9 . HOT TUNA
8 . RIP CURL
AUSTRALIA ’ S 10 BEST SURF BRANDS
9 . HOT TUNA
The end of the 60s and throughout the 70s was the beginning and heyday for surf culture in Australia , leading to several iconic surf brands still in business today . Hot Tuna claims the title “ one of surfing ’ s authentic brands ,” and is committed to its original values : great surf clothing , the sport and spirit of surfing worldwide , and good times .
Hot Tuna has sponsored surfing events such as the WQS Hot Tuna Central Coast Pro at Soldiers Beach on the Central Coast of New South Wales , the Hot Tuna Summer Classic at Gunnamatta Beach on the Victoria coastline in Australia and the Hot Tuna Summer of 69 at St Agnes in Cornwall , United Kingdom .
8 . RIP CURL
Rip Curl is one of the “ big three ” surf brands to come out of Australia ( along with Billabong and Quiksilver ). The company was founded in 1969 by Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer in Torquay , Victoria , and initially produced surfboards . Shortly thereafter the company began work on a wetsuit suitable for surfing .
The brand is now a major Australian designer , manufacturer , and retailer of surfing sportswear and accompanying products , and a major athletic sponsor . This has lead to a surge in their global presence , leading the brand to becoming one of the largest board wear brands in Australia , Europe and South America .
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