Archive for November, 2009
Stay Warm this Winter
November 4, 2009
Winter weather is creeping up on us here on the coast. The temperatures have been staying in the 40’s some days all day long. Most coasties know how to stay warm in the surf and can extend their sessions and therefore their skills.
Some essential gear: a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit and7mm booties. Some surfers like gloves, other’s don’t, but even a pair of 5mm’s can keep your hands working and comfortable. A non-essential, but much appreciated warmer is the Quiksilver PS+ Cypher Heat Vest.
Surfline posted a good article about what happens to our bodies when we’re exposed to the cold: http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/2009-wetsuit-preview-buyers-guide_30884/1/
Big Swell is Coming!
November 3, 2009
Big swell is coming to Newport! A Pacific storm is moving east. Thursday’s forecast is for 18 foot seas and Friday’s is for 26 foot swell! For those tow surfers out there, go big, but be careful!
Make sure all your equipment is working at optimum performance. Have a good Xcel wetsuit and PFD on in case something happens, and try to get some pictures!
Gift Ideas for Surfers: Mid Price Range
November 2, 2009Holiday shopping season is already here. Wondering what to get for your favorite surfer? Here are some ideas for some gifts in the mid-level price range that any surfer is sure to love.
1.) Tide Watch $75-$150–A water-resistant watch that displays the tides and has lots of other bells and whistles. Quiksilver, Nixon, and Rip Curl are a few brands.
2.) Surf Racks $50-$150–For traveling with boards atop your vehicle, cheaper soft racks or more spendy hard racks are available. A little more money will get you the locking hard racks (more like $200).
3.) Sherpa Sweatshirt $40-$50–Warm fleecy hooded sweatshirts embroidered with their favorite surf brand or shop logo will be a welcome winter warm-up.
Quicksilver Cypher Heat Vest
November 1, 2009
November’s here, the air is getting chillier, the fall sets are raging big and burly. Looking to improve your surfing this fall? Stay out longer with a warm-up. This heat vest isn’t quite mainstream yet. I know, $200 seems like a lot to pay when you were fine without it. But when it comes to staying warm during the best month of the year for surfing, you might want to have all your tricks ready to pull out.
Check out Surfline’s review of the PS+ Cypher Heat Vest System from Quiksilver. http://www.surfline.com/gear/fieldtesting-the-first-ever-heated-wetsuit-vest_31835/
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