{"id":248678,"date":"2024-10-30T10:46:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T10:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/?p=248678"},"modified":"2025-12-24T07:41:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T06:41:46","slug":"surfing-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/","title":{"rendered":"Surfing Material &#8211; What do I really need for surfing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material-what-do-i-really-need-for-surfing.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;surfing material &#8211; what do I need for surfing?&#8221; title_text=&#8221;surfing material &#8211; what do I need for surfing?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve caught the surfing bug, you can hardly wait to get yourself the equipment you need to hit the waves as often as possible&#8230;. But with so much surfing material to choose from, it&#8217;s sometimes hard to know which equipment is really important for surfing. Today we&#8217;re taking a look at the surfing equipment you need so that you&#8217;re well equipped for your next surf trip.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Surfing_material-_overview\" >Surfing material- overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Surfing_material_What_surfing_material_do_I_need\" >Surfing material What surfing material do I need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Material_for_surfing\" >Material for surfing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#The_surf_essentials\" >The surf essentials<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#The_wetsuit\" >The wetsuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#The_surfboard\" >The surfboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Fins_leash_board_sock\" >Fins, leash &amp; board sock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Wax\" >Wax<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Surfing_material\" >Surfing material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Nice_to_have\" >Nice to have<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Surf_poncho\" >Surf poncho<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Zinc_sunscreen\" >Zinc sunscreen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Earplugs\" >Earplugs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Booties_hood_gloves\" >Booties, hood &amp; gloves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Roof_rack_for_the_car\" >Roof rack for the car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Waterproof_watch\" >Waterproof watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Repair_kit\" >Repair kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Wax_comb\" >Wax comb<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Surfing_material-2\" >Surfing material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#Rent_or_buy\" >Rent or buy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-material\/#One_of_the_greatest_things_about_the_sport_of_surfing_is_that_you_need_only_three_things_your_body_a_surf-board_and_a_wave\" >One of the greatest things about the sport of surfing is that you need only three things. your body, a surf-board, and a wave.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surfing_material-_overview\"><\/span><strong>Surfing material- overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 <a href=\"#spoiltforchoice\">Surfing material &#8211; spoilt for choice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 <a href=\"#surfessentials\">The surf essentials<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 <a href=\"#nicetohave\">Nice to have \u2013 surfing material<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4 <a href=\"#rentorbuy\">Surfing material \u2013 rent or buy?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_surfer-in-the-water-with-red-board.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; surferin im wasser auf rotem board&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_surferin-im_wasser-red-board&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spoiltforchoice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surfing_material_What_surfing_material_do_I_need\"><\/span>Surfing material<br \/><strong>What surfing material do I need?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you first enter a surf store, you don&#8217;t know where to look. Surfboards, wetsuits, lycra, bikinis &amp; swimsuits and all kinds of accessories for all eventualities vie for your attention. And of course, all of this is surfing material. Some of it you will need more often than others, some you will need more urgently than others and so you can buy your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/perfect-surf-equipment-for-beginners\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332\">surfing equipment<\/a> piece by piece.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_surfer-on-a-cliff.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; surfer an klippe&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_surfer-an-klippe&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Renting from friends or surf stores is sometimes more sensible than buying everything from the start, especially at the beginning of your surfing career. And renting also gives you the opportunity to test the equipment extensively before you decide to make an expensive purchase.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_surfer-with-surfboard-at-the-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; surfer mit surfbrett&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_surfer-mit-surfbrett-am-strand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"surfessentials\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Material_for_surfing\"><\/span>Material for surfing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_surf_essentials\"><\/span><strong>The surf essentials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you hooked on surfing and want to finally buy your own surfing equipment? The big question is, of course, what you actually need for surfing. You will have noticed that you can rent the equipment you need for surfing in surf stores or surf schools. If you are now considering buying your own surfing equipment, you should start with the essentials. You can also use the equipment rented from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/what-is-surf-guiding-private-coaching-on-fuerteventura\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"333\">surf school as a guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_surfer-in-wetsuit.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; wetsuit&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_neoprenanzug&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_wetsuit\"><\/span><strong>The wetsuit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To stay warm in the water and protect you from the sun (and also from collisions with the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-board\/\"   title=\"surfboard\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3761\">surfboard<\/a>), a wetsuit is one of the things you definitely need for surfing. Unless you plan to surf exclusively in tropical climes. There you would mainly need a rashguard, as the water there is warm enough to do without the neoprene layer.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to find out more about proper wetsuit care, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/the-right-care-for-your-wetsuit-tips-tricks\/\">read more<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_surfboard.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; surfbrett&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_surfbrett&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_surfboard\"><\/span><strong>The surfboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of course, the first essential thing for surfing is the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-board\/\"   title=\"The Surfboard &#8211; different models, sizes, shapes and styles\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3765\">surfboard<\/a>. Along with the wetsuit, the board is one of the most expensive things you need for surfing. And just like the wetsuit, with the right care and the right choice you will be able to enjoy your own surfboard for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_wetsuit.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; wetsuit und board&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; wetsuit und board&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When buying your own surfboard, there are of course a few things to consider, such as your surfing level, the spot where you will mainly be surfing and, last but not least, your budget. It makes sense to buy a used surfboard, especially at the beginning. You can also read about everything else you need to consider when buying a surfboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/finding-your-own-surfboard\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_fins.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; finnen&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; finnen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fins_leash_board_sock\"><\/span><strong>Fins, leash &amp; board sock<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With your own surfboard comes the necessary accessories: your surfboard needs matching fins and, of course, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/why-you-should-always-surf-with-a-leash\/\">leash<\/a> so that it doesn&#8217;t get lost while you&#8217;re surfing.<\/p>\n<p>Protect your board with a thin board sock on the way to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfspots\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"334\">surf spot<\/a> and a sturdy board bag when traveling. When choosing, you should make sure that the board sock or bag is big enough for your board to protect it sufficiently.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_surfboard-waxing.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; wachsen&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; wachsen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wax\"><\/span><strong>Wax<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another essential material for surfing is wax, which you can use to ensure the right grip on your surfboard. And even if you don&#8217;t have your own surfboard yet, it&#8217;s never a bad idea to have wax to hand.<\/p>\n<p>There are different types of wax for different water temperatures, so find out beforehand which type is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_leash.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; nice to have&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; nice to have&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"nicetohave\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surfing_material\"><\/span>Surfing material<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_to_have\"><\/span><strong>Nice to have<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the surfing equipment already mentioned, you have all the basic surfing gear you need. But of course there are many other things that will make your surfing life easier. You can buy all these things bit by bit if you think it&#8217;s necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Because a lot depends on your own assessment, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/the-7-most-dangerous-surf-spots-in-the-world\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"335\">surf spot<\/a> and of course the size of your luggage. The good thing is that surfing equipment is very durable if you look after it properly. This means you can enjoy your surfing equipment for several years and don&#8217;t have to buy everything new every year.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_surfponcho-surfbuddies.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; surfponchos&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_surfponcho-surfbuddies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surf_poncho\"><\/span><strong>Surf poncho<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Especially in cool and windy places, a surf poncho is a great way to get changed before and after a surf session and dry off at the same time. The surf poncho protects you from the wind, weather and the eyes of others &amp; warms you up again quickly after a surf session.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiemeer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>You can find our favorite surf ponchos at Wiemeer<\/strong><\/a>. But with a little patience and a sewing machine, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZXOrHFwp-yg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sew the surf poncho of your dreams<\/a> yourself.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_sun-protection.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; sonnencreme&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_sonnencreme&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zinc_sunscreen\"><\/span><strong>Zinc sunscreen<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever wondered why many surfers have such colorful \u201cwar paint\u201d on their faces? Sun protection! The power of the sun should not be underestimated, even on windy and especially cloudy days.<\/p>\n<p>Zinc sun creams (often in the form of sticks) help to protect against the sun, especially on the face. These are available in many different colors and remain firmly in place even after several hours in the water.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vNz6372j6OM&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earplugs\"><\/span><strong>Earplugs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wind, waves and salt water can be very hard on the ears and can lead to painful adhesions in the ear: the surfer&#8217;s ear! Ear plugs help to counteract this.<\/p>\n<p>They keep the wind and water out of your ears, but let enough sound through so that you can communicate with your surf buddies in the line-up.<\/p>\n<p>Especially in colder and windy places, these earplugs are worth their weight in gold!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_boots_cap_gloves.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; schuhe, m\u00fctze, handschuhe&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_schuhe_m\u00fctze_handschuhe&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booties_hood_gloves\"><\/span><strong>Booties, hood &amp; gloves<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/lava-reef-surfcoaching-surfing-with-simo\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"594\">surf over reefs<\/a> and have to balance over sharp rocks, booties or neoprene socks make sense so that you can get in and out of the water without major or minor injuries.<\/p>\n<p>In colder climes, on the other hand, you will need a hood and gloves in addition to the wetsuit to protect you from the cold ocean water. 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Transporting several or larger boards and smaller cars can otherwise be difficult.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_waterproof-watch.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; wasserdichte uhr&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_wasserdichte-uhr&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Waterproof_watch\"><\/span><strong>Waterproof watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A waterproof watch should not be missing from the list of surfing material. When you&#8217;re surfing, it&#8217;s easy to forget the time and only concentrate on the next wave and can&#8217;t get enough.<\/p>\n<p>To make sure you don&#8217;t miss an appointment or even get to work on time, a waterproof watch is an enormously useful thing. 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It is important to allow your board to dry thoroughly and clean it before repairing it.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_wax_comb.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; wachskamm&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material-zum-surfen_wachskamm&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wax_comb\"><\/span><strong>Wax comb<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After a few surfing sessions, when the layer of wax on the board gets thicker and thicker but no longer has any real grip, the wax comb comes into play. On the one hand, you can use it to comb the (ideally warmed up) wax and rub it down again to give it new grip. 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Some of it is actually essential, some depends on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-conditions-on-fuerteventura\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"336\">surf spot and the conditions<\/a>, and others are useful gimmicks. Wetsuits and boards are of course easy to hire in many places, but many people prefer their own wetsuit after a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-in-jandia\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"337\">surf trips<\/a>. You can then be sure that the wetsuit fits just right and is not worn out.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/surfing-material_surfboard-with-fins-at-the-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; surfbrett am strand&#8221; title_text=&#8221;material zum surfen &#8211; surfbrett am strand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Boards, roof racks and other larger purchases can be rented at first, especially on (long) trips, before you buy your own board and all the necessary accessories. This makes surfing a sport for which you can easily buy surfing material piece by piece.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Salty||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_of_the_greatest_things_about_the_sport_of_surfing_is_that_you_need_only_three_things_your_body_a_surf-board_and_a_wave\"><\/span>One of the greatest things about the sport of surfing is that you need only three things. your body, a surf-board, and a wave.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Naima Green<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you&#8217;ve caught the surfing bug, you can hardly wait to get yourself the equipment you need to hit the waves as often as possible&#8230;. But with so much surfing material to choose from, it&#8217;s sometimes hard to know which equipment is really important for surfing. 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