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Ray King likes big waves and big sales (like 40% off...see below).

Hometown: Santa Cruz, for now....
Best Thing About Surfing: "No lift ticket required. Open water. And learning something new every time—from how an otter eats to the way porpoises follow each other in calculated paths."
Number of Patagonia Surfboards: 14, including several of Patagonia's custom boards: Mako, Gun, and the big, easy longboard.
About the Patagonia Wetsuit: "The interior is a wool-polyester blend with a checker pattern that lets water drain through and holds just enough to keep you warm. It's slow-washed instead of chlorine-washed so it's super-soft and is dry by the time your lunch break is done."
Favorite Surf Spots: Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz and Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
Taking Off the Wetsuit: "For traveling I love Patagonia's Micro D-Luxe Hoody pullover because you can layer it or wear it on its own – the fleece is super soft (with a 100 percent liftetime guarantee)."
THE SALE: The Santa Cruz outlet (which already has discounted prices) is having a huge sale. Everything in the store is 30% off! July 20 - 29 only. Bring in this email, and get an additional 10% off – that's nearly 50% off their retail store prices! (Contact info requested upon purchase.)

Patagonia Outlet Santa Cruz, 415 River St. #C, Santa Cruz; 831-423-1776.

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