Global Surf Industries has 11 brands with a huge selection of surfboards for all levels. These grands include Walden, Webber, Aloha, South Point, Modern Longboards, 7, McTavish, Blue, NSP, Surf Series, and GSI Soft. Beginners through expert will find a a surfboard from GSI.
Steve Walden has been shaping surfboards since 1961. His GSI boards feature the Magic Model bottom contour.
Greg Webber is releasing his most modern designs with GSI. These surfboards feature SLX epoxy construction. As in super lightweight construction.
Aloha Surfboards has been around since 1978 has several world class shapers and a high profile team of riders.
South Point Surfboards features shapes by Carl Shaper, Jeff Timpone, and Keone Downing. These boards feature epoxy construction and the latest models are lighter than ever.
Modern Longboards truly pushed surfboard design in new directions with the Modern Contour and the Meyerhoffer. The Contour features rail stringers of heavy duty fiberglass and more exaggerated bottome contours. The Meyerhoffer is to be released in 2009.
7 Surfboards have extremely popular fish models in both epoxy and traditional construction. Many 7 Surfboards come with 5 fin boxes allowing for quad and thruster fin setups. The latest board is the 9'8" Uber Fish, a standup paddle board.
Bob McTavish has been innovating surfboards for 45 years and his GSI models are no exeption. The 2009 models combine elements of EPS and epoxy; reducing the weight but maintaing flex. These boards include the 8'1" Carver, the 9'1" Fireball, and the 9'1" F4.
Bob Describes the McTavish Fireball
NSP makes brutally tough surfboads. This probably explains their popularity in rental shops. These boards can take a beating.
Blue Surfboards are popular with beginner and intermediate surfers. They make funboard/lonboard shapes in both traditional and epoxy materials.
Surf Series makes durable, versatile surfboards perfect for travelling.
GSI Soft are for those looking for a soft surfboard at a great price. These feature an EPS core and wooden stringer.