Description
Surfing is more than just waves and a board – it’s about being in tune with the ocean. To stay connected and protect your ears, the right gear matters. The surfing ear plugs from SurfEars keeps water out while letting sound in, preventing ear infections and surfer’s ear without compromising your hearing.
SurfEars 4.0 builds on this with enhanced durability and a new wingless option, offering added comfort under winter hoods or for smaller ears. Crafted partly from recycled ocean plastics and repurposed silicone, it’s designed to reduce environmental impact while performing at its best. Protect your ears and the planet, all while staying fully connected to the water.
For those who feel the ocean’s call, every wave and whisper matters. Surfing isn’t just a sport—it’s a connection with nature. And in that connection, protecting your ears is essential. SurfEars was born out of this very need.
Our founder, Christian Dittrich, a cold-water surfer, experienced firsthand the frustration of ear infections during a surf trip in Morocco. Determined to find a solution, he and a team of engineers created SurfEars, the optimal surfing ear plugs that balance ear protection with the ability to hear the ocean.
Surfer’s ear (exostosis) is a condition caused by prolonged exposure to cold water and wind, leading to bone growth in the ear canal. Over time, it can cause hearing loss and recurring infections. Swimmer’s ear, caused by trapped water and bacteria, leads to painful infections as well. For surfers, wearing earplugs isn’t just about comfort—it’s about protecting your ears from long-term damage and staying in the water without risking your hearing.
THERE ARE MANY ASPECTS TO SURFBOARD SELECTION THESE ARE THE POINTS TO CONSIDER
LENGTH
Typically surfboards are measured in inches. The length is measured from the nose to the tail. Choosing the length of the surfboard is dependant on your size (weight, height), board type and waves conditions you wish to use the board for.
WIDTH
The widest point of the surfboard is measured from rail to rail. Generally the wider the surfboard the more stable the board, while a board with smaller width maintains better speed and performance.
BOARD THICKNESS
Surfboard thickness is measured from the top deck to the bottom. The thickness again has a bearing on the board’s performance. Professional surfers will tend to go for the thinner boards as they are lighter and offer better performance.The thicker boards are stronger and because there is more foam under the surfer the boards are more stable.
ROCKER
The bottom curve of a surfboard. Generally the more rocker the surfboard has the more loose (manoeuvrable) the surfboard will be. Where the flatter rocker surfboards will be faster, although they will lack the looseness. The nose is the tip of the surfboard, the nose can vary in shapes and size. Basically the thinner the nose the more response the board will perform, while wider noses are better for stabilization.
STRINGER
Used to increase the strength of a surfboard, a stringer (normally made from wood) runs down the length of a surfboards (typically in the centre of the board from the tip of the nose to the tail).
Boards built with Epoxy, Carbon Fibre and soft boards generally don’t have stringers.
FINS
Generally heavier surfers require larger fins to hold the waves better. Although if you prefer to ride a looser (less hold in the waves), smaller fins would be a better option.
FIN CONSIDERATIONS
Fin configurations have an effect on the ways your surfboards perform.
The following are some of the more common fin configurations.
SINGLE FIN
The single fin was the original fin configuration for surfboards. Based on the idea of the sailboat keel. Single fins are added stabilization and control on the powerful, larger waves, although lack manoeuvrability
TWIN FIN
Are great for small waves, being fast and manoeuvrable, but when put into tight spots on larger waves, they become hard to control. Popular with Fish surfboards.
THRUSTER 3 FIN
Widely recognized as the standard fin configuration, the thruster answers the shortcomings of the single fin and the twin fins configurations.
The thrusters give you stabilization, control and manoeuvrability in all types of surfing conditions.
This concept was the brainchild of Australia’s Simon Anderson
QUADS 4 FINS
With four fins in the water, Quads boasts an extraordinary amount of holding power in larger surf.
You may think that having four fins would sacrifice speed by creating more drag, but this is not the case.
The both sets of fins are working together on the rail, which makers believe they creates less drag than a board with a centre fin.
The manoeuvrability isn’t sacrificed either, with fins directly under your back foot, the quads are very responsive.
KEEL
Similar setup to the Twin Fin, although smaller (low profile) fins are generally placed wider (closer to the rails) on the surfboard.
Popular with Fish and Egg / Retro surfboards.
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