Surf Talk Guru

It’s a beautifully crisp, clear, and sunny fall morning. You’re out catching glassy, head-high peelers and the waves are only getting better.You just bought a brand new ThermoBamboo 5/4mm Xcel wetsuit for the chillier seasons, so you’re nice and toasty warm. This session could last forever. But. . .you had a cup of coffee this morning and you have to pee. Should you pee in your new suit or get out and do it?

Some people say that urinating in your suit will attract sharks, will ruin the suit, or should otherwise be avoided at all costs. If you’re renting your suit, no, do not pee in it. It will smell for the next person. But if it’s yours, I say go ahead and pee guilt-free. You’ll eventually end up urinating in your new suit, so you might as well get it over with so you won’t feel bad about it next time, either. As long as you faithfully wash it with wetsuit shampoo every few days or so, it shouldn’t stink up your car.