Introduction
Whether you surf for fun or you are a professional surfer, you will agree with me that a great surfing experience depends as much on your surfing equipment as it does on the wave formation.
The weather conditions, tides, the quality and size of ground swell, etc., all determine your surfing experience. But we can not rule out accessories as well. The need to protect your skin, your ears, the wax on your board, and your maintenance kit also makes surfing pure bliss.
Here you have a list of essential accessories for surfers. You really need to check them out. Let us dive in then.
Wetsuit Changing Mat
After a great surf session, you come out of the water all wet and with sand all over your wetsuit. What do you do then? Head straight for the car? No!
You need to get out of that wet and sandy suit. These changing mats are designed in such a way that you can take off the suit with your legs on the mat. The common ones come with draw strings.
You place the suits on the mats, draw the string and you have all the dirt, debris and water in the bag. That way, you will not be getting the sand into your car.
Dustpan and Brush
When you surf, apart from your suits, what else gets sandy and wet? Your feet! You do not want to carry all that mess into your car (or even your house).
Keeping a dustpan and brush in your car can be helpful. You just get the sand off your feet in no time and you are good.
Ear Plugs
Ever met someone with surfers’ ears? Surfers’ ears is the common name for abnormal bone growth in the ear canal. This phenomenon got its name because it is common among surfers.
Infections arising from surfers’ ears can be very painful. You definitely do not want to experience that. How can you protect yourself from anything like that? By simply putting on ear plugs!
The main purpose of the earplugs is to protect your ears from constant contact with water. By putting on earplugs, you can enjoy your surf sessions without getting the surfer’s ear.
Surf Watches
In recent times, surf watches have quickly become very important to surfers, and rightly so. Some of the recent models give you information on wave height, wave period, water temperature, wind speed, wind direction, etc.
In essence, the watch can give you info on the best time to get in for a great surfing experience. You should consider getting one if you don’t already have one.
Regarding which one to get, there are several of them available for purchase. Check the specifications and pick the one that will give you the best.
Sunglasses
While surfing has great benefits, it can be detrimental to your eyes in the following ways: the blowing sand and UV rays. Why should you allow this to spoil your fun when it can be prevented?
You can prevent all of this by putting on sunglasses. Yeah, it is that simple. Moreover, you should go for polarized sunglasses. They not only offer better protection but also prevent glares on the ocean.
By the way, you would also be protecting yourself from surfers’ eye, chiefly caused by UV rays.
Surf Rack
Whether you belong to a family of surfers or you own more than one surfing board, a surf rack is a great way of keeping your boards safe and together. It can also serve as a form of decoration, though.
It brings the surfing spirit to your home, all the while ensuring the boards do not take up too much space. This should seriously interest you if your house is not very roomy.
All your boards in one place. You can get a surf rack that can take the number of boards you have.
Surf Wax
You definitely do not want to slip off your surfing board. A slip off your board can cause your surfboard to crack. As if that was not enough, it can even cause lacerations, sprained ankles, ruptured eardrums, broken necks and noses, and-in a worst case scenario-drowning! Terrific, right?
You can apply wax to your surfboard to get a bit more grip and also prevent surfers’ feet from slipping off when riding waves. When applying wax to your board, you should endeavor to do it properly. It will go a long way towards making your surfing sessions enjoyable as well as hitch-free.
Wax Comb
The wax comb is used alongside the wax to give an extra grip on the surfing board. You can use the jagged side of the comb to create patterns in the wax along the board. Some surfers create diagonal lines.
All this is done to allow for that extra feeling of safety that comes with good grip. You can also use the straight edge of the comb to scrape off excess wax off the board or to remove the wax completely.
Changing Ponchos
Also called hooded towels, changing ponchos serve two purposes: as a changing robe and as a surf towel. They are made out of towel material, which makes drying the body with them easier.
Also, when there are no changing rooms available at the beach, you can use the poncho. It is designed in such a way that it allows you the privacy you need to change your clothes.
Safe Sea Sunscreen
That is it then. The accessories listed above, along with your board, of course, are necessary for a perfect surfing session.
The next time you set out for the beach to surf, do well to check for these things amongst other equipment you are carrying along. .
Conclusion
That is it then. The accessories listed above, along with your board, of course, are necessary for a perfect surfing session.
The next time you set out for the beach to surf, do well to check for these things amongst other equipment you are carrying along.