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Buying a Second Hand Wetsuit: The Checklist
Buying guides · 5 min read

Buying a Second Hand Wetsuit: The Checklist

A used wetsuit is the lowest impact suit you can buy, if you pick the right one. Ten checks that separate a bargain from someone else's problem.

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Wetsuit Seams Explained: Flatlock, Blindstitch, Taped and Liquid Sealed
Buying guides · 5 min read

Wetsuit Seams Explained: Flatlock, Blindstitch, Taped and Liquid Sealed

Seams decide how warm a wetsuit is and how long it lasts. What each construction does, which ones leak, and which ones can be repaired.

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What Wetsuit Do You Need on the Surf Coast and the Bellarine?
Buying guides · 4 min read

What Wetsuit Do You Need on the Surf Coast and the Bellarine?

Water temperatures month by month for Victoria's Surf Coast and Bellarine, and what thickness wetsuit you actually need through the year.

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