Rip Curl

We stock well over a hundred Rip Curl lines at Boardworx — wetsuits, boots and rash vests through to boardshorts, tees, hoodies and flip flops, for men and women. It's all in our Whitstable shop as well as online, and UK delivery is free over £50.

Rip Curl wetsuits

The Omega 3/2mm back zip is the workhorse of the range, in men's and women's at £179. The Dawn Patrol Performance 3/2mm at £239 uses a chest zip instead — harder to climb into, but it seals better and lets less water flush through, which you notice on a long session. Back zip is the easier entry if you're new to it or getting changed on a windy beach.

For warmer water there are 2mm men's and 1.5mm women's shorties from £88, and G-Bomb 1mm wetsuit leggings at £49. To extend the season, Dawn Patrol 5mm round-toe boots are £59 and 3mm Bullet split-toe socks £32.

Not sure on size or thickness? Our wetsuit size guide and temperature guide will get you close, or just ask us.

Boardshorts and swim

Offset Volley shorts at £29 in a 15" leg, Mirage Pacific Rinse Revival boardshorts at £64, and women's Classic Surf and Follow The Sun boardshorts. Rash vests in short sleeve UPF, from £29, for when you'd rather not wear a suit at all.

Tees, hoodies and everyday

Icon and Heritage tees for men and women, relaxed-fit crew sweatshirts, Sessions shirts and polos, cargo and trail shorts. Plus flip flops from the Icons Of Surf and Bloom ranges, including leather Freedom sandals.

About Rip Curl

Rip Curl was founded in 1969 by two surfers making surfboards, and started producing wetsuits the following year. It's now one of the biggest surf brands in the world, and the wetsuits are still what it's best known for.

Try it on in Whitstable

A wetsuit that fits properly is the difference between a good session and a cold one, and that's not something you can judge from a photo. We're on Beach Walk in Whitstable — come in and try a few on, and we'll tell you honestly which one suits what you're doing.