Rhino International: Surf Board Bag and Wetsuit Specialists Southwest United Kingdom. Surf, boardbags, board bags, body board bags, bodyboard bags, surfboard bags, surfboardbags, surfboard bag, double board bags, single boardbags, surfboard-bag, wetsuits, wet suits, rashvests, rash vests, mens, womens, ladies, girls, boys, long sleeve, short sleeve, car accessories, car straps, surf hoods, surf gloves, surf boots, roof tie downs, surf accessoris, surfing, surf boards, surfboards, surf chicks, surf brand, 10mm boardbag, british, custom boardbag, longboard, made to order, mini mal, fish, on-line, online, pro tour, rhino, surf shop ,surfboard, surfer, surflite, surfshop, crantock, fistral, cornwall, uk, southwest, north cornwall, devon, penzance, st austell, ben granata, dave "ibby" ibbertson, dan "mole" joel, andrew griffin, jonny fryer, rob small, batty, mike young: Rhino International: Protecting Surfers Since 1988 The surf board, 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 lessen the onslaught of the aiport baggage handler. Without the advent of interchangeable fins 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 the hardships of long distance travel would be rewarded with an intact surfboard at the end of a flight, so perfect waves could be discovered. Rhino International: British Made Internationally Respected Since the beginning Rhino Board Bags have been manufactured here in Britain but have been shipped to customers across the UK, throughout Europe and around the World. Rhino International is probably one of the only board bags producers to still be manufacturing its bags here in Britain. Rhino is not only proud to be supporting the fading British manufacturing Industry but it is also in a unique position to have a steady supply of bags available in various shapes, sizes and colours. Rhino was one of the first bag manufacturers to offer its board bags in a range of colours. Rhino International: Hardwear Innovation Over the years Rhino International has expanded its product range, utilizing the same flair for innovation that has protected surfboards since 88. Today Rhino offers a comprehensive range of high quality, functional hardwear offering the surfer protection and not just simply the board. For the last two winter and summer seasons Rhino has introduced a range of high quality wetsuits, gloves, boots, hoods, rash guards and UV shields for the surfer both 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 tested at Mavericks in California, Dungeons in South Africa and Nelscott reef in Oregon. Rhino International: Function not Fashion The word has spread and today Rhino International wetsuits and accessories are used by a host of water sports enthusiasts. Rhino products are being used by more and more Kitesurfers and Wake boarders and Rhino International is proud to support sponsored riders such as Kite Surfing ace Dave Ibbertson and young wakeboarder Kris Janchez. Attracted by the quality, performance and the functionality of Rhino equipment Rhino is becoming a truly respected watersport brand? Elephants may be scared of mice, Rhino isn?t scared of Moles ... we embrace them! Rhino International is pleased to announce the signing of Dan ?Moel? Joel to their wetsuit and accessories team. ?? year old Joel will spearhead the Rhino Surf team for 2007. Tow surf and free surfing charger Mole will give his invaluable feedback to the Rhino design team who continually strive to develop Rhino products that can perform in the most challenging of conditions. With test riders using the Black Rhino Series wetsuits at some of the heaviest spots around the world including Dungeons in Cape Town, Mavericks in California, Nelscott Reef in Oregon and closer to home the Cribbar in Cornwall, who better than Mole to add to this wealth of knowledge and experience. Mole is recognised as one of the country?s best free surfers who is pushing the UK?s fledgling tow surf scene. With regular trips to Ireland to surf spots like Aileens, that have won him a prestigious nomination for the XXL Biggest Wave Award (www.billabongxxl.com) Rhino International is proud to support one of Britain?s most talented surfers. But it?s not just Mole?s big wave shenanigans that have attracted Rhino to adopt this Cornish son, his free surfing prowess makes him the ideal ambassador for Rhino International. Mole said "Im really stoked to be surfing for Rhino. The quality of their product is exceptional and I'm really looking forward to representing them over the forthcoming years." Rhino started by producing the highest quality board bags, and are one of the only manufacturers to still produce its bags here in the UK. The humble board bag is one of the most fundamental pieces of hardware that protect the fragile surfboard, any surfer?s most prized possession. With protection in mind, Rhino has extended its product range to include high quality, performance wetsuits and accessories that protect the surfer from the most testing of elements. For more information about Rhino wetsuits, bags, accessories, available downloads and chances to win Rhino products, visit the new and improved Rhino website at www.rhinosurf.com With monthly up dates, product and team rider news find out whats new in the world of Rhino. Keep checking back for competitions, excluisve interviews and images from our riders during their travels and don't forget to sample the downloads page. The comprehensive product list and the Team Rider Profiles