Rip Curl Surf Center

Specialties

The Ultimate Surfing Company

Rip Curl is a company for, and about, the Crew on The Search. The products we make, the events we run, the riders we support and the people we reach globally are all part of the Search that Rip Curl is on.

Rip Curl Lahaina — Showcasing Rip Curls Ultimate Product line, the surf shop dedicates a large section to our premium Rip Curl Swimwear displaying a wide range to choose from. You’ll also find your specific needs of 50+SPF surf shirts, rashguards, Wetsuit jackets, spring suits, reef walkers, footwear, and Gopro accessories.

Rip Curl’s Girls section displays the up and current seasonal styles and apparel along with a vast selection of our newest swimsuit bikini line. The guys and boys section displays the whole range of Rip Curl product, from a sampling of 30 styles of boardshorts on the wall, to walk shorts, T-​shirts, sandals, hats and backpacks.

Now Offering our newest Search GPS watch which you’ll find alongside a great selection of Tide watches and Lifestyle watches. The Search GPS watch allows you to re-​live your surf session in a way never before possible. The new revolutionary Search GPS watch and app lets you track your wave count, speeds reached and lengths of rides.

Our Lahaina store incorporates Rip Curl’s Ultimate Line of apparel specifically made for the islands of Hawaii, offering specific swimwear, tees, tanks, board shorts, and much more with a Hawaii and Maui concept. Come on in and visit our Rip Curl Ohana here in Lahaina!

History

Established in 1969.

Store Opening 2006

In the year 1969, Doug «Claw» Warbrick and Brian «Sing Ding» Singer decide to pitch their fledging surf company, Rip Curl. Rip Curl Surfboards did well in a highly competitive market which had opened up in response to the revolution in design.

In 1970, Warbrick and Singer made the decision which changes forever the nature of their company. Looking at the needs of their fellow surfers in cold-​water Victoria, they see that a board to ride is being serviced by too many companies, while the other — a wetsuit to keep out the cold is being serviced by only two.

They assembled a crew of locals and went into production, cutting out the rubber on the floor and handing the pieces to a machinist. By today’s standards, Rip Curl wetsuits were primitive, but they differed from others on the market and in that they evolved through interaction with surfers.

The people who ran the company were and still are the test pilots. There can be no more direct line of communication.

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Rip Curl Surf Center says,

«A Great Ohana feel! Cruise over for some awesome Fish tacos and top quality seafood. A view of Lahaina’s amazing coast with a laid back atmosphere!»

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Rip Curl Surf Center says,

«Best shave ice in town! Across from Rip Curl you’ll find the best way to stay cool with a solid selection of flavors! A must have, visitor or Local!»

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Coffee & Tea

Rip Curl Surf Center says,

«Across the street from the store, Ono always satisfies our coffee cravings, full espresso bar. The gelato is amazing as well!»

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Rip Curl Surf Center says,

«One of the best Local’s breakfast spot in town! The Pancakes are one of the crews favorites!»