Explaining surfing clothes by season! Beginner's guide
This time,
Best clothes for surfing
Beginners
explained in
To do.
surfing
You need clothes that match the season, but if you are a beginner
i don't know what to wear
Isn't it?
Since the water temperature and air temperature vary depending on the location, this time
Based on the climate of the Kanto area
I will explain.
Clothing suitable for the season
I will introduce you, so please refer to it.
surfing clothes
surfing What to wear when doing wet suit , dry suit , swimsuit And so on.
first, At a minimum, you should prepare wet suit is. Wetsuits have Injury prevention, heat retention effect, effect to prevent damage such as jellyfish, UV protection, etc. , There are many benefits to wear.
Beginners are especially prone to injury, so wear them to prevent injury. again
The wetsuit creates buoyancy and makes it easier to float, so it is safe for beginners to wear it
you know.
Wetsuits are versatile and can be worn all year round.
tapper
", sleeveless "
vest
There are various types such as.
In winter, it has a high heat retention effect. semi dry suit "mosquito" dry suit ” is recommended.
semi dry suit
is a structure that makes it difficult for water to enter, but
It is not completely waterproof, so in the middle of winter it is necessary to wear footwear to protect against the cold.
surf boots
or
gloves (gloves)
it would be nice to have
.
dry suit
is integrated with boots
Highly waterproof
, It has excellent heat retention effect so that you can wear clothes inside.
You can surf even in a swimsuit, but from the viewpoint of injury and heat retention effect, It is better to wear a wet suit until you get used to it. .
Surfing x Spring (March/April/May)/Autumn (September/October/November)
- full suit
- Seagull
- long sleeve spring
The temperature rises in spring, but the water temperature is still low. Conversely, in autumn, the temperature starts to drop, but the water temperature may still be warm.
Basically, if you wear a wetsuit in spring and autumn, there is no problem, but there are several types of wetsuits, so you need to use them properly.
first,
Long sleeves and long pants type "
full suit
”
has different thicknesses of 3mm and 5mm.
It is recommended to use 3 mm in May when it gets warm and 5 mm in November when it feels cold, depending on the water temperature and temperature.
On days when the water temperature and temperature are high, Short sleeve + long pants type wet suit Seagull ” If there is, it is comfortable.
Long sleeve + shorts type " long sleeve spring ” can reduce the cold, so you can enjoy surfing even around October when the temperature drops.
Also, for those who feel uneasy about cold measures with only wetsuits, surf boots or glove If so, it's even safer.
Surfing x Summer (June, July, August)
- swimsuit
- rash guard
- tapper
- spring wetsuit
- long sleeve spring
Many people may think that summer surfing should be light with just a swimsuit and a rash guard. If you are a beginner, you should avoid light clothing. .
because, The more exposed your skin is, the less likely you are to get injured and neglect UV protection, and your body can't handle sudden temperature changes is.
T-shirt type Tupperware , Short sleeve + short pants spring Wetsuits such as Protects you from injury and protects against UV rays So recommended.
Also, even in summer, if the wind is strong,
Coldness
You can also feel
even in summer
Long sleeve spring with long sleeves and shorts
It is safe to have
Surfing x Winter (December, January, February)
- semi dry suit
- dry suit
Around December, it gets cold and difficult to surf in a wetsuit.
Therefore, It has even higher heat retention than a wet suit. dry suit ” is the turn. For dry suits, semi dry suit and dry suit There are two types of
semi dry suit
teeth,
Although it retains heat, the toes and fingers are exposed, and it is not completely waterproof.
.
In January and February it is difficult to wear only a semi-dry suit,
surf boots
or
glove
It is safe to prepare
.
on the other hand,
dry suit
teeth,
The boots and wetsuit are integrated, and the waterproof function is high
. Drysuits don't fit your body and are roomy, so you can wear clothes inside.
It's highly waterproof, so you won't get wet, and it's perfect for cold weather. Depending on the temperature of the day,
Long sleeves, long pants, long socks
It is recommended that you wear something like
Surfing popular tour ranking
all over the country popular surf tours are presented in a ranking format.
Kanto
then
Shonan
or
Chiba
,
Okinawa
Then Chatan
Miyakojima
tours are popular
is.
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- 4.6
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- 5.0
- (23 reviews and experiences)
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- 5.0
- (7 reviews and testimonials)
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- 4.5
- (16 reviews and testimonials)
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- 5.0
- (11 reviews and testimonials)
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- 5.0
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
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- 5.0
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
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Let's enjoy surfing with the best clothes!
This time, I explained the best clothes for surfing for each season.
Surfing is a marine sport that can be enjoyed all year round if you dress appropriately
is.
Please use it as a reference and enjoy surfing.
*The information in this article is current as of June 2023.
