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ABOUT EQUIPMENT

Wetsuits in Oregon are essential! 4mm is about the thinnest anyone who surfs regularly uses.  Many people choose 5mm or 6mm.  It boils down to warmth vs. flexibility.  Personally I like a more flexible suit but if you are cold blooded, go for the thickness.  4/3 works great most of the time (especially when the waves are small and I pull out my longboard).  On the other hand there are times in the winter when the rivermouths are pumping out snow runoff and the air temp is 15 degrees;  even a 6mm suit feels like a t-shirt.  Then the concept of flexibility seems a bit stupid:  and I usually sit there in the water wondering why I didn’t go snowboarding.Booties, too, are a required fashion accessory:  3, 5, or even 7mm.  Gloves are nice at times and  hoods are are also good, not only for warmth, but for protection from the dreaded ‘surfers ear’.  We also sell a ton of polypro rash guards (extra warmth, comfort, and ease of sliding into suit).(If you don’t want to attract undue attention choose dark colors for your suit.  Neon hasn’t, and hopefully won’t, catch on up here.)As for boards:  Remember you’re wearing 20 pounds of extra rubber when you surf.  Also tidal shift can be as great as 10′:  a lot of water moving around and at times a lot of extra paddling.  Add a few inches to your regular board size and you’ll be glad.  I’ve got boards from 6’4″ to 9’8″ in my quiver: The most used is 6’8″x19″.  When the water is moving like crazy, I can still paddle it well and catch waves.We stock plenty of accessories.  Board bags, leashes, noseguards, ding repair kits, fins, wax, etc. . . . Also stuff for the traveling surfer (tropical wax, sun protection, plenty of boardshorts, and killer videos to build some stoke).Come in for a visit, call (541-484-2588) or e-mail me ( ).See ya in the water.   A. Rain Couture