Youth
The Future Is Here
Surfing is constantly evolving, and at the helm is the up and coming youth. The groms are always finding ways to push the limits in and out of the water. That's why we make sure the gear we provide them is premium quality, high performance, and sustainable. Our Vissla Youth Wetsuits use the same fabrics and technology as our Mens Wetsuit Collection, and the boardshorts and tees don't cut corners when it comes to using recycled materials.
The mentality is simple: Give the Youth what they need and the future will follow.
Vissla Youth Surf Gear: Eco Performance Gear for the Next Generation of Surfers
Vissla Youth covers everything young surfers need from wetsuit to boardshort to tee to fleece — all built on the same eco-first material philosophy as the adult range. Youth wetsuits use Super Stretch S-Foam limestone neoprene with GBS seams and Fever Fiber lining. Youth boardshorts use Repreve recycled plastic content and upcycled coconut polyester. Youth tees and fleece use organic and recycled fabrics. From groms learning to stand up to competitive juniors, Vissla Youth has the full range in sizes from youth XS through 14–16.
Choosing Youth Surf Gear: A Guide for Parents
Young surfers lose body heat faster than adults. A grom who is too cold stops surfing — the right gear keeps them in the water longer. For wetsuits: err toward a thicker suit for young children who generate less heat paddling. For boardshorts: 4-way stretch matters for pop-ups and active movement, not just fit. For UV protection: UPF 50+ rash guards provide more reliable protection than sunscreen reapplication during active sessions. Full guidance: Vissla Wetsuit Guide and Size Guide.
The Vissla Youth Range
- Youth Wetsuits: Full suits, spring suits, and wetsuit jackets in eco-limestone neoprene with GBS seam construction. Same quality as adult suits.
- Youth Boardshorts: Upcycled coconut polyester and Repreve recycled content. 4-way stretch. Vissla seasonal prints in youth sizing 2T to 14–16.
- Youth Tees: Organic and eco-treated cotton in short and long sleeve cuts. Vissla heritage graphics and clean solids.
- Youth Walkshorts: The same eco-material walkshort philosophy as the adult range in proper youth proportions.
- Youth Fleece Hoodies: Recycled polyester fleece for post-surf warmth in youth sizing.
- Youth Rash Guards: UPF 50+ protection in fitted 4-way stretch construction. Critical for young surfers who are harder to sunscreen consistently during sessions.
Why Vissla Youth Gear Is Built Different
- Adult-Range Eco Standards: Youth products use the same material certifications and sustainable construction as adult gear — no compromise because the customer is younger.
- Active-Use Sizing: Designed for surfing movement — not scaled-down adult proportions but proper youth dimensions for pop-ups, paddling, and running on the beach.
