RVCA
RVCA, the Balance of Opposites, is the California label that sits halfway between surf, skate, art and fight wear. We stock their tees, hoodies, hats and selected boardshorts, across the washed colours and VA-logo basics they've built the brand on. The fits are slightly more tailored than most US surf labels, which is worth knowing if you usually size up. Good staples that work in the water and off it.
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RVCA at Balsa Surf Shop
Surf, skate, art, all in one
RVCA runs an artist network programme alongside the clothing, which is why the graphics feel more considered than the usual surf-brand tee. The everyday range we stock is the quieter end of that, washed tees, mid-weight hoodies, simple VA cap logos, and a handful of boardshorts.
Fit notes
RVCA cuts slightly slimmer than Billabong or Rip Curl across the chest and sleeve. If you're between sizes, go up one. The hoodies are a proper weight, not the papery stuff a lot of surf brands have drifted into.
Go with: men's hats and caps | men's wetsuits | gifts for him | complete skateboards | sale
Worn around Porthcawl
A lot of our regulars pair an RVCA hoodie with boardshorts in the car park at Rest Bay in May, which tells you everything you need to know about the Welsh climate. It's a proper all-rounder brand.
Stock changes each season, so if a colour's sitting right, don't wait.