From keeping your car keys secure to choosing a suitable leash, a little preparation helps you enjoy time in the water. Explore our practical surf accessory guides.
Equipment and preparation
- How to choose a surfboard leash
- How long should a surfboard leash be?
- Surf key locks and car key security
- Surfer’s ear and ear protection
- Gift ideas for surfers
- Surfboard care and maintenance
Equipment from the Models & Surf archive
These model notes preserve specifications from our former catalogue. Models & Surf no longer sells this equipment. Compatibility and performance descriptions are historical listing information; check the actual board, equipment and fittings rather than treating a model name as a universal fit.
Surfboard Carry Shoulder Strap
Original catalogue information. Models & Surf no longer sells this item. These historical listing statements are not a current safety or performance rating.
The archived carry strap is a black nylon strap for carrying a surfboard or stand-up paddleboard. Its description records adjustment for the board and user and a wide shoulder pad.
| Material | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Adjustment described in source | Adjustable to your body size and surfboard/paddle board size |
| Shoulder support described in source | Wide shoulder pad |
| Closure hardware described in source | Buckles |
| Package Includes | 1 x Surfboard Carry Shoulder Strap |
Traction Pad
Original catalogue information. Models & Surf no longer sells this item. These historical listing statements are not a current safety or performance rating.
The archived traction pad uses a three-piece design and 3M adhesive backing. The source lists medium/high tail-kick variants and double-diamond or double-cross groove patterns.
| Pieces | 3 pieces |
|---|---|
| Adhesive described in source | 3M Adhesive backing; Peel N’ Stick |
| Tail kick described in source | Mid or High Tail kick |
| Groove patterns described in source | Double Diamond Groove or Double Cross Groove |
| Army model feature in source | Perforated |
| Original colour options | Black; Grey - Black; Acqua - Black; Army Green |
| Archived Tail Kick options | Medium; High |
| Original option combinations | Black / Medium; Grey - Black / High; Acqua - Black / High; Army Green / Medium |
Wrist Strap 360 Mount - GoPro Compatible
Original catalogue information. Models & Surf no longer sells this item. These historical listing statements are not a current safety or performance rating.
The archived wrist mount has a rotating 360-degree base with an angle-lock mechanism, a Velcro/elastic strap and a foam cushion. The package description lists the mount and one screw.
| Base rotation | 360 degrees |
|---|---|
| Angle mechanism described in source | Lock-in and out mechanism to fix the angle |
| Strap construction | Velcro bind with elastic strap |
| Cushion | Foam cushion |
| Package Includes | 1 x Wrist Strap 360 Mount; 1 x Screw |
| GoPro models explicitly listed in archived source | HERO9 Black; HERO8 Black; HERO7 Black, White and Silver; HERO6 Black; HERO5 Black and Session; HERO4 Black, Silver and Session; HERO3+; HERO3; HERO2; HERO1; HERO (2018); MAX; Fusion 360 |
| Other camera brands listed in archived source | SJCAM; Insta360; DJI Osmo; Kaiser Baas; Xiaomi Yi; CamGo; Sony Action Cam |
