# Handmade Cork Surfboards These Unique Surfboard Designs are Creatively Made from Cork Fibers By M | Published 2014-08-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-surfboard References: [eater](http://eater.com/archives/2014/08/11/hang-ten-on-a-wave-of-affluence-with-this-wine-cork-surfboard.php) & [richpeoplethings.net](http://www.richpeoplethings.net/size-s.html) Retailer Rich People Things sells these amazingly unique surfboard designs crafted entirely out of cork. Surfers looking to shell out a few extra dollars can enjoy ordering a [cork surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology) from Rich People Things and having the board entirely handcrafted and shipped directly to their door. Rich People Things designs these incredible [natural surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating) using wine corks. The boards come with an innovative mesh-like design thanks to the positioning of these circular wine corks. The corks are stacked together to leave little circle spaces making this board super light-weight and durable. While these boards look visually appealing, they come with a hefty price tag of over $3,000 for even the smallest board design. If you're interested in picking up a board consumers are encouraged to place an order five months in advance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Cork Surfboards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for eco-friendly and sustainable surfboards made from unconventional materials like cork. - **Innovative Mesh-like Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new lightweight and durable products by utilizing a mesh-like design made from stacked circular objects. - **Luxury Surfboard Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify opportunities to target affluent surfers with high-end surfboard designs and customization options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retailer Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche market by offering unique and eco-friendly products like handmade cork surfboards in the retail industry. - **Wine Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with wine producers to repurpose wine corks and create innovative products like cork surfboards, tapping into sustainability trends. - **Sports Equipment Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in the sports equipment industry by exploring unconventional materials and designs for surfboards, catering to diverse consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Surfboard Waste Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui.md) - [Cork Bicycle Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-bicycle-seat.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Cork Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guillaume-delvigne.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md)