What I have to say is that wetsuits are incredible! I have wanted to surf for years and today was the day... Having driven down to Croyde Bay, fought my way into a wetsuit and carried my board down to the beach, it was time! So, so good - I loved it even though it was really hard work and I didn't even make it onto my knees, let alone my feet. But, my goodness, my arms, chest and stomach ache!!