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Gfly
Gfly
165 posts
165 posts
1 Nov 2015 5:29pm
I'm using the new Banana boat, its like water and I find I'm getting burnt where as the older thicker and had no probs.

Back to white zinc?
nigelw2
nigelw2
VIC
237 posts
VIC, 237 posts
1 Nov 2015 8:35pm
Woolworths clear zinc.
Doesn't sting eyes one bit, sticks like flies to sh...t and is cheap.
Don't leave home without it
Peahi
Peahi
VIC
1485 posts
VIC, 1485 posts
1 Nov 2015 8:48pm
all sunscreens are sh---te. if you are a surfer you will always use zinc as any waves landing on your head will wash ordinary sunscreen off.

whether it makes you boost bigger that's another question but you can always scare people with your white face.
patto1987
patto1987
NSW
194 posts
NSW, 194 posts
1 Nov 2015 8:52pm
Best I have found is the SPF 50 from Invisible Zinc

invisiblezinc.com/products/

Seems to last for a decent session..
KiteBud
KiteBud
WA
1615 posts
WA, 1615 posts
1 Nov 2015 6:03pm
The best sunscreen I've ever used is the Hamilton Quadblock. I think they changed the name of it for Hamilton Active Family: http://www.hamiltonsun.com.au/products/#active-lotion

It's very thick and it's almost impossible to apply it without any white spots left on your skin, but that's probably a good thing! I basically can get through a whole afternoon (6 hours) working on the beach and kiting with only one application. Other brands I have to put more every 1-2 hours otherwise I get sunburned.
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
1 Nov 2015 6:22pm
Gfly said...
I'm using the new Banana boat, its like water and I find I'm getting burnt where as the older thicker and had no probs.

Back to white zinc?


The banana boat black used to be the go, but that's gone pissy too, zincs good but not on my lips, drys them out, had 4 ops last year from minor to a decent one, possibly all sun related, plastic surgeon said did I spend time on the water, as he's seen a big influx in guys at my age especially with dramas in their lips, I now wear a headhunter peaked hat, don't care if it's cool or not, cover up fellas


This was just after, 2 days later I couldn't see due to swelling, then had a big blood loss that had me back in hospital, reminded me of my boxing days, 15mins un protected is all it takes to plant the seed, it's given me a big shake up to sun protection unfortunately too late I'd say
zboro
zboro
WA
26 posts
WA, 26 posts
2 Nov 2015 7:37pm
Island Tribe gell
been using it for 25 years
you won't find better
JacobMatan
JacobMatan
WA
431 posts
WA, 431 posts
2 Nov 2015 11:15pm
Best I have found is the cancer council spf 50+ sport
Percvil
Percvil
QLD
16 posts
QLD, 16 posts
3 Nov 2015 6:15am
sun mud www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=sunmud&e=com best stuff ive found in a long time and not full of chemicals>
bjw
bjw
QLD
3691 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3691 posts
3 Nov 2015 7:14am
Aloe Gator is awesome. Island Tribe Gel too.
gokid
gokid
QLD
491 posts
QLD, 491 posts
3 Nov 2015 7:30am
I had a knife fight with my doctor 2 weeks ago

6 different sunspots cut out and 20 something stitches

If your over 21 go get your skin checked
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
3 Nov 2015 6:52am
gokid said...
I had a knife fight with my doctor 2 weeks ago

6 different sunspots cut out and 20 something stitches

If your over 21 go get your skin checked


Doesn't always work, I'd been checked 3 years on the trot, they'd take photos , then I was told they'd be checked and if anything was untowards they'd contact me, I pointed the one out to them 2 years prior, I went to see my local gp, he eyed me over and spotted a few offenders, told me when having skin checks see a good hands on dematologist
UnderMyUmbrella
UnderMyUmbrella
QLD
51 posts
QLD, 51 posts
3 Nov 2015 9:51am
I use Island Tribe gel and standard white zinc but think I need more material protection very soon because no matter what, my nose will still get slightly burnt by the end of a session. I worry about sun damage much more than I worry about physical injury from kiting. I hate the sun! :P
KevinVermaak
KevinVermaak
WA
10 posts
WA, 10 posts
3 Nov 2015 8:07am
Island tribe gel is superb!
JacobMatan
JacobMatan
WA
431 posts
WA, 431 posts
3 Nov 2015 2:25pm
Some of the windsurfers at Swanbourne use this full sun protection suit. It is for sun protection right??


bjw
bjw
QLD
3691 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3691 posts
3 Nov 2015 4:27pm
The zip on the mouth is a must have for giving big boosts
Gfly
Gfly
165 posts
165 posts
3 Nov 2015 5:37pm
JacobMatan said..
Some of the windsurfers at Swanbourne use this full sun protection suit. It is for sun protection right??



That's the new Dakine body suit harness
RPM
RPM
WA
1549 posts
RPM RPM
WA, 1549 posts
3 Nov 2015 6:49pm
There is a ripper of a new sunscreen called 'Man Gu' that is being sold locally.

Apply liberally and no need to re apply as it has a big hit of all those enzymes and vitamins.

Comes in white and also clear..
RPM
RPM
WA
1549 posts
RPM RPM
WA, 1549 posts
3 Nov 2015 6:50pm
JacobMatan said...
Some of the windsurfers at Swanbourne use this full sun protection suit. It is for sun protection right??






At Swanbourne I wouldn't be trusting anyone who appears in that suit.. Especially near the toilets or sandunes...

brady
brady
TAS
454 posts
TAS, 454 posts
4 Nov 2015 10:23am
I'm sure the right wing conspiracy theorists are going to hate me for posting this one.

Scientists have recently found that the oxybenzone in many sunscreens kills corals.

Fortunately Tasmania has neither coral nor sun...
Mez287
Mez287
NSW
13 posts
NSW, 13 posts
4 Nov 2015 1:23pm
The Melanoma Institute Australia recommend to use waterproof sunscreen in the highest protection rating available. Zink is also a great option in addition to sunscreen. Good on you for looking into ways to protect your skin from the sun. With melanoma regarded as Australia's national cancer it is a great idea to look into ways to protect your skin while in the water.
Nathe
Nathe
WA
441 posts
WA, 441 posts
8 Nov 2015 10:30am
Surf yogis zinc . Stick like ****e to a blanket very hard to wash off and it's all natural . Used it for 2 weeks in Java no sunburn and run with it every time on the kite
puppetonastring
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
12 Nov 2015 6:54pm
Never had a complaint from customers buying Island Tribe. I get away with one slap a day.
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