Keeping Warm in the Water with a Neoprene Beanie

If you've ever spent more than five minutes in chilly water, you probably already know how much a good neoprene beanie can change the game for your comfort. It's one of those pieces of gear that seems pretty simple on the surface, but once you're out there facing a stiff breeze or a cold swell, it becomes the most important thing you're wearing. It's the difference between cutting your session short because of a mounting "ice cream headache" and actually enjoying the sunset from your board. ...

May 3, 2026 · 6 min · Edelsten Parsons