Surfing is on the agenda this coming half-term for many folks. Whilst we’re still in winter it’s the first school holiday of the year. And a time when hardier kids and parents will be getting amongst those lush Cornish waves. But you’ll need the right wetsuit protection.

NCW 5/4/3mm hooded Yamamoto thermal lined neoprene winter wetsuit for men

£349.00 Original price was: £349.00.£279.00Current price is: £279.00.

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NCW 5/4/3mm hooded womens winter wetsuit made with Yamamoto thermal lined neoprene

£349.00 Original price was: £349.00.£279.00Current price is: £279.00.

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Surfing in Feb – it’s still cold, but getting warmer…

There are no two ways around it: February waters in the Northern Hemisphere are pretty cold. As are air temperatures. And yet, score a sunny, light offshore wind day with some decent peeling waves to play on and it can be idyllic.

You just need the right wetsuit. Fortunately, NCW has you covered (literally). We can supply brand-new NCW wetsuits. Or, if your budget can’t stretch to new we have a large range of used wetsuits that may be more preferable. Finally, if you only need some rubber for the duration of your stay then why not use our wetsuit hire service? More details can be found here.

NCW wetsuits: designed and tested in UK waters.

NCW prides itself on designing and testing our range of wetsuits in UK waters. That’s the very ocean you plan on immersing yourself in. Why is this important? Well, we know what it takes to produce a wetsuit fit for the conditions you find in Cornwall and the UK.

We also test our wetsuits across various watersports using a raft of riders. In all scenarios, NCW surfing wetsuits work amazingly well. You can bet your bottom Dollar on it!

Surfing affordability – NCW wetsuits: cheap but not low quality.

Surfing wetsuits need to be rugged and fit for purpose. NCW wetsuits are robust and compared to other brand wetsuits on the market. However, a big difference is we don’t charge a fortune for our suits. Instead, we offer affordability.

That means premium-grade wetsuits without the premium price tag. NCW wetsuits also have built-in longevity. And we help you get the correct fit. This means another dose of affordability (as you won’t need to replace your suit in a short space of time) as well as sustainability. Impacting the environment for the better, a wetsuit that lasts won’t end up in landfill. Also, we do part exchange and take back old wetsuits.

A home-grown surfing brand and surf shop – NCW

Rather than some big faceless corporation NCW is a bona fide, homegrown UK surfing brand and surf shop. We hark back to the good ole day of surfing when you walk into a surf shop and smell the neoprene; smell the surf wax and smell the countryside.

Yep, The Rubber Shack is based in the grounds of a farm overlooking the North Cornwall coastline. We’re ten minutes away from Polzeath and a stone’s throw from other quality surf beaches. And yes, The Rubber Shack is literally a shack. But a great one with plenty of surfing and watersports goodies inside.

Friendly service guaranteed. 

One of the most important points to consider with NCW is the friendly and approachable service you’ll get when dealing with us. We’re real. We keep it real and we’re only happy to answer your questions and help out where we can.

We understand that shopping for surfing gear, wetsuits and watersports kit can often be intimidating. So we make things as easy as possible. A smile goes a long way, after all.

If it doesn’t fit we’ll make it!

The in-house alterations and wetsuit repair service NCW operates means we can sort any changes on the fly. If you find a wetsuit doesn’t quite fit then we’ll ‘operate’ and alter it so you get the perfect fitting wetsuit. 

And it’s the same for wetsuit accessories such as boots, gloves, hoods and neoprene socks. Don’t struggle. Don’t suffer in silence. Let us help!

Summing up.

Whilst not quite spring February half-term surfing is, for some, when the surfing season starts. To make things as comfortable and toasty as possible, why not swing past The Rubber Shack on the way to Polzeath and grab yourself some decent rubber. 

Alternatively, check out NCW’s online surfing shop here.