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Ossies Surfshop in Newport, Oregon will be having a wetsuit repair clinic on September 18th. The employees are constantly repairing wetsuits, so they get to try all of the different products and techniques available to fix those freezing little, or big holes. Stop in Saturday the 18th of September, and they will demonstrating which products work best and even help you repair your wetsuit at no cost! The Free wetsuit repair clinic will be from 12pm- 2pm.

To find directions and more information Click here.

This past last winter was a brutally cold one. with temperatures of 30 below and water temperatures of the low 50s, it make for some cold surfing. Get the Quicksilver ps+ Cypher Heat vest for those brutal bitter cold days in the winter. even though summer is near, it is a good time to be prepared for next winter. Quicksilver just got their new shipment of their heat vests in stock and they will be selling fast. The heat vest  introduces the first ever battery powered heat vest that can be worn and operated under any wetsuit. Utilizing FAR infra-red heating technology, the CYPHER PS+ Heat Vest System delivers hours of heat to vital organs maintaining your core temperature and extending your session.

For the best deals on the Quicksilver PS+ Cypher Heat Vest Click here.

With 2009 ended and 2010 beginning many things change. Some of those changes are new products! Companies come out with new products every year to keep there companies image fresh and to compete with rival companies. But what does this mean for you, the consumer?

What this means for you is discounted gear from the previous year! All 2009 Xcel, Quicksilver/Roxy wetsuits are 20% off! Click here for the best deals on 2009  Xcel, Quicksilver, and Roxy wetsuits.

Getting extra cold in the water? Is a we suit just not warm enough for you? Then maybe you should look into a Heat Vest. Yes! Quiksilver Electric Heat Vest are back in stock every where, but like last season, they will go fast. only a few sizes left, stay warm on the coldest days!

The Quicksilver Electric Heat Vest has FAR infra-red heat technology, High and low heat settings, rechargeable batteries, and is very easily used and maintained under your wetsuit.

For the best deals and more info on these amazing Heat Vest Click here.

Yesterday’s Chilean earthquake and subsequent tsunami advisories and warnings served as a warning to coastal residents and visitors alike that we need to be prepared. Luckily little damage and no injuries were caused by the small tsunamis that appeared in Hawaii, Japan, and elsewhere, but people should be commended on taking it seriously and following directives to evacuate.

Here in Oregon, we need to be prepared with a tsunami-readiness kit that includes three days of food and water. It wouldn’t hurt to also have propane and a propane stove, matches or lighters. If bridges ever went out, or flooding occurred, it may help to have a small boat of some kind, a kayak, canoe, or driftboat, with paddles, and an Xcel wetsuit for doing water work.

As the sun shines more and spring approaches, we all get to thinking about our sunny summer days. If you have out-of-town friends and relatives that want to live it up for a day at the beach, go with them to rent booties, wetsuits, and boards for the day.

With Oregon surfboard rentals, you’ll be able to take your time, especially if you rent for a 24-hour period. That way, you can get in and out as many times as you want to rest, eat, warm-up, whatever. It’s also nice to hang out in your wetsuit when the north wind is nuking. The price is nice for a 24-hour rental, and if your guests want to do something different on a day at the beach, they’ll love it.

Make their day really special with a picnic lunch on the beach, random toys to entertain with (frisbees, volleyball, etc.) and end it with hot dogs and beers around the fire. But make sure they don’t leave one shred of litter on the beach!

Wetsuits are an important purchase for your child. They keep kids safe and warm when playing in the waves at the windy Oregon Coast in the summer or any other time of the year. Obviously, you can’t expect just to buy one wetsuit over your kid’s childhood. They’ll need a bigger size at least every year. This can be very expensive since kids’ wetsuits, especially top brands like Xcel wetsuits, can cost up to a few hundred dollars. There are some options that will help out monetarily and still provide your child with adequate beachwear.

1. Team up with a friend/relative with a child a year or so older or younger than your own. If they’re interested in keeping wetsuits on their child as well, you can go in together on the cost, then pass the wetsuit down to the younger child after the older has outgrown it.

2. Buy and sell used children’s wetsuits. Surf shops often have used wetsuits on consignment. See what’s available to buy, then make some money back when you sell yours.

3. Determine what type of suit your child needs. Short-sleeved and short-legged spring john style wetsuits are cheaper than full suits with hoods. Try out a minimalist suit on your child and see if it keeps them warm and protected enough for their purposes. If so, you’ll stand to save a lot of money over time.

There are many reasons why children should don wetsuits at the beach rather than swimsuits. Even in the summer months, you’d be wise to send your kid splashing in a full or spring suit rather than a pair of trunks or a 2-piece.

For one thing, especially if you want to hang out at our Oregon beaches, it’s cold! A wetsuit will keep your child warm whether they’re in or out of the water and will protect from the wind chill. It will also act as a thicker skin and protect from scrapes and scratches. Your child will be able to hang out and play for a lot longer when warm and comfortable.

Wetsuits also protect the skin from sun exposure much better than sunblock lotions, which wear off quickly in the sand and water. An added bonus: getting your child in the practice of pulling a wetsuit on and off will benefit them in the future if they decide to be active in water sports. People who are comfortable getting in and out of a wetsuit are more likely to spend time and enjoy surfing, kayaking, and diving.

Most manufacturers like O’Neill, Quiksilver, and Xcel wetsuits have a wide variety of childrens’ wetsuits. You can also find used kids’ wetsuits at your local surf shop.

Every summer I take my family on a vacation to some exotic local around the world. This Christmas, our trip brought us to the Kona Coast of the Big Island in Hawaii. While my wife and I had no problem diving right into the pristine waters, my kids were constantly complaining about the cold ocean water.

After our first afternoon at the beach, it was evident that we would have to have to find some solution to this conundrum. We visited a local surf shop and were able to find some small kids wetsuits. The rest of the trip my kids were constantly begging to go to the beach and enjoy the surf, which my wife and I didn’t mind.

The ever-popular and ever-improving line of Xcel wetsuits and surf accessories will be coming out with a new Spring 2010 line soon. That means that the current stock of Fall 2009 will be going on sale to make room for new inventory.

The latest versions of Infinitis, Drylocks, and X-Zips will be interesting to check out. Keep an eye out for price drops at your local surf shop and take advantage of a good price on a great wetsuit.