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XCEL Surf Hoods Review - 2010

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Today we are going to run through what Surf Hoods we have that will have you kitted out for the coming winter. As we have mentioned before XCEL have been producing great wetsuits and related products for years and the Surf Hoods are no different. We have 4 hoods to choose from this winter and they are:

XCEL2mm Thermobarrier Bamboo Lined Hood, XCEL 2mm Thermobarrier Hood, XCEL 2mm Cap with peak and the XCEL Xcelerator Cap.

The XCEL Xcelerator Cap is great hood more fitting to be worn in the early days of winter. Its 0.5mm titanium glideskin with a strap the fits under the chin. The cap is ultra stretchy and comes in all sizes.

For something a little warmer, is the XCEL 2mm Cap with Peak. This is similar to the Xcelerator cap although this has a small peak on top to help flush water away from the face. Its 2mm thick so will keep the elements at bay. There is also an arch strap that comes under the chin to provide a great fit.

Finally the top Surf Hoods, are the XCEL 2mm Thermobarrier Hood with Neck Dam and XCEL 2mm Bamboo Lined hood. These hoods both have a full neck dam that goes right into the wetsuit to ensure that hardly any water can penetrate into the body. Its 2mm thick and fully covers the cheek area giving a great seal. There is a pull string cord on the side ensuring that you can alter the tightness of the hood to whatever you like. The XCEL 2mm Thermobarrier hood also comes with a peak. The Bamboo Lined hood is a great option, exactly the same as the normal thermobarrier, but this season being bamboo lined, trapping pockets of air into the hood making it warmer than ever.

All in all, there is something here for everyone for conditions throughout the winter, with prices on XCEL Surf Hoods very reasonable. For further details on the hoods listed abovee, please visit our Surf Shop. A great investment this winter.

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Surf and Rocky Water $19.99 Surf and Rocky Water - Premium Poster

Billabong Padang Surf Backpack - Black $74.5 An ideal day for you is spent from sunrise to sunset at the beach riding some gnarly waves with the rest of the dudes. Bring everything you need for a successful day surfing with this Padang Surf backpack by Billabong. With two large zippered compartments, this large backpack will easily fit all the gear you need. The main compartment features a place for a large laptop just in case you want to surf the web on your break from ridin’ the surf. A removable waterproof bag for storing your wetsuit and other wet gear is included, protecting the rest of your water-sensitive gear. Two side zipper compartments and a small front zipper compartment will secure the rest of your necessities as you journey around the world to conquer the biggest and baddest waves in history.

Rip Curl Quality Surf Products Brown T-shirt $24 Get a groovy surf vibe in the Quality Surf Products tee from Rip Curl. It features 70s-inspired lettering over a water-based screen print beach graphic.

Oakley Surf Backpack - Marine Blue $100 You’re on a mission to find those perfect giant waves and you won’t be satisfied until you’ve conquered the biggest and baddest of them all. On this world tour it’s just you, your buddies and your surfing gear and the only bag that is big enough and can carry all of your essentials is this Surf Pack by Oakley. It literally hauls everything you ever need for a day out on the surf. It features a wetsuit changing mat that can double as a sack and even includes water resistant storage compartments and drain ports for all that wet gear. For a technology guru, a padded panel with side access can fit a 17” laptop, and a media pocket with a headphone port is the perfect place for your smart phone or mp3 player. There’s even a sealed wax bag with a wax comb and key clip and a convenient padded optics pocket for those stylin’ Oakley shades you have. With nine unique pockets of many sizes, a molded back panel, heavy-duty rubber bottom and padded shoulder straps with adjustable waist straps, this backpack will be your lifesaver on those days where you just wanna hit the waves until the sun goes down.

Billabong Padang Surf Backpack -Black-Blue $74.5 An ideal day for you is spent from sunrise to sunset at the beach riding some gnarly waves with the rest of the dudes. Bring everything you need for a successful day surfing with this Padang Surf backpack by Billabong. With two large zippered compartments, this large backpack will easily fit all the gear you need. The main compartment features a place for a large laptop just in case you want to surf the web on your break from ridin’ the surf. A removable waterproof bag for storing your wetsuit and other wet gear is included, protecting the rest of your water-sensitive gear. Two side zipper compartments and a small front zipper compartment will secure the rest of your necessities as you journey around the world to conquer the biggest and baddest waves in history.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo T-Shirt - Ash $17.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it's a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics' name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo T-Shirt - White $17.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it's a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics' name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Hurley Go Surf Loose-Fit Rashguard - White $29.5 You’re a man of few words and even fewer solutions. When life hands you lemons, you go surfing. When your girlfriend kicks you out, you go surfing. When repo men take your 2-door hatchback beater, you go surfing. Other people might scoff at your single-mindedness, but nothing makes you feel more at ease than hitting a set. When people ask you for advice, all you need to do is point to the Go Surf rashguard from Hurley. This loose fit rashguard is composed of a lightweight, soft cotton/poly blend and outfitted with a dude heading down to the water. There are worse ways to handle a situation, after all.

Hurley Go Surf T-Shirt - Orange $25 You’re a man of few words and even fewer solutions. When life hands you lemons, you go surfing. When your girlfriend kicks you out, you go surfing. When repo men take your 2-door hatchback beater, you go surfing. Other people might scoff at your single-mindedness, but nothing makes you feel more at ease than hitting a set. When people ask you for advice, all you need to do is point to the Go Surf shirt from Hurley. This premium fit tee is composed of a lightweight, soft cotton/poly blend and outfitted with a dude heading down to the water. There are worse ways to handle a situation, after all.

Hurley Go Surf T-Shirt - Heathered Cyan $25 You’re a man of few words and even fewer solutions. When life hands you lemons, you go surfing. When your girlfriend kicks you out, you go surfing. When repo men take your 2-door hatchback beater, you go surfing. Other people might scoff at your single-mindedness, but nothing makes you feel more at ease than hitting a set. When people ask you for advice, all you need to do is point to the Go Surf shirt from Hurley. This premium fit tee is composed of a lightweight, soft cotton/poly blend and outfitted with a dude heading down to the water. There are worse ways to handle a situation, after all.

Hurley Go Surf T-Shirt - Heather Gray $29.5 You’re a man of few words and even fewer solutions. When life hands you lemons, you go surfing. When your girlfriend kicks you out, you go surfing. When repo men take your 2-door hatchback beater, you go surfing. Other people might scoff at your single-mindedness, but nothing makes you feel more at ease than hitting a set. When people ask you for advice, all you need to do is point to the Go Surf shirt from Hurley. This premium fit tee is composed of a lightweight, soft cotton/poly blend and outfitted with a dude heading down to the water. There are worse ways to handle a situation, after all.

C'Mon In, the Water's Fine, Woman in Surf $14.99 C'Mon In, the Water's Fine, Woman in Surf - Premium Poster

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo Tri-Blend T-Shirt - Ash $23.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it's a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics' name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo Long Sleeve T-Shirt - White $23.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it's a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics' name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Surf Fanatics Wave Logo Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Ash $23.95 The ocean represents a lot of things to you, freedom, adventure, a shot at glory, but most importantly, it's a place where you can just be yourself on your board. Give a nod of respect to the deep blue sea and the people who try to conquer it with this Wave Logo tee featuring the Surf Fanatics' name and logo. Combined with your sun-bleached hair and tanned skin, this tee will make it obvious to everyone that salt water practically runs through your veins.

Volcom Youth Surf Octopuss Heather T-Shirt - Green $23 By now you have seen the hilarious and spectacular videos of the water skiing squirrel, bears playing hockey and skateboarding dogs. And if you haven’t, you better be searching for those videos as you read this — you won’t be disappointed. One video that has yet to surface for the world to see is the nine-eyed octopus riding a wave. Many in the surfing community have witnessed this sea creature dropping in on some gnarly waves, but in the age of multimedia few have ever gotten footage. Some say he’s fake and the surfing equivalent of Paul Bunyan. The believers say he is camera shy just like his bros Big Foot and Loch Ness. Either way — real or fake — it’s pretty wicked so make sure your little dude honors the eight legged sea fella with this Surf Octopuss heather tee from Volcom which features a print of the mollusk riding a wave on the front.

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Colorful Surfers and Surf Boards in Green Water, Carpinteria $14.99 Colorful Surfers and Surf Boards in Green Water, Carpinteria - Premium Poster

Reef Warm Water 4-Way Stretch Hybrid Walkshort - Gray $52 It sucks when you see a little kid swim by you and all of a sudden the water around you starts to get a little warmer. We’ve all done it, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay put. The next time that happens, you’ll be able to get out so quickly that by the time you’ve reached the shore, your shorts will already be dry—but only if you’re sporting the Warm Water walkshorts by Reef’s Land2Sea hybrid series. They’re designed to look just like an everyday walkshort, but since they boast a super-lightweight, quick-dry, 4-way stretch boardshort material and Reef-branded drainage grommets, you can also wear these babies in the water. Surf by day and party all night? Thanks to Reef, now you can!

Reef Warm Water 4-Way Stretch Hybrid Walkshort - Black $52 It sucks when you see a little kid swim by you and all of a sudden the water around you starts to get a little warmer. We’ve all done it, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay put. The next time that happens, you’ll be able to get out so quickly that by the time you’ve reached the shore, your shorts will already be dry—but only if you’re sporting the Warm Water walkshorts by Reef’s Land2Sea hybrid series. They’re designed to look just like an everyday walkshort, but since they boast a super-lightweight, quick-dry, 4-way stretch boardshort material and Reef-branded drainage grommets, you can also wear these babies in the water. Surf by day and party all night? Thanks to Reef, now you can!

Waboba Surf - the Ball That Bounces on Water! $8.29 The Waboba Surf is the ultimate beach and pool toy. Why? Because this is the ball bounces on water using space-age technology from Waboba. How does it work? Well for all the science fans out there just know that it's deviously designed and made with polyurethane and a Lycra coating, which makes the ball bounce and float on water. For the rest of us, that translates to having fun on the water with a ball that treats water like any other surface. This is the skipping stone of the future. This brilliant invention is why we play in the water. Grab a Waboba Surf, some friends and head to the water for a time that none of you will forget. Model 413

Roxy Slider Orchid Crew T-shirt $19.5 Ease your way into retro surf style with the Slider crew tee from Roxy featuring an old-school surf water-based ink print on soft silicone washed fabric!

Little Boy Standing on a Surf Board Staring at the Water $69.99 Allan Grant Little Boy Standing on a Surf Board Staring at the Water - Photographic Print

Quiksilver Water Polo 2 Shirt - Dark Blue $55 When you're lounging at a poolside bar and a cute girl in a sarong approaches you, you'll thank your lucky stars that you're wearing the Water Polo 2 polo from Quiksilver. It features an embroidered logo on the left chest and Quiksilver's patented performance mesh fabric designed to wick moisture away from your hot bod — though we can't guarantee you'll keep your cool while you're asking that hottie for her digits. Just remember to breathe, buddy.

Roxy Clear Water Juniors Cowboy Hat - Tan $29.5 Everyone loves a southern belle. Whether you are a good ol’ country gal or grew up in South Beach, you’ll look absolutely irresistible in the Clear Water cowboy hat by Roxy. It features a woven paper straw construction and a wide brim that’s easily moldable. Plus, a braided leather rope with turquoise stones, wooden beads and tarnished Roxy logo charms are wrapped around the top, giving you that low-down cowgirl appeal with a little beachy flair.

Hurley Black Water Juniors Dress - Black $55 You've had a long week. Your boss has been cracking the whip, your friends are complaining that you never go out anymore and you haven't called your mama in days! It's shameful, really. Get back in the game in the Black Water dress from Hurley. It features metal stud detail all over the bust and straps, a racerback and cinched darting at the waist. Shake off the stress and unwind, girl!

Element Keep Our Water Clean T-Shirt - White $22 Make a statement about protecting the environment when you sport this Keep Our Water Clean tee from Element! When indoors, it shows two polar bears standing at the waters edge. Step into the sunlight and the image changes to show pollution creeping into the scene and the message "keep our water clean" just below the Element wordmark. There's no telling how many people will see this image and decide to help in ways small and large!

Element Cross Country T-Shirt - Water $24 You and your crew have been planning this trip to check out a couple of skate parks for months. Now you're actually closing in on the trip. You really need a comfortable, yet cool, tee for the long ride. This Cross Country tee from Element screams road trip! Knowing your friends, you may need to grab more than one. There's no telling what's gonna happen when you guys all get together!

Under Water Surf Poster $7.99 No fear, surfing under waves' poster measures 24x35".

Jack O'Neill Peyton Plaid Walkshort - Black $69.5 Jack O'Neill is one of surfing's most inspiring stories - he has contributed more to the sport than anyone past or present. He invented wetsuits allowing surfers to brave cold waters all over the globe, and the surf leash, to reduce swimming time and increase surfing time. He opened the very first surf shop in Santa Cruz in 1952 to stoke his friends' interest in surfing and to give them a better experience on land and in the water. His motivation for everything he did was simply, "I wanted to surf longer." Honor one of the founding fathers of surf by grabbing the Jack O'Neill Peyton walkshorts. You may not be the man, but at least you can dress like him!

Jack O'Neill Peyton Plaid Walkshort - Navy Blue $69.5 Jack O'Neill is one of surfing's most inspiring stories - he has contributed more to the sport than anyone past or present. He invented wetsuits allowing surfers to brave cold waters all over the globe, and the surf leash, to reduce swimming time and increase surfing time. He opened the very first surf shop in Santa Cruz in 1952 to stoke his friends' interest in surfing and to give them a better experience on land and in the water. His motivation for everything he did was simply, "I wanted to surf longer." Honor one of the founding fathers of surf by grabbing the Jack O'Neill Peyton walkshorts. You may not be the man, but at least you can dress like him!

Famous Full of Script Deep Water Juniors T-shirt $22 Show the fellas that you're not messing around with the Full of Script tee from Famous! It features a large logo comprised of intricate scripted "Famous Stars & Straps" lettering for a look that means business.

Hurley Phantom 60 Welded Bloc 4-Way Stretch Boardshort - Black $69.99 Meld together outrageous style and unparalleled technology in the Phantom 60 Welded Bloc Party boardshorts from Hurley. They feature welded construction and trims, water-repellent fabric, signature foil branding and a scalloped outseam. Feel good, look good and surf good.

Quiksilver Fintastic Slim Fit T-shirt - Smoke Heather $28 For a water-lover like you, wearing your heart on your sleeve is best done by showing off your obsession for surf. The Fintastic tee from Quiksilver is a super-soft slim fit shirt featuring multi-patterned, repeating fin graphics across the chest, so your passion for surfing will always come first.

Quiksilver Fintastic Slim Fit T-shirt - Off White $28 For a water-lover like you, wearing your heart on your sleeve is best done by showing off your obsession for surf. The Fintastic tee from Quiksilver is a super-soft slim fit shirt featuring multi-patterned, repeating fin graphics across the chest, so your passion for surfing will always come first.

Reef Fanning Sandals - Gray/Black/Glow $50 Wearing the Fanning flip flops may not make you a surf legend like Mick Fanning, but these sandals are designed for a pro's adventurous lifestyle. Featuring built-in arch support for ultimate comfort, high quality water-friendly materials and a bottle opener on the bottom, you're always prepared for your journeys no matter where they lead.

Volcom Smoothwater Slim Fit Chino Walkshort - Dark Khaki $45 Sometimes the water is just too glassy to surf. When that happens — and it will — paint the town in the Smoothwater slim fit chinos from Volcom. With their contrast inner waistband, metal Stone applique, a garment wash with softeners and unfinished hems, these workwear-inspired chinos will suit your ready-for-action mentality step for step.