# Personalized Surfboards Grain Wooden Surfboards Let You Ride the Waves in Style By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-surfboards References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/06/grain_surfboard.php) & [grainsurfboards](http://www.grainsurfboards.com/) There's nothing like being eco-friendly while enjoying the environment. Grain Surfboards began with a desire to help the environment but improve the surfing experience at the same time. Instead of the regular foam make-up of other boards, these two East Coast dudes (York Beach, Maine to be exact) went the direction of using Northern-White Cedar mixed with air composition in order to manufacture their boards. Aside from the durability (they last longer than foam boards) and the environmentally savvy make-up of the boards, they do look pretty sweet. Surf’s up! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Surfboards:** Using sustainable materials for surfboards opens up innovative opportunities for eco-friendly outdoor sports equipment. - **Personalized Outdoor Equipment:** Customized surfboards and other outdoor sports equipment offer a unique and exciting experience for consumers. - **Natural Material Replacement:** Experimenting with new materials for manufacturing outdoor equipment can lead to discovering natural and long-lasting replacements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Sports Equipment:** Manufacturing companies can incorporate sustainable materials and offer customized equipment for eco-conscious consumers. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Marketing eco-friendly outdoor equipment appeals to the growing demand for sustainable products. - **Natural Building Materials:** Using Northern-White Cedar and other natural materials in manufacturing outdoor equipment can lead to exploring its potential in construction and architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Surfboard Waste Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Adaptable Nine-in-One Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard.md) - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Advanced Surfboard Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-electric-surfboard.md) - [Luxury House Bright Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toile-de-jouy-surfboard.md)