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Best Surf Wear

Everyone loves going to the beach. The sun, the water, and aqua sports are only a few of the things that people look forward to when they go there. But if there’s one things people are going crazy about at the beach these days, it’s surfing. From Hawaii, surfing has spread out world wide and it’s no longer for those with professional aspirations only, but also for those who just want to make it a hobby, or sport, or a new form of passion. Although surfing is quite a challenge people are still into it. They buy surf boards and sport around great surf wear. Here’s the best surf clothing for those who want to ride the waves:

Wet suit – Wet suits are often misconstrued as something only for divers. But today, they’re used by professional and amateur surfers as well. Wet suits are made of foamed neoprene or lycra and spandex material to increase a surfer’s buoyancy in water and provide him with thermal insulation when the water is cold. It also protects surfers from coral abrasions or any wound coming from the sea that people might encounter when getting wiped out. Wet suits are either spring suits, sleeveless vests, long johnny’s, jacket or steamer suits. The spring suits are short and the steamer suits are overalls. The long Johnny wet suit covers from the lower torso down to the legs only.

Rash vest – A rash vest is a surf wear that looks like a t-shirt with a special material. It’s specifically made for surfing. The material protects you from any particular rash you could get from the water including the surf board for when you paddle. It’s very functional and stylish too. They are sometimes called ‘Rashies’ and they’re very popular among female surfers, who usually wear them with a bikini bottom.

Board shorts – Board shorts are what surfers, especially the males love to wear especially on a sunny day. That’s because board shorts are not only fashionable, but they’re made of nylon or smooth polyester so they’re light weight and comfortable. They are also durable for the water. They’re called ‘boardies’ in Australia and ‘baggies’ in Africa.

Swim suits – For most beginners who like to swim and surf at the same time, swim suits still make the perfect surf wear. They’re cool and comfortable and they’re not so binding so you get to move freely in the water. Most women wear bikinis when they surf as the men often use board shorts.