When learning to surf is it better to use a wetsuit or rashguard and boardshort?
Is it better to use a full wetsuit when learning to surf or just a rashguard? Dose performance change when you use a wetsuit from a rashguard?
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Obviously water temp and weather is major factor, as most people here have pointed out. Fairly obvious I think.BUT, there's more to it than that...
1. Yes, boardshorts will give you the most freedom and flexibility.
2. However, unless you're in the tropics with really hot conditions, some kind of rubber is usually nice. Even in Hawaii or Indo the wind can get chilly out in the water and a vest or long sleeve top can offer some extra warmth and protection.
Speaking of protection...
3. Surfing is a rough sport. Not only do you have the bottom to contend with, you've also got a hard fiberglass surfboard that loves to smack into your arms, knees, and chest when you're learning to surf.
Quick story:
I grew up surfing in Santa Cruz, wearing a full wetsuit and booties all year round. I fantasized about moving to Socal or Hawaii and surfing in trunks. When I finally did move to San Diego, it was August and the water was really warm. I threw on my boardshorts and paddled out.
What a shock!
My ribs got bruised and sore from lying on the board without those 3mm of rubber in between. My shins and knees got all banged up on the board. And my thighs got all rashed up from rubbing on the rails.
Bottom line: rubber is great! The latest lines of wetsuits are so soft and smooshy and flexible, that flexibility has become almost a non-issue.
I highly recommend wearing some kind of rubber, even if it's just a wetsuit top or springsuit. Long-sleeve springsuits are great because they're thin, flexible, keep you warm, keep you protected from nicks and bruises, and, unlike a short-sleeve springsuit, you won't get a farmer's tan on your arms ;)
And, to bring it full circle back to the performance issue, that tiny extra bit of flexibility you get from wearing boardshorts is nothing compared to the confidence-boost you'll get from wearing some rubber. Just by being warm and comfortable and knowing that you're somewhat protected if you hit the bottom, that alone will get you to your feet quicker and surfing more aggressively.
Have fun!
full or partial wetsuit. Since most decent boarders end up wearing a wetsuit anyways, eliminating the transition from the shorts and just starting off with the suit will pay off in long-run. I hope this helps.
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doesn't really matter what you wear,most people end up with rash somewhere.You only really need a wettie if it's a bit cold.Generally most people would wear a rash shirt and boardiesI want to buy a power boat ? Please help.?
It depends on where u learn to surf, if it's in most of the beach waters so cold, i think u should wear a wetsuit but if it's not it's better to wear the boardshort.Usualy ppl learn to surf wears a t-shirt and boardshort.
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It mostly depends on how cold the water is and what you can bear. I've seen people in boardshorts when others were wearing full wetsuits. A general guideline is as follows:74 degrees and above - boardshorts/rashguard
65-74 degrees - 2mm spring suit/shortie
60-64 degrees - 3/2 full suit
55-59 degrees - 4/3 full suit
under 55 - 5/4 or thicker full suit.
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Temperature of the water is definately the biggest factor, wear as big a wetsuit as you have to to saty warm. Be careful about going really thick though you'll start to loose mobility.More Questions & Answers...