Staying warm in the Xcel Drylock 5/4
I finally bit the bullet and picked up an xcel drylock 5/4 before the winter swell really started kicking in, and I have zero regrets. If you've ever surfed in water that makes your face ache the second you duck dive, you know that your gear isn't just about comfort—it's about how long you can actually stay out there before your toes go numb. There are a lot of suits on the rack these days, but Xcel has always had this reputation for building "surf armor," and the Drylock is basically their flagship tank. ...