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Gift Ideas
Gift ideas - Boardside.lv wetsuit and surfing shop. (Video in Latvian) This video will not be about the big gifts, you will know those for yourself... on the contrary, we will show you some ideas for relatively inexpensive but useful gifts from our shop. We are planning to expand our range of accessories soon, so don't think of these as the last and only ideas. We are always happy to offer personalised advice and advice. https://youtu.be/tFgs1XQH0ww Links to all the gifts in the video in the same order: 00:25 World map of Surf Beaches (ask at the counter) 00:40 Pocket knife NorthCore https://boardside.lv/kaitbords/aksesuari-un-rezerves-dalas/saliekamais-nazis-northcore/ 00:44 Board and Wetsuit Repair Sets https://boardside.lv/serfosana/serfosanas-aksesuari/ 00:56 Surfboard Wax https://boardside.lv/serfosana/serfa-delu-vasks/ 01:00 Poncho Towels https://boardside.lv/hidroterpi/jakas-un-ponco/ 01:07 Wetsuit Carry Bags https://boardside.lv/ikdienai/dazadi-brinumi/ 01:18 Kite and Wake Bags https://boardside.lv/veikbords-un-sleposana/veikborda-somas/ 01:22 Surfboard Bags https://boardside.lv/serfosana/serfa-delu-somas/ 01:25 Zinc Sunscreen https://boardside.lv/hidroterpi/dazadi-neo-produkti/pretiedeguma-lidzeklis-sex-wax-spf-50-stick-sunscreen-zinc-oxide/ 01:38 Waterproof Phone Case https://boardside.lv/hidroterpi/ziemas-peldesana/overboard-waterproof-phone-case-udens-izturigs-telefona-cehols/ 01:45 Ear Plugs https://boardside.lv/hidroterpi/dazadi-neo-produkti/creatures-surfears-30-ausu-aizbazni/ 01:51 Keylock https://boardside.lv/kaitbords/kaitserfinga-aksesuari/northcore-keypod-5gs-auto-atslegu-glabajama-kaste/ 01:55 Neo Socks https://boardside.lv/hidroterpi/neoprena-zabaki/oneill-heat-ninja-st-3mm-neoprena-zekes/ 01:59 Roof rack straps for surfboards https://boardside.lv/ikdienai/dazadi-brinumi/ 02:03 Bumbags https://boardside.lv/ikdienai/muguras-un-jostas-somas/ 02:06 Thermo Layer https://boardside.lv/hidroterpi/termovela/ 02:06 Neo Shorts https://boardside.lv/hidroterpi/termovela/ 02:06 North Kiteboarding Mizu Bottles https://boardside.lv/ikdienai/dazadi-brinumi/ 02:13 Follow Beanie https://boardside.lv/ikdienai/cepures/ 02:18 Bearings https://boardside.lv/skeitbords/gultni/zealous-bearings-gultni/ 02:21 Skatetool https://boardside.lv/skeitbords/skrituldelu-aksesuari/skrituldelu-instruments/ 02:28 Balance Board https://boardside.lv/kaitbords/aksesuari-un-rezerves-dalas/boardsidelv-balansa-delis/ 02:32 One of the best gifts ever is option to choose your present - Boardside.lv Gift Card https://boardside.lv/hidroterpi/davanu-karte/ The Boardside.lv team wishes You a Happy Holidays!
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Cold Water Swimming and Winter Bathing.
Dive Into the Benefits of Winter Swimming with the Right Accessories. Cold water bathing and winter swimming have become more than just seasonal challenges—they’re a lifestyle embraced by those seeking physical vitality and mental clarity. From boosting circulation to strengthening the immune system, the benefits of plunging into icy waters are as invigorating as the activity itself. But to fully enjoy this transformative experience, having the right equipment is essential. In this article, we’ll explore the health advantages of winter swimming and how neoprene accessories—like gloves, boots, and swim caps—can help you stay comfortable and protected as you take the plunge into the cold. Whether you’re a seasoned winter swimmer or taking your first frosty dip, we’ve got you covered! Winter swimming is an indispensable way how to increase body tolerance to stressors - at one point it becomes a lifestyle. For keeping ourselves in good physical and mental health we all need exercise, to be outside in nature and human contact. And winter swimming ticks all these boxes. Meeting our friends, relatives or like minded “seals” during cold water swimming sessions will definitely make you feel cheerful, in addition to the session itself. In addition to all already all over heard benefits - Cambridge researchers have even found that submerging in cold water could help stave off dementia. But what has to be done to ensure we stay safe while enjoying this activity? Experimenting with neoprene accessories helps - a lot of people say that neoprene gloves and neoprene boots for them have been gamechangers - we personally can add neoprene shorts for those, ehm, truly sensitive parts of our body. Bravado is no place when starting to get acquainted with this activity - whether you need a full wetsuit to get in the water, or just a knitted beanie, as some diehard skinny-dippers prefer, depends on numerous factors, including how used to cold water you are. And never underestimate the winter swimming afterdrop. As you climb out, you may feel too euphoric to notice the evaporating water cooling you further. Once you are dressed, the blood vessels surrounding your skin dilate, letting that cold blood reduce your body temperature even more, which only becomes apparent when you start violently shivering. This is why a good post-cold water swim routine is crucial. Bring a hot drink, wrap up warmly as quickly as possible and have a snack, but avoid warming up in hot water afterwards. This can switch off shivering before your core temperature has recovered and mess with your blood pressure. Our fleece ponchos are great for warming you up and getting dressed. As well as a good pair of neoprene booties will make the walk through snowy and icy paths a delightful stroll. And we have a tip for those that feel on the edge - just get packed, get out of the house and trust us - when you get to the water, there's a pretty good chance that you will get in. Your mind might say no but that's the most satisfying part - to hack the mind. For the convenience for winter swimmers, we have combined all the relative products in one easy-to-use section of the store: https://boardside.lv/en/wetsuits/cold-water-swimming/ At least 10 reasons for cold water bathing and winter swimming. 1. Winter swimming, or cold-water bathing, can boost the immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells. 2. Regular exposure to cold water has been linked to improved circulation as the body works harder to maintain its core temperature. 3. It can enhance mental health by releasing endorphins, often called “feel-good” hormones, which help reduce stress and anxiety. 4. Cold-water immersion can decrease inflammation and alleviate symptoms of chronic pain or conditions like arthritis. 5. It can improve sleep quality by calming the nervous system and promoting relaxation after exposure to the cold. 6. Winter swimming helps build mental resilience and increases tolerance to stress by pushing individuals out of their comfort zones. 7. The shock of cold water stimulates deep breathing, which increases oxygen intake and helps detoxify the body. 8. Cold exposure may enhance metabolism, supporting weight management and improving energy levels. 9. It can promote healthy skin by tightening pores and improving blood flow to the skin’s surface. 10. Joining a winter swimming group fosters a sense of community, which is beneficial for emotional well-being and social health.
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How To Wear And Take Off A Chest Zip Wetsuit
There are many benefits of chest zip wetsuits if compared to the traditional back zip wetsuits. Your back feels more flexible and it is easier to paddle and water is not sneaking in as much through the neck. It can be very annoying to duck dive in cold water conditions with a back zip wetsuit. And these are just a few front zip wetsuit benefits to mention. Learn here how to put on and take off a chest zip wetsuit without help like a pro. Maybe at first it will feel uncomfortable but as You master these steps it will take just a moment without even thinking about it. Putting On and Taking Off a Chest Zip Wetsuit is easy if You follow these steps: 1. Reach inside the wetsuit with both arms. 2. Grab around the hips. 3. Get your first leg in. 4. Slip it through the wetsuit. 5. Repeat the process with the other foot. 6. Get the right arm in and bring the excess to the top. 7. Slip in the left arm. 8. Bring the neck on. 11. Now go surf Baltic waves! Session is over and You are tired and no one is around to help You - the poor starving sea creature. So how to take off a chest zip wetsuit yourself? 1. Open zipper and pull neck entry up and over your head. 2. Gently peel 1st layer inside out (there are two of them) of your right shoulder from ear over the shoulder. 3. Repeat with left shoulder and then with remaining layer of right shoulder. Remember always to start with right side, then left, and finish with right. 1-2-3. This is the most important moment to properly take a chest zip wetsuit. 4. Take small steps and ease each shoulder down to get the elbows free. 4. Roll the wetsuit down your torso and lower body towards your ankles. 5. Peel the legs down with your thumbs without standing on your wetsuit. 6. Store it to dry in a shade and get yourself ready for another session. Below is a longer video in Latvian with same step by step instructions how to put on and take off chest zip wetsuit like a pro. And always remember: Best suit is a Wetsuit. Mr. Jack O'neill thought about everything technical for us. We need now just to go out and surf.
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Boardside.lv has been a sport inventory distributor and a guardian for active lifestyle since 2008. Our team lives and breathes for extreme sports.
We have tested all offered gear and services on ourselves and we dare to claim ourselves professionals in what we do and what we represent.
In our actual store in Riga, 1b Terezes street, You'll find O'Neill Wetsuits, North Actionsports, Crazy Fly Kiteboatding, Liquid Force, Hyperlite, Follow Brand, Forwartd-WIP, Gladiator SUP, Adventum SUP, Reef, Cool Shoe, Landyacht, Slide Surf, Paris Trucks, ZooYork, Heart Supply, Ocean & Earth, DaKine, Creatures of Leisure, Dewoted, Firewire, Slater Designs, Torq, Roam Surfing, North Core, Futures Fins, SexWax, After Essentials, Sandbox Helmets, Dark Seas, Loser Machine, Superdry and other brand products.
We offer kite and wake coaching. We organise trips, camps and sport events. We support athletes. And we offer wetsuit, SUP, surf board, skate board, long board, wake board etc. rent.
Kitesurfing, wakeboarding, surfing, windsurfing, diving, coldwater swimming, SUP, skateboarding, longboarding, wetsuits, neoprene accessories and all before mentioned sports related clothing.