# Captain America Surfboards The Ari Biscuit is a Limited-Edition Wave Rider By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ari-biscuit References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/08/25/ari-marcopoulos-x-zed-surf-ari-biscuit-surfboard/) & [theadamandeveprojects](http://www.theadamandeveprojects.com/project/ari-biscuit) True patriots won’t be caught surfing on anything other than the ‘Ari Biscuit.’ This surfboard was designed by photographer and artist Ari Marcopoulos and Zed Surf. The Ari Biscuit features a design that is incredibly similar to [Captain America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myprotein-captain-america)’s. The only difference is that the gigantic hand print that at first looks like a shadow, but is actually a part of the board. The Ari Biscuit is a [super-exclusive surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard), with only 10 being made. Click on the links to your left if you want a slim shot at getting your hands on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-edition Surfboards:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating limited-edition surfboards with unique designs that appeal to niche markets. - **Artistic Collaborations:** Collaborating with artists and photographers to create surfboard designs inspired by popular culture can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the surfing industry. - **Exclusive Collector's Items:** Creating super-exclusive surfboards with limited availability can tap into the collector's market and offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the world of surfing. ### Where This Applies - **Surfing:** The surfing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by collaborating with artists to create unique and limited-edition surfboards. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by expanding into the creation of customized surfboard designs inspired by popular culture. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The collectibles and memorabilia industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities by partnering with surfboard manufacturers to create exclusive collector's items with limited availability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Luxury House Bright Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toile-de-jouy-surfboard.md) - [Streetwear-Informed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-stssy.md) - [Surf-Inspired Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfs-pup-dog-treats.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Superhero Nutritional Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myprotein-captain-america.md) - [Candy Bar-Branded Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-doughboard.md)