So, you’ve had a surf lesson, maybe even a few and now you’re hooked. If you intend to keep surfing as much as possible in the UK you’re going to need a wetsuit because even on the hottest days, the water is cold. You might get away with one warmer-than-average-day in summer which allows for a suitless surf. Average water time around 20 minutes before your entire body goes into hypothermic … [Read more...]
How to choose your first surfboard and wetsuit .
When you've got a few surfing lessons under your belt and you are hooked then your thoughts will probably start turning towards getting your own surfboard and wetsuit. Head into a surf shop and you will likely be met with a bewildering array of surf gear but if you ask for advice most are willing to oblige. And if they don't head to one that will. If the surf shop has been there for a few … [Read more...]
Next Winter!
I know, it's absurd to be talking about next winter when this one is far from over but the Gul rep came in this morning with some mighty fine looking wetsuits for next winters range. The one that really caught my eye was the Gul Junior ABS wetsuit. The suit is fully glued and blindstitched so it has totally waterproof seams, extra stretchy neoprene and a shoulder entry system. This is a really … [Read more...]