# Surf-Skate Hybrids Jeff King & Transworld Surf Build First Surfing Handrail By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-07-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rail-of-death References: [surf.transworld.net](http://surf.transworld.net/2008/08/05/surf-rail-of-death-photo-gallery/) & [hulu](http://www.hulu.com/watch/39857/built-to-shred-surf-rail-of-death) For those unfamiliar, [skateboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-story) was born when surfers did not have good waves and needed an outlet for their desire to surf. It seems now that the movement has come full circle. Debuting on Fuel TV in the fall of 2008 on the show "Built to Shred," this [surfboard-destroying handrail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui) is set up in the sands of California ready to cause some serious harm to all brave enough to attack it. Check out the video above to see the [surf rail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swell-diary) in action, and see the Transworld Surf link below to see surfers comment on either their love of the ingenuity of the amphibious rail, or its damnation as a mere circus act for posers. Either way you look at it, these guys have created something seriously entertaining, as well as seriously hazardous to your health--unless you can ride it, bra! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Amphibious Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative sports equipment that combines elements of different sports, creating new and exciting experiences for athletes. - **Extreme Sports Crossovers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of different extreme sports, creating unique and thrilling activities that cater to adventure seekers. - **Adrenaline-fueled Challenges:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and build challenging and exhilarating structures that push the boundaries of traditional sports, attracting thrill-seekers and driving new forms of entertainment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology, specialized materials, and design principles to develop next-generation sports equipment that enhances athlete performance and opens new possibilities in various sports. - **Extreme Sports Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine adventure sports, travel, and unique experiences to create enticing tourism opportunities for adrenaline junkies seeking one-of-a-kind adventures in exotic locations. - **Entertainment Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and thrilling structures, venues, and experiences that cater to the growing demand for adrenaline-fueled entertainment, attracting audiences seeking unique and unforgettable spectacles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Adaptable Nine-in-One Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard.md) - [Indoor Surfing Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-bar.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md)