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  2. Learning how to surf? A Wilmington-area beach makes a list of ...

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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 ...

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

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  5. 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 ...

  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. Surf culture - Wikipedia

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    The expression "surf nazi" arose in the 1960s to describe territorial, aggressive, and obsessive surfers, often involved in surf gangs or surf clubs. The term "surf nazi" was originally used simply to denote the strict territorialism, violence, hostility to outsiders, and absolute obsession with surfing that was characteristic in the so-called ...

  8. The beauty — and benefits — of wild swimming - AOL

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    Consider a wetsuit. Many wild swimmers wear wetsuits when venturing into cold water. While wetsuits can provide insulation and extra buoyancy, some have reported struggling to swim comfortably ...

  9. Body Glove - Wikipedia

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    Body Glove is an American brand of watersports apparel and accessories that was founded in 1953 by twin brothers Bill and Bob Meistrell.The brothers are often credited [by whom?] [weasel words] with inventing the first practical wetsuit in the early 1950s at the back of their Redondo Beach, California surf shop, Dive N' Surf.