Using the right equipment in surfing is essential to avoid difficulties in the initiation, improvement and general enjoyment of surfing. In our surf school in Cantabria, Totora Surf School Suances we strive to choose the best material to facilitate learning. Surfing in Suances is done under temperatures that vary from winter to summer ranges up to 13 degrees, so in Totora surf school you can find wetsuits of different ranges. Under the criteria that we use in Totora surf school Suances we recommend you to take into account the following aspects to choose the best material for surfing. NEOPRENE The choice of the right wetsuit (thickness) is directly related to the temperature of the water where you are going to surf. Knowing this, we can make the following distinction: 2×2 (mm): Typical summer suit. Same thickness throughout the suit. Can be long, short, short sleeves and long legs or long sleeves and short legs. For high water and ambient temperature (19-21 degrees). 3×2 (mm): It means 3mm in chest and back and 2mm legs and arms. They are usually long. For warm water temperature and environment (average 16-19 degrees). 4×3 (mm): It means 4mm in chest and back and 3mm legs and arms. For cold water temperature and environment (average 13-16 degrees). 5×4 (mm): Means 5mm in chest and back and 4mm legs and arms. For very cold water temperature and environment (average 11-13 degrees). There are more options and combinations of wetsuits but these are the most common. Surfing in Suances is done under temperatures that vary from winter to summer ranges up to 13 degrees, so in Totora surf school you can find wetsuits of different thicknesses with which to learn to surf in total comfort. SURF BOARD This is the fundamental and necessary element for the practice
Using the right equipment in surfing is essential to avoid difficulties in the initiation, improvement and general enjoyment of surfing.
In our surf school in Cantabria, Totora Surf School Suances we strive to choose the best material to facilitate learning.
Surfing in Suances is done under temperatures that vary from winter to summer ranges up to 13 degrees, so in Totora surf school you can find wetsuits of different ranges.
Under the criteria that we use in Totora surf school Suances we recommend you to take into account the following aspects to choose the best material for surfing.
NEOPRENE
The choice of the right wetsuit (thickness) is directly related to the temperature of the water where you are going to surf.
Knowing this, we can make the following distinction:
2×2 (mm): Typical summer suit.
Same thickness throughout the suit.
Can be long, short, short sleeves and long legs or long sleeves and short legs.
For high water and ambient temperature (19-21 degrees).
3×2 (mm): It means 3mm in chest and back and 2mm legs and arms.
They are usually long.
For warm water temperature and environment (average 16-19 degrees).
4×3 (mm): It means 4mm in chest and back and 3mm legs and arms.
For cold water temperature and environment (average 13-16 degrees).
5×4 (mm): Means 5mm in chest and back and 4mm legs and arms.
For very cold water temperature and environment (average 11-13 degrees).
There are more options and combinations of wetsuits but these are the most common.
Surfing in Suances is done under temperatures that vary from winter to summer ranges up to 13 degrees, so in Totora surf school you can find wetsuits of different thicknesses with which to learn to surf in total comfort.
SURF BOARD
This is the fundamental and necessary element for the practice of surfing.
We have them in different sizes, shapes and a great variety of materials.
In the next post we will go deeper into this topic but what we do advise you to do is to take the board that fits your level.
At this point there are two great phrases of two world famous surfers and that for us are the ABC of this sport:
"Foam is your friend".
Rob Machado.
We all know that small boards are cooler but don't switch to one of them if your level doesn't deserve it.
"The best surfer is the one who has the most fun."
Duke Kahanamoku.
Well, there's not much to say.
ENJOY!!!!!
The waves are also different, so we have a wide range of boards for the different conditions offered by La Concha beach or Los Locos beach for surfing.
INVENTION (LEASH)
The invention is the "leash" that keeps us attached to our board at all times to avoid losing it.
They are made of rubbery and elastic material.
In future posts we will go deeper into this topic, which can be very extensive.
SOCKS
In areas where the water is cold or very cold, or the access to it is through a rocky terrain (reef) or steep, it is advisable to use them.
Therefore, we can say that the main function of the bootie is protection, both against low temperatures and against blows and cuts.
The booties must be perfectly adjusted to the foot, never big, since a lot of water can enter and the foot can slip inside the booties, both situations are very uncomfortable for surfing.
GLOVES
Like the previous item, gloves, they fulfill the same functions.
But they are generally worn in areas of water or very cold environments.
PARAFFIN
Product that surfers pour on the deck of the board (upper part) to improve the adherence to it.
There are different types of kerosene depending on the water where we are going to surf (see table).
The temperature ranges for each of them are usually shown on the packaging.
SUNSCREENING
Keep in mind that in the sea the sun affects twice as much due to the reflection on the water. So use cream all year round. In our surf school we give a lot of importance to sun protection and we recommend you to use sunscreens with a protection level higher than 25 and that are water resistant. We hope you find this article interesting, and you know that for any questions you can contact us, we will be happy to understand you in our store / surf school in Suances. The best surfing is in Suances. Greetings
