Some will find it disgusting 🤮, others amusing 😃, everyone can form their own opinion on the matter. But one thing is certain, peeing in your wetsuit is a well-established reality in the world of boardsports. 🌊
The Science Behind Combi Peeing 🔬
Scientists confirm that urinating in your wetsuit couldn't be more natural! It's even a norm among surfers. 🏄♀️🏄♂️ This underwater phenomenon has a name: “ immersion diuresis ”, which means “water loss due to immersion”.
Basically, the colder temperature and increased pressure of the surrounding water gives you that irresistible urge to pee. 🚽 Your blood vessels narrow, your blood moves to your vital organs, triggering a hormone called " vasopressure " which regulates urine production. And that’s how you end up peeing in your wetsuit! 💦
Peeing in a Wetsuit: A Surfer’s Ritual
Among surfers, the question no longer even arises. Peeing yourself is almost part of the ritual. On a winter morning ❄️ after a good coffee ☕, there's nothing like a little pee in your wetsuit to warm up instantly. 🔥
There are two types of surfers:
- Those who openly admit to peeing in their wetsuit (around 90%),
- and the others, who do it but don't dare admit it (the remaining 10%). 😎
At Zeus, we are proudly in group 1!
The Pros and Cons of Peeing in a Combi
✅ The advantages:
- Holding back is not good for your health
- Relieve yourself to be quiet for the rest of the session
- Instant heat stroke when you're cold
- A sign that your body is well hydrated
- Zero risk of missing THE perfect wave
⛔️ Disadvantages:
- Urine is slightly corrosive and can damage neoprene
- Being soaked in your pee isn't really glamorous
- Risk of rash
- A smell that is difficult to get rid of
The 5 Golden Rules of Peeing in a Wetsuit ⚠️
- NEVER pee in a friend's wetsuit . If he was nice to lend it to you, thank him in other ways than with a yellow baptism. 💛
- No pee in a new wetsuit. Wait until you are sure that it fits you perfectly, otherwise return to the compromised seller. 💰
- It is forbidden to pee in a rental wetsuit . Think of all the pissers who came before you... 🤢
- ALWAYS rinse your wetsuit after peeing . It’s even downright obligatory!
- Use a special product to effectively clean your combi. 🧼
So, are you ready to come out as a wetsuit pisser? 😜 Don't forget, the ocean is your best ally for cleaning up your little secrets. And if someone makes a comment to you, remind them that it’s science speaking! 🤿
Happy surfing everyone, and see you pee in your wetsuit! 😉🌊
