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During the summer, you may get away with surfing wearing board shorts or your swimsuit but if you want to enjoy the hobby regardless of the weather or season, you need to have the appropriate surfing gear for it. With that in mind, fins, wetsuits, boots, wax and other important necessities should be considered.

There are certain rules to choosing the right fins, wetsuits, boots, wax and other equipment for surfing. For starters, the wetsuit should fit snugly against your body but should still be within your budget's range. The wetsuit and the boots allows you to surf when the water is cold because it protects your body from hypothermia and cramps.

Fins are essential to the surfboard because it offers more control for you when navigating your surfboard on the water. The depth, foil, base, template, tip, flex, and the rake of the fin should be considered when buying fins compatible for your surfboard and surfing style. Remember that your placement, size, set-up, and number of fins can affect the performance of your board.

Waxing your surfboard's deck can prevent you from sliding off when shifting. However, it is important to use the right wax that is easy to apply but compatible with the temperature of the water. Determine the grade of the wax before buying to apply the right one: base coat, warm (suitable for water temperatures ranging from 64 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit), cold (60 degrees Fahrenheit and below), cool (58 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit), and tropical (75 degrees Fahrenheit and above).

3 Sixty Clothing can give you more tips on choosing the right fins, wetsuits, boots, wax, and other surfing gear. That way, you can be well-prepared and well-equipped the next time you surf.