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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
NCW are big fans of keeping things as UK-centric as possible. Of course, at some
Dave Ludgate loves a bit of SUP surfing action. And even better when it’s close
Not everyone is the same. No two bodies are alike. And that goes for limbs
NCW’s Becci serves up some quality tips and advice about looking after your wetsuit properly
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. Watersports injuries – the type that are more annoyance than life threatening
We talked about choosing your perfect O’Shea inflatable SUP in this article. That, however, is
With continued commitemnt to SUP North Coast Wetsuits have designed and created a quick release
Next up in our series of articles from NCW’s Becci is a story about surfing
Supercharge your surfing fun this spring by switching up your gear and doing things a
Stand up paddle boarding and spring go hand in hand like strawberries and cream. For
The new O’Shea 10’8 QSx inflatable stand up paddle boards have landed. And they’re perfectly
O’Shea inflatable SUPs are now available through NCW’s webshop. In case you’d missed that. We
SUP is often seen by the mainstream as a general float about discipline in the
Outdoor adventure (on land) plays as much of a part in NCW’s life as watersports
Wild swimming is something we’re big fans of here at NCW. NCW’s team and family
Pics: James Jagger, Alex Irwin. Windsurfing and kitesurfing equipment has come on leaps and bounds
Header image: Mike Pringuer. Being a team rider, for any brand, requires a certain ‘work’
How do we know NCW gear is tried and trusted? We get sent videos like
SUP covers a whole variety of different styles. From flat water, recreational paddling to SUP
Surfing during February half term – for kids at least – can signal the start
NCW ends up with lots of cardboard packaging following deliveries of products and gear. You’d
The ever popular O’Shea ladies Halo 5/3mm and men’s Prisma 5/4/3mm winter wetsuits are back
Natuix Windsurf is a newer brand to NCW. In fact, selling windsurfing hardware is a
Stephen Lightbown is a poet, writer, spoken word artist, wheelchair user and surfer! Even though
Spring seems still a way off. But trust us when we say the new season
SUP paddles are your defining piece of equipment. More so than actual SUP boards. Yet
SUP has attracted so many new paddlers these last few years. Unfortunately, many don’t have
SUP boards were quite rare at the tail end of 2021. With every man and
Winter ain’t done – by a long stretch. Whilst current UK weather conditions are fairly
Jellyfish, whilst fascinating to observe, can be rather annoying for anyone heading for UK waters.
Wild swimming is big at the moment. Immersing in cold water without the need for
As with used adult wetsuits, that we’ve talked about here, NCW takes in and gives
Sit on top kayaking is still very a much a good choice of watercraft for
NCW’s newest member of the team, Becci Thorpe, is a keen surfer and outdoors lover.
We buy (almost) any used, secondhand wetsuit gear! Yes, you heard that right. We do
Surfing, on the right day, can be epic. Burning off down the line of a
Winter windsurfing can be super good when you score the right conditions. There’s no question
It’s safe to say the weather’s suitably brass monkeys in the UK currently. January is
SUP surfing in waves is perhaps one of the most fun aspects of performance stand
A new year heralds forward-looking planning as well as taking a glance at the previous
The weather’s anything but predictable at the moment (if ever). Back at the start of
SUP is something we’re extremely passionate about here at NCW. Whilst we have a vested
SUP surfing, just as with traditional prone style surfing, requires fundamental building bock skills to
Watersports shenanigans in 2021 were abundant. Even with continuing strangeness of the pandemic fallout, a
Cornish winter walks can be breathtaking. When you need some off season outdoor adventure there’s
Surfing in the UK winter can be a real hit or miss affair. Scoring a
With it being Christmas and all the NCW team will be taking some well earned
Wild swimming is an important activity for us here at NCW. So it’s great when
There’s nothing quite like that post-surf feeling. Even on the coldest of days the stoke
NCW has a new member of the team. Although we say this Becci has been
Bleubird Nordic change robes are now in stock! And we couldn’t be more stoked. These
NCW team rider Dave Ludgate does amazing things as an eco stand up paddle boarder
Nazare (Praia do Norte), Portugal, and the big waves you see breaking there are nothing
Explosive cyclogenesis is the rapid genesis of a storm. Or, to put it another way,
You may recall we introduced everyone to our latest NCW team rider a few days
Winter thermal rash vests for kids are now in stock! In case you didn’t know
O’Shea’s GROM inflatable stand up paddle board is designed for kids and youths who SUP
Winter watersports savers come in the form of NCW’s Merino wool wetsuit glove and boot
Surfing probability this festive period remains high (based on current long range weather predictions that
Watersports Christmas gift lists are everywhere at the moment. It’s that time of year. So
SUP continues to be an important part of what we do at NCW. While it’s
Restube personal floatation devices are fit for all types of watery activities. Whether you’re on
Black Friday isn’t something we do here at NCW. That may surprise a few but
Surfing and skateboarding are one thing. There’s nothing like sliding down a silky smooth wall
SUP and surfboard riding isn’t just a case of getting to your feet and remaining
Windsurfing sunrise sessions are special. Particualrly if you happen to live in a beautiful place
Osprey winter wetsuit stock is still available at the time of writing (24/11/2021). But they’re
Outdoor adventures get a cold snap from next week. Cold weather will swoop in proper
eDrums, or electric drums, are another option if tub thumping’s your thing. When volume levels
Winter eBiking with the pink fleck NCW neoprene weather proof jacket may be a strong
Wetsuit and windfoil equipment is now applicable to the yoof. And we’re not talking about
Winter wetsuit SUP trials continue at NCW. As we try to keep ahead of the
Wetsuits from Osprey have just landed if you’re after winter rubber. Osprey Zero and Origin
NCW 3mm neoprene SUP/windsurf jackets/coats are now available. We posted about them landing recently. And
SUP and windsurf team rider for NCW Dave Ludgate (aka Subowti) strikes again! With all
Outdoor adventure ready means having the right equipment. Even if you’re not planning on serious
SUP jackets from us here at NCW are due to land. And we’re super excited
Electric riding; more specifically electric bikes, electric skateboards, one wheels, eFoils and electric scooters are
SUP can be extremely frustrating sometimes. If you’ve progressed from flat water beginnings then you
Outdoor adventure NCW winter hats and clothing are now essential items. You may have noticed
Surfing during autumn and winter can be blissful. Those crisp, sunny mornings, with a touch
SUP and surf foiling seems to be getting ever more popular. Not quite as booming
Wetsuit kid at Ballybunion Castle, Ireland: another awesome pic of NCW gear in actual use!
SUP is a great tool for using to clean up your local waterways. With stretches
Wetsuits are our business. Wetsuits of all types – old and new. Here at NCW
Pics by @cakejaggaley, Surfers Against Sewage. Sewage in our seas and rivers are at unacceptably
Wild swimming is still happening. But with cooler water and air temperatures taking a dip
Kitesurfing is something we don’t talk about as much as other wind driven sports –
Outdoor adventure this winter is one way to fend off the cold weather blues. We
Windsurfing in Ireland can be a blissful experience. Despite what some may perceive the general
eSkate one wheel riding is an easy going, cruisey way of sliding across the tarmac.
Surfing and kids; they’ve got no fear when it comes to waves (mostly). Plus, unlike
Watersports knowledge is fundamental in your progression, evolution and continuing development within that chosen discipline.
NCW’s watersports video wall is where we aim to showcase North Coast Wetsuits products in
We’ve talked about putting NCW’s brand new 4/3mm wetsuit through its paces already – wing
It’s definitely that time of year, when the air temperatures are dropping, the same with
Over recent weeks we’ve had our man from sister site Foilshop UK put the new
NCW recently took delivery of a bunch of Osprey winter wetsuits for both men and
Did you know NCW deal in used wetsuits as well as brand new types? If
With cooler air temperatures heading in it’s time to grab yourself all that essential warm
Although we’re into autumn now – albeit the early part at time of writing –
Pics: Oli Lane-Pierce If you woke this morning to gales, rain and a considerable drop
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce, Jonny Williams. With weather still warm, and waters following suit, it’s a
It’s that bloke from Cork again… Yep, if ever there was a team rider to
With large numbers of new stand up paddlers hearing the call to action this last
As cold weather moves in, and the desire to keep stand up paddle boarding remains,
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: NCW loves seeing you in action
As 2021’s summer season draws to a close we’re now starting to see some 2022
The irony of a global pandemic, where people have been put on furlough and made
We’ll be honest: this kind of thing’s gold for a brand/retailer like North Coast Wetsuits.
We bang on about wetsuit layering often so to not break the trend we’re going
It’s been another bumper season for people getting outdoors and in the water. The demand
Being a team rider stands for one thing: promotion of the brands and companies who
For those who follow North Coast Wetsuits’ blog regularly, you’ll possibly be aware that we
During the pandemic travelling to surf – specifically abroad – hasn’t been the easiest of
With cooler air temperatures comes the need for gear to fend off the chill. When
Earlier in the summer NCW launched our windsurf range, featuring Tahe Techno windsurfing boards and
NCW’s windsurfing team rider Dave Ludgate took delivery of his brand new Tahe Techno windsurfing
Whilst stand up paddle boarding is a relatively simple activity to get to grips with
Pics: IQ FoiL World’s, Christian Mueller At time of writing the Sills twins (Saski &
If you’re an avid watersports nut then you need appropriate tools, and that stems from
For a good many it’s slap bang in the middle of prime time season currently
Tom Pringuer pics courtesy: Mike Pringuer. You may be aware that NCW now sells Tahe
Words: Tez Plavenieks Pics: James Jagger For the record, before we get into the meat
There’s nowt like swing in a hammock between two fixed points, gently swaying in the
We have to say that Cork’s own eco warrior of SUP, Mr Ludgate, gets around
Wetsuits are rarer than rocking horse poo at the moment – industry wide. We’ve documented
Whilst NCW does stock and sell third party products it’s our own NCW wetsuits which
Having rebranded from BIC to Tahe Marine (a subsidiary of Tahe Outdoors) it’s safe to
The army of wild swimmers continues to grow exponentially as H2O addicted types seek to
The NCW 85L roll top, buckle top waterproof BIG dry bag may be listed on
Sometimes windsurfers want a wave. Sometimes they fancy challenging themselves with choppy waters. Maybe a
Kicking off the first of NCW’s watersports gear scenarios, where we highlight a product and
We do know our onions, watersports wise, at North Coast Wetsuits. Through personal experience, or
We talk about watersports lots at NCW – that much is obvious. One area that
Shoot us down purists if you will be the recent Tokyo Olympic debut of surfboarding
When it’s hotter than a hot thing at the beach where’s the best place to
For the first of our ultimate set up features we’re looking at stand up paddle
We published a post about bungee stand up paddle board bungee here. To further prove
Bellyboarding, bodysurfing, skimboarding, SUP surfing, foil surfing, mat surfing and even bodyboarding these days all
Whether you’re off roading in a hardcore stylee – where the bare minimum of gear
When the wind and waves dry up, as they inevitably do during the UK’s summer,
Kids need good quality rubber as much mum and dad. And all through our existence,
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. Adding to our already chunky Beginner Guide to Wing Foiling we’re talking
NCW’s been in the wetsuit game for quite a while. We know rubber, what makes
We only put these live yesterday but already the brand new ladies full 3/2mm wetsuit
You may have spotted that recently NCW moved into the world of windsurfing. As in,
Matt Gallagher. You may have heard of him if you follow NCW’s blog regularly. He’s
It’s safe to say that if you’re a brand or retailer who can get hold
Outdoor rambles up hills and down dales with the right gear is essential. You may
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. If you scan NCW’s webshop you’ll find a plethora of rubberised goods,
Messing about on mum or dad’s stand up paddle board is one thing. But when
‘Tis true! NCW has a whole load of different bags for all types of applications.
It’s safe to say that NCW windsurfing team rider Dave’s pleased as punch at mo.
As part of NCW’s Outdoor Adventure range Julbo sunglasses sit among other products destined to
It’s no secret all retailers of recreational outdoor products are struggling with current supply issues,
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. Perhaps you got into stand up paddling a while back and are
Were you all over the place, chasing forecasts and hitting up a whole plethora of
With summer hitting the UK proper (although at times you wouldn’t think it with the
With the outdoor adventure season upon us it’s time to get yourself kitted out for
A few weeks back North Coast Wetsuits launched our Tahe Techno windsurfing freeride range. In
Ever the proactive type NCW team rider Subowti (aka Dave Ludgate) continues his crusade against
We’ve talked about this before but we’re super thankful to NCW’s lovely customers who leave
We’ve been working on these for a while, having prototyped one version back in early
Kids just wanna have fun – especially when at the seaside. All those lovely waves
The UK’s weather continues to improve and with thisentice more and more stand up paddle
Proving that sometimes the sun does shine in southern Ireland NCW team rider Dave Ludgate
Pics; Oli Lane-Peirce. Flying above water, with a hydrofoil protruding from the back of your
Here at North Coast Wetsuit we’re super keen to promote the benefits of a healthy
Pics: Local Surf Maroc We’re already seeing it at beaches close to NCW’s HQ. Lots
Whilst there are some spots open for overseas travel, by and large, most of us
Tapping up applicable social media and websites you’re likely to see a raft of amazing
Bags come in all shapes and sizes, with many different types of application. From beach
Just as with all watersports and recreational outdoor gear at the moment supply is short
The UK’s weather looks to be hotting up over the next few days, which hopefully
We’ve been talking about windsurfing a lot of late. That’s pretty reflective of the UK’s
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce, Steve West If you glance at the two pics below you might
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce, James Jagger Windsurfing’s another watersport we know well at NCW, with plenty
Whilst wetsuits is NCW’s main game we also do bags – as some of you
Wild swimming is perhaps the easiest and purest way to enjoy the outdoor immersive experience.
For surfers there’s nothing more blasphemous than diverting from the purity of wave, board and
Hit up social media for all that bitesize surfing goodness and the overriding thing when
At time of writing (May 2021) there’s a glimmer of hope for some overseas holidays
Whatever watersports you’re into there’s a wetsuit and correctly fitting one with your name on
When you begin your stand up paddle boarding journey it’s easy (and understandable) to get
Here at NCW we love a bit of skate action. Often we’ve been known to
We do bags at NCW – something you probably know. The perception, however, is our
It goes without saying North Coast Wetsuits are a pretty obsessive bunch when it comes
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. Call it what you will: wing foil, wingsurf or even wing SUP;
Pics courtesy: Local Surf Maroc It doesn’t matter what sport you’re vying for – surfing,
It’s safe to say North Coast Wetsuits knows its onions when it comes to surfing.
Further to NCW’s Beginner Guide to Stand Up Paddle Boarding article we’re going to break
Stand up paddle boarding continues to grow with many new riders coming into the fold
Can you Adam and Eve it?! After a few days of fairly warm, mild conditions
It goes without saying that summer 2021 will be a busy one. With staycationing on
Different activities require different pieces of equipment – that much is obvious. Yet, when we
For those who keep up with surfing media, such as magazines, you may have come
Pics: Oli Lane-Peirce. There’s no getting away from wings, wing foiling at the moment. If
This doesn’t just apply to surfers. This can be for anyone who has a penchant
We all want it! A decent start to the new summer season that is. At
One minute you’re an active, sports loving teenager and the next a freak accident throws
Isn’t it ironic? During summer ‘hardcore’ surfers wish for autumn and winter when swells ramp
NCW have worked with Cornish Coasteering for a number of seasons now. Every year they
We love hearing from our happy, satisfied customers – even better if we get images/videos
Our friends McConks SUP are known for their educational, knowledge-based articles designed to raise awareness
There are loads of little artisan businesses in and around Cornwall that you won’t necessarily
We love O’Shea gear, which is why we stock the brand’s inflatable stand up paddle
We ain’t out of the woods yet in terms of cool weather conditions. And in
With a new season of watersports nearly upon us it’s time to get your gear
We’ve recently had a period of mild conditions in the UK with generally lighter winds
‘Yep, you need this piece of watersports equipment. Definitely. Don’t look at anything else. It’s
With common sense and a little knowledge it’s plenty easy to keep safe at the
Ever keen to get firsthand experience from the horse’s mouth, so to speak, we asked
We recently shared a post detailing how difficult it’s been getting replenishment wetsuit stock from
With a new season of SUP approaching many of the main stand up paddle brands
There’s no question: when you gaze out of the window to pouring rain, cobalt grey
‘Awreet’n aree? Bleddy frezin’ inet? Gorn get ’em one’ee NCW ‘oodie arn ‘ats arm.’ …and
Pics: Oli Lane -Peirce Windsurfing has a tough time these days. Whilst an established watersport
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