Surf Talk Guru

Check out this new electric heat vest! Looks like a great way to keep warm! I guess it’s not out yet, but I’d be interested to hear how people like it.

NEW HOT PRODUCT NOT EVEN ON THE MARKET!
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Heat your core with a push of a button!
Quiksilver 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.
High and low heat settings. Rechargeable battery provides hours of heat. Car and wall battery chargers included. Impact resistant. Optional extra battery available.

If this is your first board, get a used one. It will definitely get banged up as you’re learning to surf. You might as well spend less money on a board you’re just going to be learning on. Also, the beginning surfer will not notice the difference in how a used surfboard performs as compared to a new one. When buying a used surfboard, thoroughly check it out for any dings or soft spots. Dings are okay as long as they have been repaired well, but soft spots indicate water in the foam. Yellow discoloration is normal and doesn’t mean anything’s wrong.

The biggest difference between new and used surfboards is the price. You can buy three or four used boards for the price of one new board. Establishing a large quiver is a good idea for the intermediate surfer. You are able to try different boards out in different conditions and determine what works best for you.

If you have been surfing awhile, and have tried out a lot of boards, there are some advantages to getting a new one. Used boards don’t flex as well as new ones, which will affect performance. Also, although some ding and even crack repairs turn out fine, some boards never ride the same again. The lifespan of a new board will be much longer to you than a used board. So if you know what you like, you’ll want it in good condition for longer. Surf shops usually have a much better variety of new boards than used. It’s hard to find a used surfboard that is exactly what you’re looking for.