Just what are surfing’s most stupid inventions? For every surfing breakthrough like the leash, tri-fin, or inflatable life vest, there’s a thousand ideas that didn’t quite make the grade. Here’s our top five.
Front-foot deck grip
Deck grip, invented by Herbie Fletcher in the late ’70s, has been one of the great accessory technology leaps of our time. It meant there was no need to reapply wax and it provided both consistent grip and tail-pad protection. Perhaps that’s the reason that … More