Surfing is one of the most popular sports in the UK and so it’s a potentially lucrative area for wholesale buyers.
Surfing has been around for hundreds of years although the sport has dramatically changed. Originating from ancient Polynesian culture in 1769, it has now become an extreme sport and a way of life for many people across the UK and the world.
Surf culture really took off in Hawaii and although surfing has of course evolved, millions of surfers still enjoy the sport as part of their culture and many travel across the world in search of the best wave. Many ‘big wave’ surfers attempt to break records and today surfer Garrett Mcnamara has hit the headlines after breaking a world record. He broke his previous record when he rode a 100ft wave off the coast of Nazare in Portugal this week.
Although the weather conditions in the UK at present don’t make surfing an attractive outdoor sport, the summer sees thousands of consumers heading to surf schools for lessons and to surf shacks to hire out equipment. Many people will also be looking to buy surfing equipment and accessories to enjoy in the summer months. For resellers this can be a profit making opportunity. Larger items like wetsuits and surfboards will often be searched for online on sites like eBay as many consumers look for a bargain purchase. Surf clothing is also popular including hoodies, bags and footwear.
The team at Wholesale Scout have found some wholesale suppliers offering surfing equipment and other sporting goods at great prices. Check the wholesale sports equipment section to find these products and start thinking about stocking up for the summer time.
