If you're reading this then the chances are that it is winter time and the water is cold. Good news is there are tons of wetsuits out there that can keep you nice and toasty. In fact, there’s never ...

You’ve got your board sorted and you’re amped for a big day out on the waves. Someone told you about a sweet spot to check out, and the conditions look good: neat swell, not too raging, but totally ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Almost all wetsuits are made from neoprene, a soft, synthetic-rubber material that uses closed air cells ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." WETSUITS ARE DECEPTIVELY simple. While they may seem like little more than one-piece neoprene "jumpers" ...

Asymmetrical zippers Zippers with staggered teeth, invented to keep a tighter seal and let less water in. Common in newer zippered suits. Beavertail Early wetsuit design in the ’70s that had a large ...

So, a Southern California company that’s been making skate shoes since 1966 — the same brand that invented the iconic standard for surf-skate style and function — made a surf bootie that’s a complete ...

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean you have to forgo your favorite water-based activities until next season. Instead, simply don a wetsuit and dive right in. You’ll stay nice and warm no matter ...