How great are wetsuits? Next to long-range forecasting and commercial flights, the innovation of wearable neoprene has allowed surfers to find waves across the planet (and ride them without fear of ...

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 ...

Ever experienced the sheer rankness of a half-soggy wetsuit left in your car’s trunk for a couple days? Sure you have. It’s never good. The car stinks, your suit stinks, and soon, when you reluctantly ...

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." WETSUITS ARE DECEPTIVELY simple. While they may seem like little more than one-piece neoprene "jumpers" ...

My first wetsuit came as a Christmas gift from my brother in December 1963. Before the postal worker could walk away, I tore into the package and walked into the ocean to test it. It was obvious that ...

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"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 ...

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. Wetsuits are both the biggest blessing and curse of ...

The dreaded wetsuit funk is inevitable, but thankfully avoidable with the help of wetsuit cleaners. To really take care of your wetsuit and ensure its longevity, you should be regularly using a ...