Your Top 5 Winter Session Essentials
10/02/2021

Your Top 5 Winter Session Essentials

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Who says you can't have a beach day in the middle of winter? With these Winter Session Essentials, even the coldest of days can make for the perfect session, from lineup to the sand.

A chilly winter surf is made infinitely better with the right gear. There's nothing worse than a freezing parking lot change, shivering in the lineup and numb feet on the walk back. We've made it easy on you this time with our Winter Session Essentials!

From our warmest wetsuits and changing ponchos, to toasty accessories and the perfect bag to haul it all back. With the right gear, you'll be ready to take on any weather while pretending its summer, all winter long.

1. Flashbomb Wetsuits

Molly Picklum surfing at Snapper Rocks

The world's fastest drying wetsuits also happen to be our warmest and most flexible we've ever made. Check out the new Flashbomb Fusion, Rip Curl is the leader in cold water wetsuit technology.

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2. Changing Poncho

If you're yet to jump on the hooded towel band-wagon, you don't know what you're missing. These changing ponchos are warm, convenient, adorned with rad graphics and designs, and are down right comfy. You can save time and warmth during those cold parking lot changes and no more awkward fumbling with your towel.

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3. Booties, Gloves & Hoods

Winter Essential Wetsuit Booties

Just because you don't have the thick stuff, doesn't mean you cant enjoy a Winter session. Beef up the warmth of any wetsuit with our Wetsuit Accessories. Booties, Hoods, Gloves and more to keep you out there longer.

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4. Wet/Dry Bags

Rip Curl's F-Light Series focuses on creating the lightest, most functional bags and luggage for any surf trip, near or far. Combine that with our extra large wet/dry compartments and you have yourself the perfect pre and post session bag. Load it up with a days worth of gear, then after, throw that cold, dripping wetsuit into your bag, away from all your stuff.

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5. Pre/Post Session Jacket

Winter Essential Jackets

The last thing you want is to be cold before you even suit up, or worse, still freezing after you're done. Ensure you trap in all that crucial heat before and after your session with our best selling Anti-Series jackets.

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Cheers to a Winter full of epic beach days, Crew. See you in the line-up.