The surfboard, built from foam and fibreglass is a fragile commodity that every surfer idolises and will do anything to protect. Step in Rhino International, a company formed from the very necessity to protect. With everyday use and international travel a threat to the safety of a board, Rhino developed a range of board bags that would offer the surfer suitable protection at a competitive price.

From here the product range expanded to include tie downs and seat covers with generations of professional and recreational surfers buying Rhino products to get to and from the beach and lesson the onslaught of the airport baggage handler. Without the advent of interchangeable fin systems, glass on fins too where extremely vulnerable and Rhino designers developed and tested the first gusseted board bag. The extra space at the rear of the bag allowed surfers to pack their fins so that the hardships of long distance travel would be rewarded with and intact surfboard at the end of the flight, so perfect waves could be discovered.

RHINO INTERNATIONAL: UK DESIGNED, INTERNATIONALLY RESPECTED

Since the beginning, Rhino board bags have been shipped to customers accross the UK, throughout Europe and around the world. Rhino has a steady supply of boardbags available in various shapes, sizes and colours. Rhino was one of the first to offer their board bags in a range of colours.

RHINO INTERNATIONAL: HARDWARE INNOVATION

Over the years, Rhino International has expanded it's product range, utilizing the same flair for innovation that has protected surfers since'88. Today Rhino offers a comprehensive range of high quality, functional hardware offering the surfer protection and not just simply the board. Rhino have now introduced a range of high quality wetsuits, gloves, boots, hoods, rash guards, leashes and car products for the surfer both at home and abroad. With surfers such as big wave charger Dan Joel part of the sponsored team, Rhino is confident with the knowledge that their wetsuits and wetsuit accessories have been tested in some of the worlds heaviest waves. Rhino products have been used at Mavericks in California, Dungeons in South Africa and Nescott reef in Oregon to name a few.

RHINO INTERNATIONAL: FUNCTION, NOT FASHION

The word has spread and today Rhino International wetsuits and accessories are used by a host of water sport enthusiasts. Rhino products are being used by more and more kitesurfers and wake boarders proving Rhino can cater for more than just surfing. Attracted by the quality, performance and the functionality of Rhino equipment, Rhino is now a truly respected watersport brand.