Rip Curl began making wetsuits back in 1970 when Brian Singer and Doug "Claw" Warbick were simply looking to stay warm in the cold waters of Bells Beach Australia. Rip Curl is still owned and operated ...

Born in the chilling waters of Bells Beach, Australia in 1969, Rip Curl wetsuits have remained the global standard for wetsuit technology, durability, and innovation. Today, wetsuits are the heartbeat ...

Although late October typically conjures thoughts about the upcoming ski season, Rip Curl is hoping to please those So Cal / Hawaiian residents by giving you one less reason to ditch the waves this ...

The invention of the wetsuit in the 1950s allowed surfers to brave chilly water year-round, but it came with an environmental cost – the neoprene material used is a petroleum-based substance that ...

Looking for a little more comfort on those cold days while out in the waves? Rip Curl’s new 3/2 millimeters thick H-Bomb heated wetsuit has a warming panel that stretches from your shoulder blades ...

Surfers are more attuned to nature than most athletes, but their equipment couldn’t be farther from eco-friendly. Foam, fiberglass and neoprene are the biggest offenders, which has led many ...