October and May are perhaps the best months for beach people. Good surf, and warm water in the upper 70's come with cool days. For surfers, it is the time to think about their wet suit. If one's suit ...

Shane Jones is a couturier of sorts for surfers who want more from the typical wet suit. By Molly Young “A good cheetah print is hard to find.” Shane Jones delivered the pronouncement ruefully. So ...

Jack O’Neill, the founder of the first and most successful surfing wet-suit company in the world, has long had the financial means to live anywhere he wants. Yet the well-traveled inventor, ...

Surfing may call to mind images of tan and shirtless men, but in reality, a lot of requisite surf gear has to do with covering skin. In cooler climates — even in the summer — you’ll likely want a full ...

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 Rip Curl HeatSeeker comes in at USD$500 and sits at the top of Rip Curl’s wetsuit tree with all the latest bells and whistles. It’s not cheap, but what you get for your money is a beautifully ...

If you’re looking to find moments of escape or simply want to absorb the joys of being outside and in the water, taking up surfing might just be the solitary activity to consider. Take it from Ann Kim ...