Wetsuits and Cold Water
Common mistakes when buying a wetsuit
Avoid the common wetsuit buying errors: relying on a size chart alone, choosing thickness by the label, overlooking seams and zips, and skipping a movement test.
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Wetsuits and Cold Water
Staying comfortable in cold-water surfing: choosing wetsuit thickness for the water temperature, checking fit for paddling, layering options and common buying mistakes.
Wetsuits and Cold Water
How a wetsuit should fit for paddling and popping up
Check a wetsuit's fit at the shoulders, chest, hips, knees, ankles and neck, then test paddling and pop-up movements before you buy so the suit allows real surf movement.
Wetsuits and Cold Water
How to choose wetsuit thickness for the water temperature
Match wetsuit thickness to water temperature, then adjust for air temperature, wind, session length and your own tolerance for cold, with a typical range chart.
Wetsuits and Cold Water
Layering options for surfing in cold water
Compare hoods, boots, gloves and thermal tops for cold-water surfing, and see how each one changes movement, grip, heat loss and the fit of your wetsuit.