Spring Gear 2019

Spring Gear 2019: The Complete Guide to Your Next Surf Safari

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Take your surfing to a new level by heading off to catch better breaks. Waves are never guaranteed—but adventure is. To make the most of your time on the water, you’ll want to make sure you bring along the best surfing gear: a board, of course, along with other essentials like sunscreen and shades.

If you’re itching to paddle out, we’ve rounded up all the surfing gear you need, and we’ve included a few top-notch destinations to catch the best waves, whether you’re just starting out or you’re a salty pro. See you out there.

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Walden Magic Fish

Melding the outline of a classic 1970s fish design with modern hard rails and a single to double concave bottom, this is a responsive, easy-to-ride board in everything from knee-high mush to chest-high peelers. Stable and predictable, the Walden makes tight turns without sacrificing speed as some boards do.

[From $750; waldensurfboards.com]

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Firewire Woolight Seaside

This speedy and responsive new board combines a double concave bottom, a narrow nose, and a thin tail for agile and fast rides in waist-high to overhead surf. The outer layer uses sustainably sheared wool bound with a plant-based resin, instead of a conventional fiberglass-and-polyester build.

[$840; firewiresurfboards.com]

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Salt & Stone SPF 50 Face Stick

Skip the drugstore tubes: This sunscreen stays put even after a full day in the surf. The mineral-based zinc-oxide formula isn’t greasy and won’t run into your eyes.

[$18; saltandstone.com]

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Hurley Phantom JJF 5 SmartStretch

These nylon quick-dry trunks use spandex to stretch and prevent chafing. The waistband cinches tight, too, to counter the dreaded wave de-pantsing.

[$100; hurley.com]

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Fugoo Go

About the size of a bottle of Poland Spring, this water- and shockproof Bluetooth speaker has a surprisingly rich sound and a 10-hour run time. The lanyard means you can hang it or strap it to a bag or chair for post-surf chelas.

[$70; fugoo.com]

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Dakine Regulator Surfboard Bag Triple

Protect your sticks from baggage handlers with a carrier that armors them with thick foam. Plus, a heat-reflecting bottom prevents boards from overheating in the sun.

[From $260; dakine.com]

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Costa Pescador

Ideal for afternoon surf checks, these polarized lenses save your eyes from cornea-frying glare. The frames are made from recycled fishing nets and are ribbed for easy gripping with wet hands.

[From $199; costadelmar.com]

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Catch Surf Log

At 22 inches wide and more than three inches thick, the six-foot Log packs a lot of foam in a tidy package for a wide and stable platform that makes catching waves easy for newbies. The removable stiff thruster fins, which replace the floppy versions found on most softboards, gives this user-friendly big board maximum maneuverability.

[$325; catchsurf.com]

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Walden Magic Fish

Firewire Woolight Seaside

Salt & Stone SPF 50 Face Stick

Hurley Phantom JJF 5 SmartStretch

Fugoo Go

Dakine Regulator Surfboard Bag Triple

Costa Pescador

Catch Surf Log

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