Kieren Perrow joins C-SKINS Wetsuits

by brando on July 21, 2010

Kieren Perrow scoring world class winter waves around the Byron shire from Tim Davies on Vimeo.

C-SKINS Wetsuits is proud to announce the signing of Kieren Perrow in an exclusive deal that will see the Australian superstar wearing C-SKINS Wetsuits well into the future.
Perrow is labelled as a big wave charger and sits perfectly into the C-SKINS no nonsense approach to wetsuit design and performance.

The regular-footer is known for more than just his competitive skill (2 x top 10 finishes amongst the elite back in 2002 & 2003), K.P. is also known for globetrotting in search of new waves and has definitely found success in that department. Perrow and friends put Tasmanian death-slab Shipsterns Bluff on the map a few years back, so look for Perrow to do some damage at the heavier locations on tour by combining his competitive ability and his hard-charging nature.
The modest down to earth Australian is about to embark on his sixth year on the ASP Dream Tour.
For KP the decision to align with a fresh new wetsuit company that manufactures world class wetsuits was a no brainer. After penning the 2 year deal Kieren remarked that he is looking forward to riding for C-SKINS Wetsuits and to the enhanced performance gains that will be achieved by wearing wetsuits from a company that’s core focus is surfing wetsuits. C-SKINS is a young, innovative wetsuit company that’s setting a new benchmark of performance orientated purely to the surfer.
KP has and is set to further influence the sport of surfing as a major competitor and an influential figure within the Australian and worldwide surf scene both in and out of the water.
C-SKINS have said that “KP’s talent and popularity is unquestioned. We are stoked to align ourselves with such a great talent and we look forward to making KP a key player in our International Team”
KP wants to get the most out of his equipment and wetsuits are a key part of it. “KP’s ability to relay feedback on our wetsuits and test our product will also help keep C-SKINS at the forefront of wetsuit design and as the wetsuit of choice for core surfers”.
About C-SKINS Wetsuits:
C-SKINS specialise in manufacturing quality wetsuits and neoprene products for the core surfer. All C-SKINS products are designed to enhance the surfing experience through design excellence, performance and durability.

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Billabong SG5 Wetsuit – Product Review

by brando on May 3, 2010

billabong sg5 wetsuitWinter is fast approaching and it is time to pull the rubber out and suit up for the colder water temps. I surfed the NSW South Coast on the weekend and had my first wetsuit surf of the year. I was fortunate to borrow a new Billabong SG5 302 steamer for the weekend and give the suit a few test runs. Well, first thing I did today was check my bank account and see if I can afford to upgrade my old wettie for the SG5.

I have never felt so flexible in a wetsuit and couldn’t believe the comfort level. No water leaks into the wetsuit, probably due to the zipperless design with comfort over the head velcro seal. I haven’t been in the market for a new steamer for a while, given we only get a few months of cold water on the north coast. So my excitement with this wetsuit may be somewhat exaggerated due to the gap in quality between this SG5 and my current wetsuit. Regardless, it is a 5 star wetsuit, I want one, I need one.

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Learn to Surf in Byron Bay

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Greg Long wins the Eddie Aikau

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Billabong Pipeline Masters – World Title Scenarios

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