Global Surf IndustriesReviews of surfindustries.com

Bought 2 love child's 6'4, amazing performance and fun, however considering the dimensions of the board, thickness, solid stronger etc, you would think these boards would last. Both I managed to snap within 6 months, haven't snapped any of my short high performance boards, buckled one but that's it in the last 8 or so years. Maybe unlucky, but I doubt it, these are mass produced in China! I would stay clear, spend your money elsewhere..

I've got the Modern Double Wide, the board looks good and rides well but it's too fragile. After a few sessions, I noticed the board too heavy and I found a crack in the center fin box, I haven't hit anything and I looked after the board very well. It's only 2 months since I bought the brand new board and I've got a negative response from GSI

Terrible customer service from the European side, two emails with no reply at all. Don't make the best boards either, new HS hypto krypto creased on the first surf while duck diving. Other people have had similar issues with the GSI boards made in Thailand

They crack real easy & the paint chips of before you walk out of the store... I have had three of these boards. I believe they are not made like they used to be made and they are way over priced.If you look around you will find better for half the price

I surfed the modern love child for the first time last week. The board surfed great and a caught about a dozen waves. When I came back in I noticed the board had compression in the top deck. I know this tends to happen to all boards as the age...but on the first surf! The day was mid sized mushy waves. I had no collisions or bad wipe outs. The compression is from popping up to my feet?! I'm guessing it is a manufacturing defect. I contacted the place where i bought the board and the company claims this is a wear and tear issue. I followed up with the couple board repair shops on the coast they say this type of problem all the time with Global Surf Industry boards. They figure it is inexperienced workers over sanding the epoxy coat as they mass produce boards. Anyway...its all pretty disappointing. Lesson learned. I won't be buying from GSI again!

I was happy to see it shipped safely, and promptly. However...One of the fin boxes does not let the fin sit flush, and it sticks up about 1/8''. This same fin box also has a screw that pushes the fin backwards rather than down, forcing a gap in the front of the base where it inserts into the fin box when tightened. This also surely displaces pressure in ways not meant by the construction. 3 of the 5 fin screws also stripped, one now sticks out. I used the appropriate future fin tools and the screws practically turned to jello. I discovered all of this once already on a trip, deck pad already stuck on the board, preparing for a paddle out...very frustrating moment.