Lost Shore: Scotland’s Winter Surfing Frontier
In the dead of winter, as icy winds sweep across Scotland, the Lost Shore Surf Resort transforms into a sanctuary for the brave. Europe’s largest inland surfing lagoon, situated just 25 minutes from the heart of Edinburgh, churns out relentless waves—1,000 every hour—delivering a ferocity that rivals the open sea.
Beneath a pale, winter sun, the frothy whitecaps glimmer against the biting 4-degree waters, a chilling test of endurance and skill for even the most seasoned surfers.
Patrick Langdon Dark: Rising to the Challenge
For Patrick Langdon Dark, the Boardmasters runner up and WSL QS 10th ranked surfer, this is just another day in paradise. Armed with the GUL Viper 6|5|4 wetsuit—his trusted ally against the elements—Patrick faces the most northerly wave pool in the world.
On this session, Patrick pushed his limits in the Lost Shore’s infamous ‘Barrels Session’, a setting that dares to challenge only the most experienced surfers.
With shoulder-to-head-high waves, steep take-offs, and smooth, hollow drops, it was a test of skill, precision, and grit. Yet Patrick carved through the icy water with expertise, embodying the essence of winter surfing at its peak—his Viper 6|5|4 keeping the cold at bay.
Reflecting on the GUL Viper 6|5|4’s performance, Patrick said:
“I was honestly almost too warm. The suit is so flexy and warm, even falling off in the barrels I didn’t even get flushed. It’s honestly a suit I think you could surf anywhere in.”
The GUL Viper 6|5|4 owes much of its exceptional performance to the materials at its core—starting with Yamamoto #39.
Yamamoto #39: A Revolution in Neoprene Performance
When it comes to wetsuit performance, not all neoprene is created equal. Low calcium carbonate content can lead to subpar material quality, resulting in wetsuits that are heavier, less durable, and prone to water absorption.
The GUL Viper Wetsuit tackles these challenges head-on by incorporating Yamamoto #39—world-renowned neoprene crafted from limestone sourced at Mt. Kurohime in Japan’s Nagano prefecture.
This limestone boasts an extraordinary 99.7% calcium carbonate content, one of the purest deposits in the world, and the key to creating neoprene of unmatched quality.
Limestone-Powered Warmth
Yamamoto #39’s exceptional purity enhances the Viper Wetsuit in three key areas: durability, flexibility, and thermal insulation. Its unique high independent closed-cell structure locks in warmth while repelling water, ensuring surfers stay warm and dry even in the harshest conditions.
Unlike traditional oil-based neoprene, it’s also lightweight and eco-friendly, appealing to surfers who value high performance without compromising the planet.
Integrated throughout the GUL Viper 6|5|4, Yamamoto #39 delivers a snug yet flexible fit that adapts to the wearer’s movements.
Whether tackling the steep drops and hollow barrels of the Lost Shore Surf Resort or carving through frigid ocean waves, this neoprene keeps cold at bay and performance at its peak, session after session.
Graphene X Boltdry: Insulation Redefined
Innovation takes centre stage with Graphene X—a one-atom-thick layer of carbon that traps and redistributes body heat. Woven into the wetsuit’s core liner, this material offers next-level insulation without adding bulk. Its benefits are twofold: superior warmth and unmatched flexibility.
Designed for those who refuse to let cold waters hold them back, Graphene X ensures you’re:
WARMER > DRYER > FOR LONGER.
Lava Fluid Stretch: Glide Through Every Wave
Surface tension can sap energy and disrupt flow. That’s why the GUL Viper incorporates Lava Fluid Stretch technology. This hydrophobic rip-stop nylon dramatically reduces water retention, cutting weight and allowing for effortless movement in the water.
Every stroke, every carve, feels lighter and faster, keeping you focused on the waves, not the resistance.
Winter Surfing, Perfected
For those who dare to chase waves in the coldest months, the GUL Viper 6|5|4 Wetsuit is a lifeline against the harshest winter elements.
Engineered to defy the chill and keep performance at its peak, this wetsuit empowers surfers everywhere to embrace the challenge of winter waters, session after session, with one aim: to get you into the water.
When winter calls, meet it head-on with the GUL Viper 6|5|4—for the surfer who refuses to sit the season out.