Will a wetsuit protect me in a rip and give me buoyancy?
Neoprene is full of small bubbles that contain air (other gases are also used) which give you insulation. So yes – all this air…
Is it OK to wash a wetsuit in a washing machine?
Well…it’s not. If you only have one wetsuit just wash it in a tub, you’ll survive. Here are a few tips on washing and…
How To Wash And Dry A Wetsuit?
Washing your wetsuit after every session helps wash away the salts and other funky bits found in seawater. It also helps you keep away…
What is wetsuit rash (chafing) and how to stop it?
Parts of your body that move a lot during XY (insert your favorite wetsuit wearing water sport) will also rub againt the neoprene that…
Latest Wetsuit News I.
Hyperflex wetsuits have a new website, very Tumblr like, lots of photos, nice work…check it out. Jobe Wetsuits also have a new website, it’s…
Video Week 4: Wavegarden
Wavegarden is an artificial wave designed somewhere in the hills of Basque country and it’s the best damn artificial wave I have seen so…
Wetsuit Jacket
A wetsuit jacket is very similar to a wetsuit top with the only main difference being that the jacket typically has a full zipper…
3/2 Wetsuit
The 3/2 full wetsuit is the thinnest of the full suits available for surfers. There are some spring wetsuits which are about 2 mm…
4/3 Wetsuit and 6 Tips For Choosing The Right One
The 4/3 full wetsuit is widely considered the most versatile wetsuit on the market today (widely = by me). It is a full suit…
5/3 Wetsuit
5/3 fullsuit wetsuits are designed specifically for cold water activities and can be used in some pretty darn cold water. There are two main…
Spring Wetsuits – AKA Springy’s
If you plan on surfing or enjoying the water in the spring or fall months you’ll likely want a spring wetsuit. There are two main options…
Children’s Wetsuits
When children are surfing, swimming, etc… their bodies cool down faster than adults. Less mass or something like that. So even in not so…
Photo Tuesday: Surfing On The Edge Of The Storm
This photo is made a bit more dramatic with a little help of Photoshop. But I still love it because me and my friend…
Neoprene Wetsuit Hood Guide
“Cover your head!” How many times have you heard that? How much heat do you lose through your head? “As much as 45 percent of body heat…