Winter is creeping upon us and not everybody lives in Southern California and still surfs in a 3/2 suit (that's me...)

So, I'll try to cover all grounds here...

First, you're going to want proper footwear for sunny SoCal mid say sessions and dawn patrol sessions more North...

You're going to need overly comfortable sandals, like the Sanuk Fur Reals. $34



But it's not always going to be warm, so get some ugg-type sandals as well. Like the Lumberjacks... $60



Unfortunately, we can't be surfing naked everywhere. So we need boardshorts that feel like they don't exist. Hurley Phantoms have been spotted on sale for $80, snag some high-end 120s before they're back up to one hundred.



Not in the water? Well it's Winter so snag some denim to drive to the beach to... Billabong Recyclers. $70



Those Recyclers falling down? Get a Billabong Alliance belt to match. $18



If you live in a really cold area and can't get away with a semi-thick layer, go for the Hurley Peak. $89



If you can get away with something thin though, check out O'Neill's Avalanche flannel... $56



Sunny where you live? That's okay, buy sunglasses. I recommend the Quiksilver J&D shades... $90



It might be so cold you have to cover your beautiful locks with a beanie. O'Neill Ashbury. $18



I tried to scope five tee shirts that you should have to wear before and after your session. Just links though.
RVCA Original ANP tee $27
AMBSN Mazed tee $26
Hurley Almighty Vneck $35
Lost Movement tee $26
The Ryde Peace Pipe tee $24

Now, again, it is Winter. Let's get into some wetsuits... click the links to look at them and buy them...

You live in Southern California, don't mind some cold and want that flex so you go 3/2. Rip Curl Classic. $140

You live in Southern California, but cold shivers your timbers? That's okay, go 4/3. Billabong Revolution. $200

You live in Northern California or the likes, and get ice cream headaches. Go 5/4. O'neill Mutant. $350 but worth it...

Chilli's in town and ...Lost is giving you a chance to meet him and Mayhem tonight at Catalyst surf shop. That's James "Chilli" Cheal and Matt "Mayhem" Biolos in San Clemente today. If that's not enough to get you to show, you'll also get $50 off and a $100 ...LOST clothing certificate with every board purchased or custom ordered.

Here's some footage of Wardo warming up for the Snapper CT' event on the 5'5" Rocket pictured above. All footage and the blurry photo are courtesy of ...LOST. For more on Ward and other dysfunctional news check out the ...LOST site.