Surfing Wetsuit – Choosing the Right Wetsuit for the Conditions
Choosing the right surfing wetsuit can make a huge difference in your over all enjoyment when you hit the waves. There are some key criteria to consider in choosing the right wetsuit gear. In this article I will take you through the wetsuit styles, sizes, thickness, and accessories for a comfortable surfing experience https://easy-surfshop.com/wetsuits.
There are many types of wetsuit and some style variations.
Winter Wetsuits
For winter surfing in colder water the thickness of the full wetsuit is key to comfort. Along with adding gloves, booties and even a hood or hat. Average water temperatures for the location where you surf in the winter will give you a base line for the neoprene thickness. In temperatures 60 degrees and above a 3/2 (3mm in the majority of the wetsuit and 2mm at the arms) wetsuit should be adequate. Although each individual will need to decide if that is warm enough for them.
If a 3/2 is not always quite warm enough you can add a 2mm wetsuit tee shirt that you wear under your 3/2 wetsuit. Booties are optional above 60 degree water temperatures. Many surfers don’t wear them because they want the grip that bare feet offers. I choose to wear booties because I like the extra warmth and protection from rocks and coral on the ocean floor.
Alway try on wetsuits if possible to get the right size. If ordering online then do the best you can to match up your size to the specific brand size charts.
For water temperatures from low 50’s up to 60 degrees a 4/3 or 5/4 wetsuit works for me. And if I want just a little more warmth I add a 2mm wetsuit vest or tee shirt underneath. In water temperatures in the 50’s booties may be a must as your feet are generally always in the water. Also in water temperatures under 60 you may find a hood or wetsuit hat works, especially for rolling under waves. When the water is really cold you can get a headache with out a wetsuit hood or hat. Wetsuit gloves may be another good choice. Although many surfers don’t like gloves because they can hamper grip in handling the surf board.
