Michael & Robin, founders of Eisbach Riders
Eisbach Riders was founded in 2018 by Michael and Robin, two friends who met on the standing waves of the Eisbach River in Munich.
Between early-morning surf sessions and frozen fingers, a shared idea took shape: to create gear that could handle the rough reality of river surfing — and do better for the planet at the same time.
What started with prototypes for our own river sessions turned into fins for river surfing, ocean surfing and SUP — now ridden across Europe.
2018
Founded in Munich, on the Eisbach
Germany
Designed in Munich, manufactured in the south
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Member of 1% for the Planet since 2021
Designed in Munich. Manufactured in Southern Germany.
Our fins are developed and produced in southern Germany using advanced injection-molding technology. Selected fins are made from recycled material sourced from the automotive industry.
We believe there's already enough plastic in the world — we just need to use it smarter.
♻ Recycled material
Made from recycled waste material from the car industry — reducing plastic waste and carbon footprint without compromising performance.
📍 Short supply chain
Designed in Munich, molded in southern Germany — no long shipping routes, no guesswork on where it's made.
🔧 Replace the fin, not the board
We manufacture in small batches. Built to last — and replaceable when something eventually wears out.
We build the gear we wanted to ride.
Years riding rivers taught us traditional surf gear wasn't made for standing waves. Broken fins, lost fins, gear that didn't fit — so we started building our own.
Giving back to the water we ride.
Giving back to the water we ride.
What riders & partners say
I've personally tested ER fins in Portugal for several months and can tell you that they completely do their job. Also loved the packaging, the fast shipping and all support from the guys at ER.
Eisbach Riders fins are the most durable I've ever used in cold water. They saved my board more than once.
ER's innovative, sustainable products convinced us completely when choosing brands for our shop. The growing accessory range and top-notch service keep impressing us.