Surf Talk Guru

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.