What Should I Bring?

Surf Gear Recommendations for the Mentawais:

• Surfboards (2-4):

  • One shortboard for turns, ideal for smaller days.
  • One shortboard for barrels, with extra thickness for paddle power on medium to heavier days.
  • One medium board for barrels, with good thickness for paddling on bigger waves.
  • Note: In the Mentawais, you can surf bigger waves on shorter boards!

• Boardshorts (2-3)

• Wax (3-5): Tropical warm water wax

• Leashes (3-4):

  • One thin comp leash
  • Two regular 6’ leashes
  • One bigger and thicker 8’ leash

• Long sleeve Lycra or 2 mm wetsuit

• Fin Sets (4): Small, medium, and big wave fins; fins for both turns and barrels.

• Fin Keys (2)

• Wax Comb

• Waterproof Sunscreen (lots of it)

• Rash Guard (long or short)

• Surf Hat (optional)

• Helmet (optional)

• Reef Booties (optional)

• Ding Repair Kit/Sun Cure (optional, but strongly recommended)