THE SWIM CAP GUIDE

Swim Caps For Surfers Windsurfers and Kayakers

Surfers, Windsurfers and Kayakers have special needs that require swim caps.
The main concern is insulating the head and in some cases keeping water from rushing into the ears. Cold water suddenly entering the ears can cause dizzyness and loss of balence.

Surfer's who surf year round thur the cold months, can suffer from a condition called surfers ear caused by wind and water entering the ear canal and affecting the bone structure within the ear. A good swim cap offers cheap protection to keep surfers ear from forming as the cap will keep water from rushing into the ears and wind out.The right swim cap can help insulate the head where most heat is lost if you are in the water.

If keeping water out of the ears as much as possible is reason for wearing a swim cap two caps can be worn one over the other for a very watertight seal. The two cap system works even in a surf being tossed and turned.

Start with a bubble style swim cap. These are available in colors and head sizes for a good fit
The air in the bubbles insulate the cap. These caps are easy to slip on and off without pulling hair. They are cheap about 8 dollars or less. This one is made by Speedo. They are also made by Jantzen.

        Warning! Check Out all Tips With Your Doctor if you have to keep your ears dry for a medical condition!

For a very watertight seal to keep out water wear a bubble cap over a regular thin swimcap

This will keep most water out even in the surf!  If the inner cap proves to be too small cut a hole in the top and it will pull down better to cover the ears. The outer bubble cap has a seal to keep the water out.

Kayakers can wear a swim cap under a knit cap or hood for extra warmth
The swim cap provides insulation and ear protection in the event of a turnover
You can hear and carry on a conversation while wearing a swimcap.

A black Swim Cap is hard to see! Looks like a wet suit or wet head!

Neoprene Cap For Paddlers and windsurfers. This cap has a fleece lining and can be worn under helmets for cold weather kayaking. These come in head sizes extra small, small, medium, and large. This cap will add warmth from spray and wind and will keep the head warm in a turn over. If additional ear protection is needed a bubble cap can be worn under this cap
Item # 4011-328 Mountain Equipment Co-Op  15.00 Canadian
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Bubble Swim Cap Sources Search Google.com

Kastaways Swimwear
Speedo
All Star Sales Canada
Travel Trunk
Ebay
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Sprint Rothhammer
WBH William B Hugg
 
 

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