoodie from their 2 Blessed 2B Stressed range. When all the other brands seem to be clones of each other, Token is bringing a new attitude to clothing and we can’t get around them enough.
