WETSUITS ARE DECEPTIVELY simple. While they may seem like little more than one-piece neoprene "jumpers" for playing in the water, they serve a critical function in keeping surfers and divers warm, ...
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Almost all wetsuits are made from neoprene, a soft, synthetic-rubber material that ...
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From the swells of Cornwall to Cape Town, hanging ten in a sustainable suit could soon become a reality for surfers A combination of salt water, UV rays and the wear-and-tear of life amongst the surf ...
Introduced in the early 1950s, wetsuits flopped among surfers, who saw the uncomfortable rubber skins as more suitable for wimps than wave riders. Enter Bill Meistrell, a dive-shop owner who used a ...
LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Surf culture often prides itself on an affinity for nature. But there's a dirty secret hiding in many surfers' cupboards - old wetsuits. A combination of salt water, UV ...