OT: Sunscreen

wylieflyote · Mon Aug 11, 08 6:46 am **OT: Sunscreen**

Way OT, but this weekend I loaded up on that John Wayne 45spf sunscreen and still came home cooked. I often go out with no spf. I had a ws'ing friend who died a few years ago from skin (and other) cancer partially picked up from a decade in the Gorge.
I often see folks with the white zinc nose, I've been too vain for that, doesn't match my boardshorts.
Survey... what's everyone doing.

Powerful Weekend! Many Thanks to Tonia, Garrett and all. Lets' go 2009!

Kip

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

got some spf45 I use every time, still I tan like crazy though.

Are sunburns what gives you cancer or does only getting tan just slow the process down? If so I'd have to get some of that zinc stuff as well.

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

SPF 50...use it every time (if not twice). Sure, zinc doesn't look that cool, but neither does having skin cancer. And yes, that is what you will get if you never use sunblock. Sad

Bettyboarder · Mon Aug 11, 08 7:01 am

I actually was really impressed with that sunscreen this weekend. I put it on twice during the day and it seemed to work well. I have to figure out how to buy it in the quart size like they had at the event Very Happy

My fav suncreen is Sol - bluewater Pepi sells it at 2nd wind. It's made up in Seattle. I have been using it for the past two summers and it rocks.

The key to not getting fried is to put the suncreen on 30-45 mins before you go out side. That way it absorbs properly. Dont forget to reapply at least once during the day too. I also try to wear a hat as much as I can during the day too.

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

SPF 50...use it every time (if not twice). Sure, zinc doesn't look that cool, but neither does having skin cancer. And yes, that is what you will get if you never use sunblock. Sad

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Sunscreen is good but hats are better IMO... or using both is best.

Even if I use sunscreen I still get that "fried" feeling after being in the sun all day unless I wear a hat for at least part of it. Plus I think kiting with hats is cool, but maybe I am just a kook. Confused

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Helmut with (neck snapping) brim - can't have everything

Sunscreen a must - every session!

My dad's doc says your lips are high risk - fuck never put on lipscreen - guess I have add that to the arsenal

That John Wayne stuff is thick - probably the best - Banana Boat 50 works

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

WWW.ZINKA.COM Twisted Evil

not just b/c it looks too cool, but honestly, you can tell if any has come off.. you always know what is covered and what is not. nose and lips for sure! problem with the zinka on the lips is when you go to drink you PBR it doesn't taste the same. Wink

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

aloe gator doesn't burn my eyes
if you ride much with older surfer guys from so cal
they all have some cancer stories

I prefer long hair to cover up as nature intended Laughing

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Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Aug 11, 08 9:17 am

The best thing to do is get yourself a tinfoil helmet like Dr. Chaos......

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

what about Mann's route and get yourself a paintball mask...

anyone got the pics..? I think Marybeth had one on also..

railgrab · Since 29 Mar 2005 177 Posts Seattle, WA Stoked

tuberaider · Since 10 Aug 2008 12 Posts

Check it out...www.verta.com

Pro Surfers use it...works well for me!

Nak · Mon Aug 11, 08 9:38 am

In addition to sunscreen, I always take Vitamin E in the morning. I've read that it can really help a lot. I always burn pretty easy, but never when I take the "E"... I started doing that when I lived in Hawaii, and had my kids take it too. It really does seem to help.

Aeolus · Tue Jul 13, 10 10:41 am **blinding you with more science**

Just thought I would bring Kip's older post on sunscreen back to life with some new-to-me info.....which is worth thinking on during the height of summer.....

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=5541

My sister is in the health field (pediatrics) and felt the need to address my childish treatment of sunscreen use. Shocked

I told her that I mostly live in a rubber suit with a hood and she sent the above link with a short note........ "so that you can avoid someone going chop-chop on your face later"

I'm sort of with Gman on this one and use a helmet with a brim. I always kite with the Sweet helmet (bought in HR a while back) and it was part of my gear stash anyway so it double duties now for year-around water duty Smile

It keeps quite a bit of sun from reaching my face, but gives quite the head torque when getting an ass beating sometimes. The color I chose sort of has tin-foil hat properties Laughing

I gots a tube of zinc now too.

(OT on a OT) Come on down to Pistol people!...it's sunny, it's nuking this week like everywhere else, and the grocery store in Gold Beach has sunscreen...grab some on the way through. Plus we could use some company down here......just want to share the love after reading all the sandbar crowd posts.....bring your mini kites Smile

Lurk · Since 04 Apr 2009 355 Posts Obsessed

Anything over SPF 30 is marketing BS don't pay more for it. It is the same as 30. Netrogena makes some good, albeit pricey stuff.