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SlipIns has the latest news to help you get the most out of your water sports exercise and passion: Surfing, diving, scuba, parasailing, and more
SPRING-The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Posted on March 18 2018
We are all excited about the start of Spring, warmer weather and Fun in the Sun! Maybe some travel plans, changing out your closet with the warm weather clothing, swimsuits and umbrellas- and putting away the heavy coats and boots. All great, but here are some very interesting facts that...
Whale Sharks in the Maldives
Posted on November 12 2017
Swimming with Sharks, Looking like a Whale Shark
Mommy and Mini Me Sun Protective WaterWear-Launching this Week!!
Posted on September 07 2017
We have been promoting our beautiful sun protective SlipIns for a couple years now, and it is amazing how women are in love with it when they discover them. No one realized how cute and sexy you can look and still be able to protect your skin and your health....
Yikes Sun Protection is an Important Habit to Embrace.
Posted on September 04 2017
Yikes, its still hard for me to say this. I'm a blonde, somewhat fair skinned, of Norwegian heritage. Raised in South Florida, it was our annual summer rite of passage-to get that sunburn that then peeled, and bled. Nose, shoulders, back, all over red that hurt. But then we settled...
And EVEN MORE Love for the UNITARD
Posted on May 18 2017
We have just sponsored such a fun Yoga Challenge with some incredible yogis. It was MAYBeFlexible, and wow oh wow, were there gals ever flexible. One of them @yogachia just wrote to me and I had to share her story. Hi Robin! Thank you so much for sponsoring our yoga...
More LOVE of the GymSkin Unitard
Posted on May 08 2017
As you may have seen if you get our emails, we were recently on the Cover of OM YOGA Magazine with our SlipIns GymSkin in the Tribal print. We were thrilled, needless to say, particularly since it was a surprise and something we were not involved in setting up. We...
Caroline Anne of the UK had good things to say
Posted on April 08 2017
Caroline Ann is a great yoga specialist practicing in the UK. She discovered our SlipIn GymSkins and has had some wonderful things to say on her Blog. Here is a link to that site. http://www.carolineanne.co.uk/new-blog/slipins We are so pleased that she is enamored with our SlipIns and feel fortunate have...
Where Do Our Shopping Dollars Go?
Posted on December 14 2016
It's not often that we actually get a chance to learn where America spends it's holiday money so, we thought you might like to see. Take a look.
Annapolis Boat Show in Annapolis, Maryland
Posted on October 23 2016
SlipIns were debuted for the first time at the Annapolis Boat Show on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. I went with our new business associate, Traci Landis, and we two girls had a blast. What was so great was that my brother Terry and his family live in Alexandria, VA, so...
Such An Amazing Summer of 2016
Posted on September 03 2016
I haven't written a blog post in a while, partly because we have been waiting and waiting and waiting for our new website to be launched, and partly because it is hard to believe Summer 2016 is over!! Such a very very busy summer it has been. I won't go...
Yoga Teacher Sings the Praises for our One Piece GymSkins
Posted on April 19 2016
A local yoga teacher recently found us and got a few of our one piece GymSkins. This is what she had to say. "I just wanted to say I absolutely love love love practicing in my SlipIns!! I get so many compliments! I will be back for more when I...
Another Excited Customer
Posted on April 13 2016
OH MY GOD. I am totally overwhelmed by your product. I LOVE it. My skin arrived this evening and from the moment I opened it and saw it in the cute bag I was happy. I then looked at the stitching and felt the material and was impressed....
From Yoga to SUP Yoga-a One Piece SlipIns is Ideal
Posted on April 06 2016
Thanks Robin, I love the mini for paddle boarding! It's so nice to practice yoga in a one piece suit. It's the only time I can make it through an hour class without adjusting my clothing. I am able to really focus and enjoy my practice so much more without...
I LOVE ONE PIECES
Posted on February 21 2016
Recently a customer wrote to me-"I absolutely love your GymSkins. I use them mostly for teaching and practicing yoga. I've purchase many one pieces (I LOVE one pieces) and have not found the right one for my yoga practice until NOW! What sets SlipIns GymSkins apart si the fit and...
Love the One Piece-Yea for the Unitard
Posted on February 01 2016
A recent customer wrote to us after receiving her GymSkin. This is what she said. "The GymSkin is so nice because I can forget about my clothing. No pulling up waistbands or tugging tops back in place, which leaves me to focus on my practice. I'm sure I will be...
The Amazingness of SlipIns
Posted on January 30 2016
An ecstatic customer recently commented "So this amazingness came in the mail the other day-SlipIns SurfSkins. I'm thinking of all the possibilities to wear it:AntiGravity, SUP, Snowboarding, Scuba Diving, Surfing, regular old hiking and my personal favorite-grocery shopping at Dan's and getting the funniest looks EVER!! I may NEVER take...
Inspired by Jagger
Posted on November 17 2015
Robin Chesnie and Rick Rickman, the owners/founders of SlipIns.com have always been fans of The Rolling Stones. The music is great they say but the longevity and stamina of Mick Jagger has been phenomenal to watch. Both Chesnie and Rickman traveled extensively to get to live concerts by Jagger and the...
Unlikely Believers
Posted on September 13 2015
I just had to share this story as its so typical and happens all the time. I have been wearing my GymSkins and Capris for almost a year when I work out at my gym. I wear my one piece GymSkins and get rave reviews, but only if the gal...
A Resounding Thumbs Up for SlipIns GymSkins
Posted on May 21 2015
This came in recently from a repeat customer. This is such awesome validation that all our hard work has been appreciated. "I absolutely love your gymSkins. I use them mostly for teaching and practicing yoga. I've purchased many one pieces (I LOVE one pieces) and have not found the right...
Leaping For The Joy Of A Sunny Day
Posted on May 11 2015
Breana Schroeder has been such a pleasure and inspiration to get to know. She has only recently begun to surf, proving herself fearless in the water. She quickly took on tandem surfing, with a real vision to excel and compete. Her natural athleticism has allowed her to succeed in so...
SlipIns DiveSkins Are Here
Posted on May 07 2015
We recently participated in a 3 day Scuba Tent Sale at Ocean Enterprises in San Diego. They had discovered our colorful SlipIns and ordered all our colorful prints for DiveSkins. They are selling like 'hautecakes'!! Almost every gal trying on a new wetsuit took a SlipIns in the dressing...
Wall Street Journal Declares Loud Prints A Hit!
Posted on March 01 2015
According to the Wall Street Journal this week, "The Loud Prints Are A Hit" in exercise wear and more flattering than most women expect. That has definitely been our experience at SlipIns Headquarters, where just last summer we launched out "Loud Prints" in our SurfSkins & GymSkins. These one piece...
MINI MADNESS
Posted on October 26 2014
What a fun weekend we had down at SanO. Picture perfect day, beautiful sunny Southern California Sunday. Rick had a nice surf session, and found some great Surfer Girls in the water. ...
Battle of the Paddle
Posted on October 07 2014
What a three day whirlwind we had. The weather was perfect SoCal summer weather (even though it's officially Fall) and the waves were overhead. This was the first year it was being held at Salt Creek and it was crazy!! I have been told this is the largest Paddleboarding event...
We've Been Told We Are Perfect For SUP
Posted on September 28 2014
Perfect is a big word. I've never believed that perfection was attainable but, we were told this week by several people I'd consider experts in the Stand Up Paddling arena that we have created something special for their sport. WOW! It's nice to know that something that we've been having...
We Are Bringing Bootie Back
Posted on September 21 2014
One of my favorite new songs on the radio is 'All About The Bass' by Meghan Trainor, and they are bringing bootie back. There just seems to be a renewed interest and attention around having a great butt. And then who can forget in Schrek," oh we like big butts"...
It's Like The Euphoria Of Sex Only Less Complicated. You Know You Love That Feeling!
Posted on September 13 2014
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I wanted to get your attention so, just shoot me. I'm trying to cut through the BS of why we love to exercise. We all have a tiny bit of vanity that allows us to enjoy those moments when we notice a head turn and a look...
HOLY S**T ITS REALLY HAPPENING
Posted on September 09 2014
OMG, we just took delivery of a ton of SlipIns, our sexy new SurfSkin Minis, our new GymSkins Synergy with the sexy open back, Capris (these are not your ordinary capris!), and even our one and only DudeSkins. The website will be live with these very shortly. We had a...
Imagine ... It's Better Than Being Naked!
Posted on August 28 2014
As we have recently launched our SlipIns SurfSkins, those gorgeous colorful full body onesies, very few ladies have been using them with a wetsuit, as we've had such warm water this summer. It is a beautiful site to see as those surfer girls catch a wave and ride down the line...
No More Plumber's Butt PLEEAASE!
Posted on August 21 2014
I had another revelation moment, this time at the gym. We just came out with our new SlipIns GymSkins, perfect for all aerobic activities. I’m at my usual 7am Pilates class. We are on our mats, doing a fold forward movement. I am comfortably in my new SlipIns GymSkins, feeling...
Revelation Moments
Posted on August 16 2014
A few days ago I had a revelation moment. A darling 13 year old surfer girl came over to my house with her dad. She is quite the accomplished surfer, going into 8th grade, hoping to get on the high school surf team next year. Quiet, shy, and absolutely adorable. ...
The Story Too Often Told
Posted on August 10 2014
I know many woman can relate to this saga. Maybe even you. It was a beautiful morning. Kinda typical for southern California in August. There were good waves accompanying a nice energy south swell and there weren't too many people at the beach yet. A Toyota pulled into the parking...
Welcome To Our New Website - It's Opening Day!
Posted on June 26 2014
Robin and I wanted to take a moment to welcome you to our SlipIns SurfSkins & GymSkins site. We are so excited to be able to offer this beautiful and functional product to you. August 1st will forever be a memorable day for us because it's the day that out...