Women Gone Surfing

Whether you are a novice surfer or you've been catching waves for years, women's surf gear has evolved over the past decade. Choices for women surfers in the past were at first non-existent. Many women had to use men's surf clothing and just make do. Then women's surf gear was developed but it was just like the men's - all black with not a touch of style.

Even though records show Polynesian women riding waves as far back as 1819, surfing has mostly been thought of as a man's sport. Surfer "dudes" canvass the waves every chance they can always hoping to catch the big one. But the number of women taking up the sport has increased throughout the years and today, women from 6 to sixty are hanging ten with their peers. With the number of women surfers steadily increasing, surf gear for women recently had to play catch up.

As the demand for surf shorts, board shorts and accessories for women grew, styles and colors have evolved. The clothing had to be adjusted to properly fit a female's body. One of the most important pieces of surf clothing that has become a "must have" for women is the wet suit. Shorty wet suits help protect women surfers from the chill of unsuspecting frigid waters.

Nikita Women's Intimate Rash Guard  Straight from the art of Sweded Erik Dolk, this bold and coral printed graphic Nikita Women's Intimate Rash Guard is rooted surf clothing style and full of comfort and surf -ability. The same material as Nikita bikinis, the Nikita Rashguards will have you feeling up top as good as your suit on the bottom. Bold purple and blasts of pink with geo patterns and Nikita style.

The wet suit is made up of neoprene so a rash guard is vital. Just as its name implies, the rash guard can be a long sleeved or short sleeved top and bottom that is worn under the wet suit to prevent a rash from the suit rubbing against the skin. There is also a spray available that is used by triathletes, surfers and divers that will also prevent chafing and rashes from the suit. You spray the inside of your wet suit - sleeves, legs, neck - and it helps you get in and out of your suit more easily.

Board shorts are another popular item among women surfers. These shorts have an even broader use of color and patterns and are available for the tiniest swimmers to plus sized woman. Not just for surfing, board shorts can be used for swimming, water skiing or even just as casual wear. They are available in short short styles - 1 ½" inseams to 5" in length. If you are in the market for women's surf clothing, there is an online directory that will give you access to a selection of shops that specialize in the latest clothing and accessories for women.

Rip Curl Poster Cap Lycra Rash Guard Women's  It's time to take down that signed poster of John Stamos wearing cut-off jean shorts and get with the timesmaking out with a glossy picture of Full House's cute uncle is so 1990s. Hitting up a secret surf break in the Rip Curl Women's Poster Rash Guard is where it's at. The Poster offers full UV protection so you won't look like an overripe tomato when you spot a three-dimensional flesh-and-blood hottie at the bar after a mid-summer session. The lightweight Lycra fabric hugs your body and moves with you as you paddle and the raglan cap sleeves and low neck give you more style than Stephanie Tanner. Not that that's super hard to pull off but you get the picture. Note Rip Curl's women's surfwear runs small. If you usually wear a size four you might wear an eight this time. Check the sizing chart. View Sizing Chart Bottom Line Pull your head out of the '90s and get into the Rip Curl Poster Rash Guard. Product Features Material Lycra Insulation Lightweight Recommended Use Surfing wakeboarding Country of Origin United States

Elizabeth Pepin, a surfer herself since the 80s, saw more and more women riding the waves. Looking through the popular surf magazines, she only noticed women featured if they were wearing bikinis. While she has nothing against bikinis or the women who wear them, she began taking photographs of serious women surfers. With more and more women becoming professional surfers, its nice to know they will be able to ride the wave of this exciting and growing trend. They will finally be able to compete in the water and in the surf shops.

I am a Boomer Baby, Sandra A. Greenberg, semi retired in Maui, Hawaii. I build niche websites and teach self defense for women. My articles are related to the particular web theme that I am working on. I choose my niche sites based on my personal and professional experience, and a whole lot of research. When I choose a niche site based on my personal experience, it is because I hope I can share what I have learned, and someone else can benefit from it and pass it on. I write from my heart and like to think that I live my life the same way.

By Sandra Aileen Greenberg

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