In 1982 Bill Hapgood and Dave Neilson started Pro-Lite with bomber board bags to stand up to what the airlines were (and still are) dishing out. (If you skimp on a bag, you always pay for it eventually.). Now a broader line of surfcessories, from leashes to stomp pads, Pro-lite is durable gear that keeps your attention focused on the swell and not your set-up.