Action Sports International

What Action Sports International does

Action Sports International is a privately held, UK-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specialising in water sports and adjacent action sports equipment. The company sells a comprehensive catalogue spanning wakeboarding, waterskiing, paddleboarding, towable tubing, kneeboarding, surf/skate, foil surfing, boat equipment, protective gear, water apparel, cycling safety and optics, and outdoor footwear, sourced from leading global brands including Jobe, O'Brien, Liquid Force, Mystic, Ronix, Hyperlite, Smith, Bern, Garmont, HO Sports, Spinera, and FollowWake, alongside its own ASI sub-brand for foil boards and foil sets. Its storefront is built on the ShopWired e-commerce platform with standard cart, checkout, and order management functionality, supplemented by content assets (an Advice Center with buying guides, a video library, and a blog) and a Trustpilot review integration to drive organic discovery and buyer confidence.

The business operates on a transactional, one-time-purchase revenue model with unit pricing ranging from budget accessories (£7.95) to premium equipment (£549.99), supported by promotional discounts, free UK shipping over £60, and same-day despatch on orders placed before 3pm. Distribution is conducted from UK main and satellite warehouses via Royal Mail, Parcel Force, DPD, UPS, and DHL, with international shipping covering the EU (with VAT handling) and non-EU destinations. The target customer base consists of water sports enthusiasts across all skill levels (primary segment) and cycling/outdoor enthusiasts (secondary segment), with a horizontal segmentation approach across activity types rather than a vertical enterprise focus. The company is small (11-50 employees), privately owned with no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, no M&A history, and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Action Sports International

Legal name

Action Sports International

Website

https://actionsportsinternational.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Action Sports International is a UK-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer selling water sports equipment (wakeboarding, waterskiing, paddleboarding, tubing, foil surfing) and adjacent action sports gear from leading global brands to individual enthusiasts across all skill levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Watersports Equipment E-commerce Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Sports Equipment Retail (Wake, Ski, Tow, Tubes) (CRAMAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles) (CRAMAIAD), Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)

Keywords

• Watersports equipment retail
• Wakeboarding gear
• Paddleboarding accessories
• Buoyancy and life vests
• Foil surfing boards

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthing

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of water sports equipment and accessories through their ShopWired-powered e-commerce website. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with various price points ranging from accessories under £10 to premium equipment over £500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Action Sports International is a UK-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer that sells branded and own-brand watersports equipment and accessories across wakeboarding, waterskiing, paddleboarding, towable tubes and kayaks, kneeboarding, surf/skate, foil surfing, boat equipment, protective gear, water apparel, cycling, and outdoor footwear. The storefront distributes world-leading watersports brands (Jobe, O'Brien, Liquid Force, Mystic, Ronix, Hyperlite, Smith, Bern, Garmont, HO Sports, Spinera, FollowWake) alongside its own ASI Foil Boards and ASI Foil Sets, with same-day despatch and UK plus international shipping.

Product overview

Action Sports International is a UK-based online retailer specializing in watersports equipment and accessories. The company operates as an ecommerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across multiple categories: wakeboarding (boat wakeboards, cable wakeboards, bindings, packages, ropes, vests, helmets), waterskiing (combo skis, slalom skis, bindings), paddleboarding (SUP packages, pumps, paddles, accessories), tubes and kayaks, kneeboarding, surf and skate, foil surfing, boat equipment, protective gear (wetsuits, helmets), water apparel, cycling equipment, outdoor footwear, life vests (buoyancy aids, impact vests), and dry bags. The store carries numerous branded product lines including Jobe, O'Brien, Liquid Force, Mystic, Ronix, Hyperlite, Smith, Bern, Garmont, HO Sports, Spinera, and FollowWake. The company also sells gift cards and operates a bargain basement clearance section. Products are sourced from multiple warehouse locations with shipping available throughout the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASI Foil Boards: Own brand foil surfing boards and foil sets.
• ASI Foil Sets

Products and services

• Wakeboarding Equipment Complete range of wakeboarding gear including boat wakeboards, cable wakeboards, wakeboard bindings, packages, ropes, handles, vests, helmets, riding jackets, bags, and parts, sold direct-to-consumer via the company's e-commerce website to water sports enthusiasts.
• Waterskiing Equipment Waterskiing products including combo water skis, slalom water skis, water ski bindings, vests, ropes, handles, gloves, bags, and parts, retailed via the company's online storefront for individual water sports buyers.
• Paddleboarding (SUP) Equipment Stand-up paddleboarding gear including SUP paddleboard packages, buoyancy aids, bags, accessories, paddles, pumps, and inflators, sold through the company e-commerce site to SUP consumers.
• Tubes & Kayaks Inflatable water toys and kayaks including towable inflatable tubes, tube packages, ropes and harnesses, inflatable kayaks, kayak accessories, and inflatable loungers, sold to recreational consumers.
• Kneeboarding Equipment Kneeboarding products including kneeboards, packages, ropes, bags, and parts, sold online to water sports enthusiasts.
• Surf & Skate Equipment Wake surfing and skating gear including wake surfers, wake skates, ropes, bags, and parts, retailed online to action sports consumers.
• Foil Surfing Equipment Foil surfing products including proprietary ASI Foil Boards and ASI Foil Sets sold direct to consumers via the company e-commerce site.
• Boat Equipment Boat accessories including wakeshapers, ballast bags, pumps, fittings, boat gear, ropes, dock ties, and Infinity Boat Yacht Gear, retailed online.
• Protective Gear Water sports protective equipment including wetsuits, wetsuit hoods, helmets, and shoes/boots/socks sold to recreational water sports users.
• Water Apparel Water sports clothing and accessories including watersports footwear, boardshorts, t-shirts, ponchos, towelies, dry changing robes, sunglasses, and goggles.
• Cycling Equipment Cycling safety and performance gear including bike helmets, performance eyewear, and helmet accessories sold online.
• Outdoor Footwear Outdoor footwear including Garmont boots and shoes for climbing, hiking, and trekking, sold online.
• Life Vests Personal flotation devices including buoyancy aids and impact vests for all water sports, with ISO/CE-certified options across multiple brands (Jobe, O'Brien, Mystic, Hyperlite).
• Dry Bags Waterproof dry bags for protecting gear during water sports activities, sold online.
• Gift Cards Gift voucher cards for purchasing watersports equipment online.
• Liquid Force 2026 Dream 6R Kid's Open Toe Wakeboard Bindings Wakeboard bindings for kids featuring 6R Chassis, impact EVA footbed, Comfort Liner, and open-toe design for growing room, compatible with 6 inch inserts and LF FlexTrack wakeboards.
• Jobe Triple Action SUP Pump Triple action hand pump with two 3.5 liter double action cylinders, inflates SUPs up to 20 PSI (maximum 21 PSI), includes pressure gauge and Halkey Roberts nozzle.
• Jobe Double Action SUP Pump Double action pump developed for SUPs up to 27psi (1.9 bar), 2000cm3 cylinder for quick pumping, with aluminium shaft and pressure gauge.
• Jobe Comfort Boating Life Jacket 100N ISO-certified life jacket for exposed conditions, featuring EPE foam, nylon fabric, YKK buckles, reflective panels, crotch strap, and emergency whistle.
• O'Brien Focus Women's Biolite Impact Vest Women's impact vest with BioLite eco-friendly material, articulated front hinge, zip closure with two buckles, CE approved to EN 393 design.
• O'Brien Women's Traditional Biolite Vest Women's buoyancy aid with BioLite construction, front hinge panel design, oversized arm holes, CE approval rating ISO 12402-6 and ISO 12402-5, 50N buoyancy.
• Jobe Women's Neoprene Buoyancy Aid Impact Vest Women's buoyancy aid made of 30% limestone neoprene fabric, 50N ISO-certified, featuring YKK front zipper, adjustable webbing straps, and D-ring for PWC emergency cord.
• Hyperlite Indy Neo Women's Buoyancy Aid Women's CGA approved water sports vest with Biolite outer material, anchored foam panels, segmented foam for mobility, and tapered waist fit.
• Jobe Dual 4 Buckle Buoyancy Aid 50N ISO-certified buoyancy aid with nylon exterior, PVC foam front, EPE foam back, YKK buckles, adjustable straps, and D-ring for PWC use.
• Mystic Brand Flotation Buoyancy Aid CE approved buoyancy aid EN ISO 12402-5 (50N), featuring covered side adjustment, crotch strap, overhead entry, nylon outer with PVC foam.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boardshop UK: UK online retailer specializing in wakeboarding and water sports equipment with a similar multi-brand catalog. Direct competitor for wakeboards, bindings, and accessories at similar UK price points.
• Surfdome: Large UK-based online retailer covering surf, wake, and water sports apparel and equipment. Comparable customer segments and multi-category water sports merchandising, though at meaningfully larger scale than ASI.
• ProWake: UK watersports specialist retailer with a wakeboarding, waterskiing, and towable product range overlapping Action Sports International's core offering. Comparable mid-sized DTC e-commerce operation in the same UK geography.
• Wakeboard UK: UK wakeboarding-focused retailer offering wakeboards, bindings, ropes, and accessories from brands also stocked by ASI. Directly comparable UK e-commerce specialist with overlapping product and customer base.
• Source for Sports UK: UK-based multi-brand watersports e-tailer stocking wakeboarding, waterskiing, paddleboarding, and towable gear from many of the same brands (Jobe, O'Brien, Liquid Force, Hyperlite). Directly comparable product breadth, customer base, and DTC e-commerce model to Action Sports International.

Broad incumbents

• Billabong: Global surf and water sports lifestyle brand with its own DTC storefront and broad product line (wetsuits, boardshorts, apparel). Overlaps with ASI's apparel and protective gear categories and competes for the same action-water-sports customer segment.
• Jobe Sports: Major watersports brand (Jobe) carried by ASI which also sells DTC through its own website. Comparable catalog (towables, bindings, vests, wetsuits) and represents both a supplier and a competitive threat if Jobe tightens distribution or expands DTC.
• Amazon UK: Largest UK online marketplace listing the same watersports brands and products alongside ASI. Competes on price discovery, Prime shipping, and breadth; ASI's moat rests on specialist curation and content rather than scale or speed.
• Decathlon UK: Global sporting goods mass-market retailer with significant UK presence and dedicated water sports categories. Overlaps with ASI on SUP, kayaks, and towables but operates a broader sporting goods portfolio and significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/actionsportsinternational2024
• Xx.com/actionsportsint
• Facebookfacebook.com/actionsportsinternational.asi

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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