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  2. Weather update: Heavy surf expected at Wilmington-area ... - AOL

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    "Currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas," according to the National Weather Service. Weather update: Heavy surf expected at Wilmington ...

  3. Wetsuit - Wikipedia

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    A wetsuit is a garment worn to provide thermal protection while wet. [1] It is usually made of foamed neoprene, and is worn by surfers, divers, windsurfers, canoeists, and others engaged in water sports and other activities in or on the water.

  4. Surfing - Wikipedia

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    In warmer climates, swimsuits, surf trunks or boardshorts are worn, and occasionally rash guards; in cold water, surfers can opt to wear wetsuits, boots, hoods, and gloves to protect them against lower water temperatures. [48] A newer introduction is a rash vest with a thin layer of titanium to provide maximum warmth without compromising mobility.

  5. Learning how to surf? A Wilmington-area beach makes a ... - AOL

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    But the one Wilmington-area beach that did make the list was Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. According to The Inertia, a lot of factors can make a wave a good beginning spot: the speed, slope ...

  6. Competitive swimwear - Wikipedia

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    Some divers wear a dive skin under a wetsuit, which allows easier donning and (for those who experience skin problems from neoprene) provides additional comfort. Unlike regular swimsuits, which are designed mainly for aesthetic appearances, swimsuits intended to be worn during competitions are manufactured to assist the athlete in swimming ...

  7. Which NC beaches are the best for surfing? Here’s what ...

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  8. Swimsuit - Wikipedia

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    A type of athletic shirt made of spandex and nylon or polyester, used to protect against rashes from abrasion (like wax-based chafing from sliding on and off of a surf board) or sun exposure. Rash guards may be worn as an alternative to wetsuits during warmer weather. They may also offer UV protection. Sling swimsuit

  9. Wilmington-area beaches weather Idalia's heavy surf, but rip ...

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