There comes a time in every (non-professional) surfer’s life when the choice between work and the lure of the ocean becomes something of a struggle. I know it’s not much of a problem up there in Jozi, of course, but those of us fortunate enough to live in Slaapstad must often battle these demons and make it to work heavy-hearted.

The problem isn’t the 20 minutes of ‘balls to the wall’ wave-charging, but rather the tedious effort of having to haul out the wetsuit and then slip back into work attire. I can hear you folks in Durban sniggering about our sub-zero sea temperatures, but at least we don’t support the Sharks boet.

That’s why when Aussie surf giants Quiksilver introduced the ‘True Wetsuit’, made entirely from wetsuit material but looking as dapper as the get-up you drag out for weddings, surfers took notice. Mashable reports:

“It is possible to traverse the office and beaches without changing clothes, in this high-performance waterproof wetsuit,” Quiksilver’s translated press release said about the extraordinary event. It comes in three styles: office smart, casual Friday and party tuxedo, “corresponding to every scene of the businessman surfer.”

The suit, made of 2mm thick neoprene, comes with a tie and shirt, made of quick-dry material. To be this sexy in the water, it will cost you 300,000 Yen [R30 631]…

The suits are currently available in Japan but haven’t reached our shores yet.

OK, you better be the CEO of that business you’re headed to with prices like that, although if you’re the CEO you could probably just rock up late anyway. It was a lekker idea…

Read the full press release HERE.

[source:mashable]