Of course you can wear a surf wetsuit for triathlon. There are no rules against it--unless it happens to be thicker than 5 mm--and quite literally thousands of triathletes have done it in the ...

A dozen miles from the Pacific Ocean, at California State University in San Marcos, surfers paddle against a current in a temperature-controlled tank. The flume pool is part of the university's Surf ...

It was midday afternoon at Trestles, just south of San Clemente, Calif. — the whole world and then some had come to claim a peak or two, but not before beating their chests wildly to assert dominance.

Am I correct in my belief that as my wetsuit ages, it loses its elastic qualities? If so, what do you think is a reasonable life-span of a wetsuit? I would love it if you would even get more detailed.

Whether you're heading down under for the winter or you're just super dedicated, here's the best surf gear. Reading time 16 minutes Ah surfing, the sport of champions. It provides incredible exercise, ...

When buying your suit, consider: Fit: A wetsuit should be snug but comfortable. A too-loose fit will allow water to flood the suit, undermining its warmth, while a too-tight suit can be constricting ...

One of surfing’s great mysteries is an excellent lesson in business Necessity is the mother of invention but marketing is the engine of sales. He who tells the best tale captures the market. Jack ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Few things ruin a beach day faster than getting too cold.

The short commercial starts with a surfer standing at the edge of the ocean. The water is murky. The air is foggy. The music is ominous. To combat the general postapocalyptic vibe, the surfer zips ...

Jack O’Neill, the Northern California surfing world icon who pioneered the wetsuit and opened one of the world's first surf shops, has died at this home in Santa Cruz. He was 94. The bigger-than-life ...