They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury.
Canadian teenager Erin Books stands ninth in the World Surf League season standings after losing her quarterfinal to Australian Molly Picklum at the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro.
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