Sustainably-Harvested Surfboard

The eco surfboard has fully arrived: There are now boards made of bamboo, sustainably-harvested wood, cork, recycled materials, and even a board with a foam derived from soy beans. A small shop in Ocean Beach, Calif., Hess Surfboards is one example. The company builds boards like the Singer, a 5 foot, 11 inch model, with materials including recycled foam and reclaimed and sustainably-harvested wood.

The company uses an epoxy that emits less pollutants and does not require solvents to clean up. The result is a solid, hand-crafted ride with a lower environmental footprint. Hess Surfboards Singer costs $1,800. www.hesssurfboards.com

—Stephen Regenold

This product is a part of a series of “Green Gear” highlighted on Gear Junkie and an accompanying article on ESPN this week. See all the featured products below.

• Patagonia “Greener Neoprene” wetsuit
• Movement Eco Ski
• Merrell NADA Jacket
• Carbon Neutral Camp Stove
• Dervish Bamboo Longboard
• JanSport Reclaimed Backpacks
• Solio Magnesium solar charger
• Zero MX Electric Motorcycle
• Billabong Recycled Boardshorts
• Dragon “Plant-Based” Sunglasses
• Sustainably-harvested Surfboard