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...

This Friday you should cruise over to the www.berrics.com to check out the RVCA skate team as they storm the gates of the skatepark of the moment. Check out the video below. Also, watch the boys dream about California below the Berrics deal.

This Friday... from RVCA on Vimeo.

California Dreamin' from RVCA on Vimeo.

Ed Templeton turned 37 today, so if you see him in Huntington Beach, buy him a cookie.

RVCA skate team manger, Jimmy Arrighi, has decided to hook you guys up with the new RVCA promo video, which apparently has been hard to get a hold of. There's only one catch, after you watch it below, cruise over to his blog on the RVCA site, and thank him for his generosity. While you're over there, ask him for some free stuff he loves that shit. That's Jimmy above with the Hulkster, he's a real Hulkamaniac.

RVCA Skate Promo Montage from RVCA on Vimeo.

The crew over at the Artist Network have put together a little promo DVD featuring their skate team with full a part from Leo Romero. You can get a copy at a finer skate shop near you.


Here's what TM, Jimmy, saw when he opened the box over at RVCA HQ.


While you're at it you can get them to sign your copy May 16th at the Active store in Huntington
Beach.