# $1.3 Million Surfboards Roy Stuart's Wooden Surfboard Design Brings Luxury to the Seas By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-07-03 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-surfboard References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/roy-stuart-builds-the-most-expensive-wooden-surfboard-costing-1-3-million.php) & [woodworkingnetwork](http://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/woodworking-project-photos/how-to-wood-plans/custom-builder-education/Worlds-Most-Expensive-Wooden-Surfboard-265056591.html) After 20 years of research, Roy Stuart designed and crafted an impressive [wooden surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology) that provides the ultimate surf experience on the seas—and with this [opulent surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) comes a $1.3 million price tag to match. The sculptural Rampant surfboard comes in at just over 10' and was crafted with hand-burnished timber weighs 31 pounds, aiding riders in reaching speeds of up to 35 mph. The longboard also has an intricate 23-carat gold dragon inlay, sealed with yellow and red resin. Stuart's board also features a hollow wooden hull and an unusual blue six inch Vort-X tunnel fin and the striking contrast in materials makes it look like a work of modern art. Although the surfboard is beautifully made and definitely a showpiece, it's first and foremost crafted to be a [high-performance piece of surf equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Surfboards:** The demand for high-end, luxurious surfboards is growing, creating opportunities for designers to create sophisticated and expensive surf equipment. - **Sustainable Surfboards:** With the increasing focus on sustainability, there is a trend towards crafting surfboards using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes. - **Innovative Surfboard Designs:** Designers are pushing the boundaries of surfboard design, incorporating unique features and materials to enhance performance and aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can tap into the growing demand for high-end surfboards by offering exclusive and expensive products for affluent consumers. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** The eco-friendly manufacturing industry has an opportunity to develop sustainable surfboard production methods and materials to cater to environmentally conscious surfers. - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of innovative surfboard designs by creating cutting-edge equipment that enhances performance and attracts consumers looking for unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Electric Performance Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hydrofoil-board.md) - [Carbon Fiber Electric Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-option-tko-001.md) - [Electric Motorized Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-electric-surfboard.md) - [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) - [High-Performance Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-x-jobe-adventure-sup.md) - [Multipurpose Modular Watersports Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board.md)