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Home » It aint easy being green

It aint easy being green

Luke Gartside

4th August 2014

There has always been conflicts between surfing’s ecological ideologies, spawned from its close ties with nature, and some of the practicalities of the sport. The equipment we use, for example, is often made up of materials that are less than perfect for the environment. One of the biggest culprits is Neoprene- a necessity for anyone surfing in colder climbs, but not too friendly on old mother nature. In light of this cold water specialists Patagonia have found an alternative to neoprene that might just be about to revolutionise wetsuit manufacturing for ever…

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