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Snobby Sporting Equipment

World's Most Expensive Surf Board

— June 20, 2008 — Art & Design
I love extreme sports. I can't go surfing in my own country as the waves are too small but if I could, I would definitely go.

However, I would not have a board like the one designed by Kenny Scharf and Elie Tahari. Because it's freakin' expensive. 'Only' $15,000 USD.

Well, let's be rational and see why this surfing board is that expensive: the board has a print developed from a painting made by Kenny Scharf, called “Floatungle”.

Beside the board, you may want to spend your money on a silk chiffon caftan (248 USD) or a cotton voile pareo (168 USD).

So, if you are not running short of money and you love surfing, you may case a stir when showing up with this ultra expensive board on the beach.

Here are some more pricey sporting goods:

Trend Themes
1. Luxury Sporting Goods - There is a growing trend of creating luxurious versions of traditionally affordable sporting goods, presenting opportunities for companies to innovate by expanding their offerings.
2. Artistic Collaborations - The collaboration between Kenny Scharf and Elie Tahari in creating an expensive surfboard presents an opportunity for artists and designers to work with manufacturers to create unique and high-priced products for enthusiasts.
3. Status Symbol Sports Equipment - The emergence of extremely expensive sporting goods, such as the $15,000 surfboard, points to a growing trend of using branded and highly-priced equipment as a status symbol among recreational athletes.
Industry Implications
1. Sporting Goods - The sporting goods industry could benefit from partnering with luxury brands and artists to create high-priced, unique products aimed at wealthy enthusiasts.
2. Art & Design - Artists and designers can leverage their talents to collaborate with manufacturers in creating high-end sporting goods with unique designs for wealthy customers and collectors.
3. Fashion - The convergence of fashion and sports is presenting new opportunities for designers to create high-end clothing and accessories marketed to athletes and enthusiasts as a complement to expensive sporting gear.
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