Gear & Equipment
Surf gear that earns its place in your bag.
What to buy, what to rent at camp and what to leave at home — boards, wetsuits, leashes and packing lists for the trips we cover.
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Best Gear for Beginners
The whole first setup on one page, with a link to every deep-dive.
Best Wetsuits for Beginners & Intermediate Surfers (With Thickness Guide)
Five wetsuits that make sense for your first few years of surfing, plus a thickness chart so you buy the right one for the water you will actually surf.
November 15, 2026
Beginner Surf Setup Checklist: Board, Wetsuit, Leash, Wax & Extras
Everything a new surfer needs in one list, in the order you should buy it, with a clear line between essential and nice to have.
November 15, 2026
Wetsuit Thickness Guide: What to Wear in Every Water Temperature
3/2 or 4/3? Booties or not? This no-nonsense wetsuit thickness chart matches every water temperature to the right rubber, plus fit tips that matter more than brand.
May 31, 2026
Gear sorted?
Now pick where to use it.
Most camps include a board and wetsuit, so check what your camp provides before you buy anything.
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