the cold The land and water temperature makes a huge difference to your surfing. Going from boardshorts to a fairly flexible 3/2 wetsuit is no biggie, but going to a 6/5/4 thick wetsuit with boots, gloves and a hood can really impact on how you surf. Sub-zero conditions also dictate how long you can stay in the water. When you come out, getting your core temperature back is essential. A hot tub on the beach goes some way in helping with that.
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