What started in 1969 as a vision, or Search, of two surfers, has grown into an identity, lifestyle and philosophy that has spread and been adopted by surfers and boardsports enthusiasts worldwide. Rip Curl remains a private company that has grown to be one of the world's leading surfing-focused businesses. Now designing, producing and distributing a huge variety of highly innovative clothing, wetsuits, boardshorts, watches, mountain wear, footwear, eyewear, accessories, and other equipment for the range of board sports through more than 60 countries across the globe, Rip Curl prides itself on its world class roster of athletes including ASP World Champion Mick Fanning, yet remains grounded in the sport we love.