kit to wear on the water
A lot of customers ask us “What do you recommend to wear on the water, now we are hooked on SUP?” Check out our recommendations from personal experiences…
SUP Touring
TO WEAR (summer conditions)
Neoprene leggings, Peak UK longjohn wetsuit or board shorts
Rash vest (avoid cotton as it is not breathable)
Paddling jacket (great as a wind barrier or provide protection from the rain). We are a fan of the Peak UK Adventure Single Jacket and Tourlite Hoody
Marathon racer PFD by Peak UK
Guide Belt by Peak UK
Water shoes, we are a big fans of Vivobarefoot SwimRun (great if you need to scramble over rocks, good drainage and comfortable too)
Sun hat
Sunglasses on a leash or wear Bomber sunglasses as they float
TO WEAR (non summer conditions)
Warm thermal leggings and top
Dry trousers and dry jacket OR dry suit depending on condition and planned trip
Warm fleece
Buffalo mittens
Warm hat (protect your ears to avoid ear inflection)
Vivobarefoot SwimRun boots with Sealskinz socks
SUP Surfing
TO WEAR (Summer conditions)
If you are lucky board shorts or 3mm wetsuit
To WEAR (non summer conditions)
Personal choice a 4-5mm wetsuit with a built in hood to protect ears
NOTE - Please be aware for some of our activities/courses we provide paddling kit as part of the package inclusion. Please take a look at the activity/course details page on the website for further details.