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The bleddy weather continues to annoy some. Others may see recent predictions as a welcome
Wing foiling – for those who are into it – has been great this autumn
Kayaking and SUP in winter can be both challenging and rewarding. Challenging because of the
The bleddy weather has been pretty appalling in general through 2023. A slow start to
Wetsuit product personalisation and customisation means we can tailor any NCW wetsuit or wetsuit accessory
Lady’s wetsuit buying situations require finesse and a personal touch that only other women can
Mountainboarding is nothing new. It’s been around since about since 1978 when skateboarder Mike Motta
Retro wetsuits have an appeal all of their own. Whilst some collect vintage surfboards and
Part exchange wetsuit deals are something NCW offer regularly. As well as our mightily popular
Surf lifesaving master champs success for NCW tema rider Leigh! Our very own Leigh Anderson
Charger X surf skateboards are awesome little pieces of kit. For the price (much cheaper
Winter wetsuit layering is a way to add more warmth to your existing wetsuit and
Hydrofoil biking is perhaps cycling’s final frontier. At the very cutting edge of hydro foiling
Paddle boarding has many offshoots and hybrids these days. It isn’t just about standing on
Autumn good weather has been in abundance of late. With summer 2023 generally being on
NCW’s used wetsuit buyer’s guide is now live. With our commitment to helping provide extended
NCW team rider Tom Pringuer has been living the life this summer. When you’re a
Wetsuits for surfing aren’t essential items. None of us ‘need’ to go surfing. It’s very
Wetsuit zip issues can occur frequently. And not just with wetsuits. Board bags can be
Used wetsuit kit keeps getting more popular. In times we live in, where not everyone
Indian summer, technically, occurs after an autumnal cold spell. So whilst it’s not specifically an
NCW sticker designs are something we’re always playing with. We understand how people like to
Windsurfing summer 2023… With this summer having been a breezy one it’s no surprise that
Jellyfish stings – can wetsuits stop them? This is something we get asked a lot.
Summer to return for late August, as a statement, may seem like general sensationalist tabloid
Cheap wetsuit prices don’t always mean cheap quality. NCW wetsuits use premium manufacturing materials and
Wetsuit considerations for autumn and winter may get you all groaning. But as we head
Surfboard waxing is an important part of your surfing routine. You may want to wax
SUP and kayaking are super fun sports with loads of versatility. The ability to indulge
Surfing essentials come in many forms. Once you’ve nailed down your ideal surfboard it’s time
Wetsuit logos are always on show with Mike and Tom Pringuer. The dynamic father and
Wetsuits new and used are both available from NCW. With summer holidays in full swing
Surfing has plenty of benefits. A reason to get outdoors, enjoy some fun physical activity
Bodyboard sleds past their best, old tyres, and unwanted neoprene are great for being turned
The surf shop has been a part of the surfing landscape for nearly as long
Bodyboarding delivers so much that surfing doesn’t – for the everyday wave rider that is.
Learning to windsurf foil takes time. All foiling does, whatever your chosen flight discipline. The
Born on the sunny coast of California I-Sea sunglasses come storming into NCW’s webshop just
Family surfing holidays can be great experience for all involved. We won’t deny – being
Paddle boarding season is now! And we’ve extended our SUP sale! Summer is a great
Wind is for windsurfing – and it’s windy in the UK currently (as of July
School summer holidays are imminent – in case you missed that. In fact, some kids
The Green Room tees from NCW are now live in the webshop. And we’re super
NCW kiddy wetsuits continue to be one of NCW’s most popular products. And it’s not
NCW is proud to support charitable organisations like the The Veterans Regroup Project. In fact,
Saltrock Shockwave 3/2mm chest zip wetsuit testing started recently. As regular followers of NCW will
MBS All Terrain longboard skateboards are interest grabbers for sure. The brand has quite the
As we head into even warmer months in the UK it’s time to start thinking
The weather of late has been glorious! We appreciate surfers have been disgruntled by the
Here at NCW we’ve been fans of Typhoon wetsuits for a while. We also sell
Tahe sit on top kayaks are now available through NCW’s webshop. In addition to our
Windsurf foiling is wholesome good fun. There’s a misconception that for freeride foiling it’s all
May half term begins at the end of this week for many. As the schools
Skateboarding is often thought of by the masses as a young people’s pursuit. Chucking yourself
SUP season is upon us and as the weather continues to improve more and more
Surfing sustainbility, the sport’s green credentials and the need for the board riding industry to
Wing foiling spring is now upon us! Spring is the time those who’ve been hibernating
Watersports affordability is a point of focus for many already involved or looking to get
Paddle boarding is a great watersport for all the family. The accessibility – certainly for
Grab your sun cream and your shades because we’re headed to Cornwall, England – the
NCW featured on a shears and scissors? What the? Yep, might be a tad confused
Stand up paddle board sale alert! As the first May Bank Holiday looms NCW is
Watersports such as surfing, windsurfing, SUP and wild swimming, can in theory be done at
Foil assisted SUP flights; foil assisted wing flying; foil assisted downwinding; you get the idea.
Prone paddle board sleds are prime for a bit of pimping. When you’re a world
Long range weather predictions are currently looking brighter (literally). At time of writing there’s seemingly
Wetsuit repairs, alterations and repurposing is a big thing for us at NCW. You may
Mat surfing, along with other fringe surfing activities, continues to gain traction. With UK surfing
Any regular follower of NCW’s blog and/or social media feeds will have spotted the 3mm
Looking to get hold of a new NCW wetsuit and wondering whether you can part
Wetsuit issues can be varied. You may rip yours, or it could just be on
NCW skateboarding was launched a few weeks back. We’re now selling a range of Atom,
NCW skateboarding is now live. We’ve always been a fan of rolling on fours when
Surfing and watersports, as with all things, require specific equipment. When you learn you’re given
NCW recently launched its trade sales portal whereby anyone within the watersports industry looking to
Surfing has a very specific skill set that needs to be constantly honed and refined.
Surfing has many guises. There are, of course, the pros who rip, shred ‘n’ tear
Stand up paddle board wave riding – or SUP surfing – is just the first
Any regular follower of NCW will know how we like to showcase our products in
NCW team rider Emily McDonald has been off games for a while due to injury.
When the cold weather hits it’s wise to layer up so that chill keeps at
We often rope NCW team riders into product photo shoots. The reason being it’s good
Wild swimming continues to be a popular pursuit for many different types of water lover.
Surfing is big business. In the UK and world wide. Every summer season large numbers
For a long while now we’ve been big supporters of windsurfing. In fact, NCW is
The Rubber Shack (NCW’s HQ) had a massive stock drop of wetsuits, wetsuit accessories and
We talked in this post about how NCW’s 3mm rigging jacket has been a wing
In the first of our example videos, where we show you projects we’ve worked on
Further to our last gear scenario post featuring NCW’s 3mm hooded neoprene rigging jacket we
Our man in Ireland, Dave Ludgate, bagged his first windy session of 2023 a few
With it being winter and all we thought it high time to shine the spotlight
Being the ‘open book’ brand we are NCW was recently sent a series of images
What might seem simple to some isn’t to others. Which is how it can be
If you haven’t already scoped NCW’s surfing, watersports and outdoors flavoured digital magazine – Immersion
Both our online store and Cornwall showroom are now closed until Tuesday 3rd January, 2023.
Over the past few weeks we’ve been beavering away behind the scenes getting a new
We don’t normally bang on about NCW’s YouTube channel. Instead, we use it as a
Any regular follower of NCW will know we’re not just about water. We love all
It’s safe to say it’s brass monkeys across the UK currently. At time of writing
NCW loves a bit of wild swimming – especially during the off season when those
IQ Foiler (windsurf foil racing) and Olympic pathway competitor Duncan Monaghan recently took delivery of
NCW’s newest team rider, Leigh Anderson, dropped by The Rubber Shack last week to grab
If you missed it then NCW now has a family friendly surf guide section on
NCW’s bespoke wetsuit and accessories alterations service is provided with everyone in mind. Not all
You may have seen and read issue of NCW’s new digital surfing magazine Immersion. You
We’ve known it’s been on the card for a while. And as we write winter
We caught up with Stephen Lightbown, who had set his sights set on the Adaptive
Challenger Sails are a new brand just added to NCW wetsuits & watersports’ list of
We appreciate sometimes it’s not easy to determine what you need when choosing a new
We always acknowledge helping hands. Scratch our back and we’ll scratch yours so the old
Taking a break from his foiling antics NCW team rider Dave Ludgate, aka Subowti (on
Here at NCW, we’re always looking for ways to keep the stoke flowing, provide essential
As autumn gives way to winter the swell keeps rolling and there’s more chance of
Autumn weather of late has been a blowy and damp affair. Typical conditions then for
Regular followers of NCW’s blog may have seen Tom and Mike Pringuer before. The father
NCW’s latest email newsletter is out. But before you groan, thinking we’re just out to
Recently NCW rolled out its family friendly surf spot mini guides. This is a page
NCW team rider Sam Gill’s been putting in the training hours on his race SUP
All parents know kids get much colder, much quicker than adults. Even during the height
Blowy weather is currently making itself felt in the UK. And as forecasts stand this
You can find all our robe stock by hitting this link. Winter’s coming – you
Windsurfing’s a funny sport. Ask any seasoned rider who’s sailed for any length of time
When it’s time for your annual family surfing getaway it can be tricky to choose
If you hadn’t already clocked the fact NCW sell used and pre-loved wetsuits then we
NCW always has a beady eye peeled for quality third party brands that we might
Mornings are certainly chillier these days. As are evenings. Days remain fairly warm but it’s
Winter proper is certainly getting closer – there are no two ways about it. But
NCW wants everyone to enjoy their time in the brine to the fullest. We certainly
The beady eyed among you may have spotted we recently started selling Flymount action cam
Klarna, for some customers, can be the best option when paying for goods online. Spreading
It’s been a little while since our man in Ireland was last on the water.
Seasoned surfers will most likely be adhering to much of this advice. Surfing during winter
Our man in Ireland, Dave Ludgate, continues to impress us with his determination and tenacity.
Ireland is one ‘those’ places if you’re a watersports nut. Dingle in particular is a
With current UK weather the way it is the accompanying pics may seem like a
Got a birthday or special anniversary coming up? Want to buy the surfer (or other
Following the reopening of local (to NCW) Wadebridge Sports & Leisure Centre it’s awesome to
Kelly Slater is now an older surfing head of state. If you read up on
Summer can be great for getting outdoors. The warm weather is perfect to be heading
Whilst September can dish up good weather (for those after an extension of summer) October
A while back we published a blog post about eFoiling – or electric hydrofoil board
We talk about the weather a lot at NCW. After all, this is the UK
SUP racing has seen a resurgence of interest during the latter part of summer 2022.
We keep banging on about our in house wetsuit alteration and repair service. NCW is
It’s far to say those autumn mornings and evenings are now a little chilly. While
In a previous post we asked whether it was likely we’d getting an Indian Summer.
NCW likes to be prepared. We like to have all your essential seasonal products to
At the start of this week (September 12, 2022) Hurricane Earl shot a pulse of
We have a bunch of used kiddy and adult wetsuit in stock right now. It’s
During COVID all events and gatherings were halted in their tracks. Any whiff of get
The past few weeks have seen the reemergence of swell after a summer of slumber.
NCW team rider Emily McDonald has been in touch to let us know about the
After the cracking summer we’ve had there was hope that Mother Nature would see fit
Surf season is here and many spots along the UK’s diverse and expansive coastline have
The kids may only be just back to school but October half term’s going to
Yep, it’s official. The man from Cork (Dave Ludgate) is now in possession of a
Wetsuit tears are a common occurrence – especially if you’re wearing yours regularly. There could
‘Tis true! Since launching the FREE bellyboarding hire/loan initiative early this summer it’s been a
Autumn’s definitely here (in case you missed the deluge of rain we’ve been having across
NCW bags are versatile bits of kit. One person’s wants/needs may differ from another but
It’s been a fab summer for most. A summer that seemingly just kept on giving.
Snorkeling, spear fishing and diving isn’t something we’ve talked too much about at NCW. But
Here at NCW, as much as we’re super into the traditional ways of riding boards
Groans we know but with the UK weather currently as toasty as it is the
If you’re new to NCW, if you’ve just missed some of what we publish to
Wing foiling’s everywhere. Far and wide, near and far there are now lots of riders
Surfing, for many, sold out a long time ago. At least as far as the
As we said in a previous post nobody’s body shape is the same. And everyone’s
It’s now more or less agreed that warm, sunny weather will make its presence felt
Following on from Dave’s last update he’s now got himself sorted with the foil (no
Whatever watery activity you indulge in there’s no question that at some point you’re going
Here at NCW we want to do our bit for the environment. As much as
If you’re a young gun watersports addict like Tom Pringuer then summer holidays are just
The now notorious (infamous) UK heatwave that happened a few weeks back will definitely go
We appreciate there are plenty of people who want to shop on Saturdays. NCW hasn’t
Between us and our extended network of watersports and outdoor adventure contacts, there’s a wealth
Contrary to what the title suggests we haven’t got ALL the SUP paddles – that’d
Whilst NCW is a surf shop – catering for surfers of all types – we’re
Paddle boarding is definitely THE watersport of the last few years. During the pandemic’s height,
Dinghy sailing isn’t a hugely covered topic at NCW. We talk about it a little,
With summer holidays having already started for some, and others soon to follow, we thought
Groans abound as we post yet another heatwave update. We’re pretty sure you’re sick of
As with wetsuits NCW has been beavering away in the back room with a bunch
Tom Pringuer is definitely back in the windsurfing saddle. Having been sidelined due to injury
You may have seen the Met Office has issued an unprecedented red weather warning for
We love our neighbours. Here at The Rubber Shack, we’re in the grounds of a
NCW hooded winter wetsuit prototyping, on a skateboard, in 30C heat!
Over the last few seasons, we’ve been slowly adding video content to NCW’s YouTube channel.
We know there are plenty of customers who have wetsuits requiring a bit of TLC.
We’re pretty sure most of you will have seen the forecasted bonkers summer weather about
NCW isn’t just about watersports. We come from a long history of rolling on fours
It’s suddenly gone hot, hot, hot! And with the UK’s weather about to get even
As your kids grow older they also become hardier and are able to cope with
Bodyboarding and bellyboarding are some of the easiest ways to enjoy the summer surf. Whilst
We talked about the imminent good weather in this post. Since then the outlook has
Surfing is massive these days with seemingly every man and his dog wanting a piece
As summer revs up proper there’s never been more incentive to get at it via
With the UK’s weather hotting up (see this post) it’s wise to make sure you’re
NCW loves a bit of bellyboarding action. You may already know we stock a range
We posted this weather update a couple of days back. And true to form it’s
Kid’s 5mm wetsuits have landed! That’s a massive new NCW stock drop we’ve just taken
So far 2022’s summer weather has been a bit meh for most. There’s been plenty
NCW and Foilshop UK team rider Dave Ludgate continues his journey into foiling in the
We have the power! Yes, we do… Not in a He-Man and the Masters of
Hayling Island SUP Girls is an initiative to get more women paddling, with a group
Inflatable SUPs are full of air (in case you missed that!). And whilst that can
Most will know by now of our foiling interest. NCW’s sister site, Foilshop UK, is
NCW works with a number of third party brands. We see these companies and the
Jezz Crow designs and shapes some seriously quality artisan bellyboards via his Sharkboy Bellyboard brand
Not all inflatable stand up paddle boards are the same. The manufacturing and overall quality
Here at NCW we love stand up paddle boarding. We also love a bit of
You may have seen from a post a while back that NCW took delivery of
NCW in partnership with our sister brand Foilshop UK and Lyon Watersports are on a
With warmer weather upon us, it’s definitely time to be heading to the beach (or
When you’re at the coast, on the beach, there’s often way more going on in
Giving back is a big thing to NCW. We regularly support individuals and organisations that
Yonda wetsuits are held in high regard among the triathlon crowd. In tandem, many wild
We love seeing customer reviews and hearing their feedback. Especially when completely unprompted. In this
NCW is super keen to promote the benefits of a healthy outdoor lifestyle – either
Being a watersports/outdoor loving family is great. But it’s also a tricky thing to pull
There are many ups and downs in life. Some ‘downs’ seek to keep you there
Fringe surfing has gained in popularity during the past few years. No longer are surf
As it stands half term Jubilee week is set to be fine, dry and sunny.
Lifejacket, a UK manufactured skin protection brand, is on a mission to stop skin cancer
Summer weather has been abundant of late. And right across the UK too. Ok, we
What to wear when stand up paddle boarding can be a confusing decision. Here in
Wild swimming is often perceived as being a skin only pursuit. In that those who
New NCW watersports products have been added to always deliver the right tools for the
Stand up paddle boarding is a discipline that’s often misread. By that we mean it’s
It’s getting warmer, with improving weather forecasts every week. There’s no better time to get
We’ve all heard the saying ‘buy cheap twice, buy twice’. That’s the same with anything.
Foiling – as in riding waves with a foil attached to your board, ala foil
Surfing quality can often be tricky to score in the UK. Any surfer will be
Summer surfing in the UK can be bliss. Waist high groomed peelers at sunset; overhead
Sometimes donning your wetsuit can be tricky. Hauling neoprene rubber over hands and feet sees
NCW social media streams have changed in recent weeks, slightly. The beady eyed may have
Whether roaming the hills and dales, exploring forests and hidden corners, or simply mooching off
SUP boards, paddles and gear are in the house and we have a full itinerary
As further committment to all things watersports NCW continues to invest in hardware. In this
Here at NCW we want to provide customers with the best service possible. From a
Easter holidays aren’t too far away. As we head into April 2022 it’s just a
We’re super pleased to see NCW team rider and SUP mum Emily McDonald featured in
Skateboarding in later life was a topic featured in a spate of mainstream press articles
UK water and air temperatures go up and down like a yoyo, depending on the
North Coast Wetsuits has been in existence since 2004. But we’ve been enjoying the ocean
NCW team rider Emily McDonald recently hooked up with ever at large photographer Oli Lane-Peirce
NCW products and gear have always been designed with quality and function in mind. For
Every brand has a story. And North Coast Wetsuits are no different. Where we’ve been,
It’s easy to think that anyone into outdoor adventures or watersports is going at it
NCW’s 4/3mm winter super stretch back zip steamer wetsuits are now in stock! Another option
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