# Illuminated Surfboards The Night Stalker Surfboard Keeps You Surfing After Sundown By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-stalker-surfboard References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/night-stalker-surfboard/15958/) & [stewartsurfboards](http://www.stewartsurfboards.com/) Surf day and night with the Night Stalker Surfboard from [Stewart Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Seattles-best-coffee1). This shortboard has [LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device) on its side fin and headlights in its Plexiglas nose. The Night Stalker Surfboard will be debuted to the world at San Clemente Pier in California on August 9th. The board will eventually make its way to San Diego for the ASR Trade Show where it will be auctioned off for charity. Take a look at the links to your left for more information. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Night Surfing:** The trend of nighttime surfing is rapidly growing, creating opportunities for innovative equipment designs, illuminated clothing, and surfing events for enthusiasts. - **Smart Illumination:** The integration of IoT into sporting equipment, like illuminated surfboards, allows for advanced data collection and analysis to improve performance and safety. - **Eco-friendly Surfing:** Consumers are increasingly interested in environmentally sustainable products, creating demand for eco-friendly surfboard materials and manufacturing processes. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry should explore incorporating IoT technology and sustainable materials into products for niche markets like night surfers and eco-conscious consumers. - **Outdoor Apparel:** As the need for illuminated clothing increases with the popularity of night surfing, there is potential for outdoor apparel companies to create functional yet stylish clothing for surfing enthusiasts. - **Event Planning:** The growing trend of night surfing events presents opportunities for event planners to create unique experiences that cater to niche markets like night surfers and eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Adaptable Nine-in-One Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-option-tko-001.md)