Guides

9 Essentials for Open Water Swimming

A mix of beginner gear and pro-level equipment to suit your needs.

Wetsuit Guide: Choosing a Wetsuit for Open Water Swimming

In a specialised swimming wetsuit, you will swim faster, more freely, and in greater comfort.

Wetsuit size guide: How should a swim wetsuit fit?

How effective a wetsuit is at performing this task is largely a function of how well it fits the wearer.

Technical drysuits from Crewsaver, Gill, Gul and Typhoon

Top 5 Technical Drysuits

Our guide to picking a drysuit this winter for sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and more...

Wetsuit Guide: Know Your Brand Measurements

Ensure the Perfect Fit

Sammy enjoying her new Billabong Synergy wetsuit

Why You Should Buy a Wetsuit

They seem like an investment, but investing in a wetsuit is a purchase you won't regret: we'll tell you why.

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Surfboard Buying Guide - Which Surfboard Should I Choose?

Looking to buy a surfboard, but not sure which one to choose? Our surfboard buying guide has got you covered!

Surfer in wetsuit

Wetsuit Repair Guide

How to make your wetsuit last a little bit longer

Surfer wearing wetsuit boots, gloves and a hood

Wetsuit Guide: When to wear booties, gloves and a hood

Hint: When It's Cold!

Woman in Buoyancy Aid

Essential Guide to Buoyancy Aids

Everything you need to know about buoyancy aids

person surfing

How To Measure Yourself When Buying A Wetsuit

The ultimate guide to measuring yourself for a wetsuit

person with surfboard

Guide to different wetsuit zips

Which style of wetsuit zip is best for you?

Wetsuit Thickness Guide

The Ultimate Reference to Wetsuit Thickness

kids life jackets

How to choose a kid's life jacket

Don't make any compromises on your child's safety with our guide to choosing a kids life jacket.

wetsuit boots

How to dry your wetsuit boots

Read our best tips for properly cleaning and drying out wetsuit boots, ready for your next session in the water.

O'Neill Psycho Tech

Wetsuit Seams Explained

Not sure about the difference between flatlock and GBS? It's not that confusing

Sailors in drysuits on the water

Your Drysuit Care Guide

This guide will teach you how to keep your drysuit in good condition.

Sailor wearing a helmet

Helmets - Why Wear Them for Watersports?

The importance of headgear on the water

Stand up paddle boarders

What's s'up with your SUP? A guide through some common issues

We caught up with buyer Will to find out how he takes care of his SUP, and how to fix the most common problems.

Surfer wearing an Xcel Comp X hooded chest zip wetsuit

This season's most exciting wetsuit technology

We caught up with wetsuit buyer Will, to hear about the technology he's excited about this season.

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