Love it or hate it, tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day.
If you need last-minute gift ideas, don’t worry.
Here’s Nathan Florence’s favorite surfing gear as told to The Strategist.
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The Strategist captioned the post above:
“We asked professional surfer @nathan_florence—who was named 2023 Surfer of the Year—about the sunscreen, action camera, and protein bars he can’t live without.”
When your love language is reef-safe sun protection.
NF: “I found that other sunscreens would leave my skin dry after the session and kind of crackly. I hated that.”
Because nothing screams romance like contacts?
NF: “If you’re surfing and in the ocean, you need to see sets coming in, you need to make sure you’re not dropping in on anyone.”
Good point.
The easiest gift ever for surfers.
NF: “Every surfer’s necessity.”
For a pre-session energy.
NF: “And I found that this little drink could almost be a little shortcut, a little boost to get into that [flow] state.”
For surfing couples with those holiday cards in mind.
NF: “If you look at all these mounts, the GoPro is the leanest one, the least intrusive.”
A necessity for mid-session couples selfies.
NF: “I love the 8 especially for long sessions because it’s small, compact, and durable.”
This gadget stole Florence’s heart.
NF: “And if I’m surfing 30-foot waves at Jaws, I want to see what my heart rate is doing out there.”
Because a hangry surf/life partner ain’t sexy.
NF: “The GoMacro bar is literally exactly what I needed.”
Massages are a no-brainer for surfers.
NF: “I throw it in my car, take it to the gym, while watching the waves, checking the waves.”
Nothing says “I love you” like a brand-new board. Seriously.
NF: “This is my all-around fun-size, everyday-use surfboard.”
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