Catapults, kelp & cotton wool.

Save yourself the tedium and effort of paddling out to surf by having yourself launched into the lineup with an ancient assault catapult. Swedi AF Mobathi, Florianópolis

Kelp is the dreadlocks of the sea. Johnny Comelately, Doos Point

Although surfboard nose guards are less common these days, they remain as practical as ever. If you can’t find one in a store, make your own out of cotton wool and bandages to protect both body and board. Shaun Sheep, The Bins by the waterfront Spar

The next wavepool built needs to be filled with craft beer instead of water. Brew Bru, Bloemfontein

Avoid tedious and unnecessary water and lunch breaks while surfing by drinking seawater and eating sand. Stank McStank, Aberdeen