If you’re in Sarasota, Florida, and love surfing, skating, fly fishing, or paddleboarding, The Compound Boardshop is the place to check out. This locally owned shop is a true community hub for board sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, The Compound has everything you need — from top surfboards to the best skate gear, fly fishing equipment, and coastal apparel.
Whether you’re a pro shredding waves or a newbie looking to dive in, The Compound has all the gear you need—think top-tier surfboards, skate decks, fly fishing rods, and coastal apparel that screams Sarasota style The Compound Boardshop.
I stopped by on a sunny afternoon and was blown away by the selection and the staff’s knowledge. They’re not just selling gear—they’re passionate about the lifestyle, and it shows. Plus, I love that they carry boards made right here in Florida, perfect for our Gulf Coast waves!
Surfboards & Gear
The Compound carries a wide range of top surfboard brands, including:
Pyzel, Lost…, Channel Islands, Bing, Catch Surf, FireWire, Seafarer, Slater Designs, Sharpeye Surfboards, Tomo Surfboards, and Odysea Surf Boards. Some of the boards they carry are made right here in Florida.
You’ll find all the surf accessories you need here:
Creatures of Leisure, Dakine, FCS, FU Wax, Freak Traction, Future, Mrs. Palmer’s Wax, Slater Designs, Sticky Bumps Wax, and True Ames.
Plus, wetsuits and rash guards from trusted names:
Xcel, Quiksilver, O’Neill, and Roxy.
I love stopping by The Compound because they always have the latest gear and the staff knows their stuff. Plus, it’s awesome that some boards they carry are actually made right here in Florida — perfect for our local waves!
Skateboards for every style
Skaters will love the deep selection at The Compound. Whether you’re cruising, hitting the park, or just learning, they carry decks from some of the best brands out there:
Alien Workshop, Antihero, April, Baker, Chocolate, Creature, Deathwish, D.G.K., FROG, F.A., Girl, GX-1000, Habitat, Heroin, Hockey, Krooked, Last of the Mohicans, Motor Lobby, Polar, Powell-Peralta, Primitive, Quasi, Real, Santa Cruz, Strangelove, There, and Zero.
They also stock high-quality bearings like Bones, Bronson, Olympia Supply Co., trucks from Ace, Independent, Slappy, Thunder, and wheels from Bones, OJ, Slimeballs, Spitfire.
For cruisers and longboards, you’ll find:
Globe, Landyachtz, Loaded, Carver, and Sector 9, plus trucks and wheels from Bear, Hawgs, Orangatang, and Paris Trucks.
Fly Fishing Gear That’s Actually Legit
Fly fishing gear at The Compound is next-level. They carry rods from:
G.Loomis, Scott, Hardy, Sage, Lamson, Echo, Temple Fork Outfitters.
Reels come from top brands like:
Abel, Hatch, Nautilus, Tibor, Hardy, Ross, Lamson, and Redington.
They also stock fly lines and leaders from Airflo, RIO, Royal Wulff, and Scientific Anglers.
And for all your outdoor needs, they have apparel and accessories from:
Costa Del Mar, Electric Eyewear, Howler Bros, Maui Jim, Patagonia, Bajio, Fishpond, Simms, Skinny Water Culture, Smith Optics, Yeti Coolers, and more.
Paddleboards & Accessories
For paddleboarding adventures, The Compound carries boards from BOTE Boards and Live Watersports. You’ll also find paddles, coolers, and other accessories from:
BOTE Boards, Kula Coolers, Trident Paddles, and Yeti Coolers.
Wetsuits and rash guards from Xcel, Quiksilver, O’Neill, and Roxy round out the gear you need for the water.
Apparel for Men and Women
The Compound has a great selection of apparel for every style and season.
Men’s brands include:
Billabong, Dark Seas Division, Flood Tide, Flomotion, Howler Bro’s, Hurley, Katin, O’Neill, Patagonia, Quiksilver, Roark, RVCA, Salty Crew, Simms, Skinny Water Culture, Vissla, Volcom, and Vuori.
Women’s brands include:
AMUSE SOCIETY, Billabong, Hurley, Lotus and Luna, Patagonia, RVCA, Rhythm Swimwear, Roxy, Rusty, SisstrEvolution, Tavik, Volcom, and Vuori.
Shoes & Sandals to Complete Your Look
Keep your feet comfortable and stylish with brands like:
Nike SB, Adidas, ES, New Balance Numeric, Olukai, Rainbow Sandals, Reef, Simms, Scott Hawaii, and Vans.
Visit The Compound Boardshop
Whether you’re a local or just passing through Sarasota, The Compound Boardshop should be on your list. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, quality gear, and a strong community vibe make it one of the best local spots for surf, skate, fly fishing, and paddleboarding gear.
Address: 3604 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: (941) 552-9805
Website: compoundboardshop.com
Regular Store Hours:
Monday thru Saturday — 10 AM to 7 PM
Sunday — 10 AM to 6 PM