What's The Perfect Paddle Boarding Outfit? A Guide to SUP Clothing

Being stuck in a nine-to-five job can be very frustrating sometimes… It may be tempting to give up everything to pursue your passion, but frankly, that's not a viable option. Instead, you should do something very interesting on your weekend to charge yourself up so that your workday productivity can increase.

Why don't you try stand-up paddle boarding… It's a great way to make the most of your weekend. And yes, you don't need any advanced training to start stand-up paddle boarding, just being able to steady yourself on top of a paddle board is enough. But, but, but… There are a few things that you should know about SUP attire and this blog post will help you in this regard.

What To Wear When Paddle Boarding?

Honestly… when it comes to stand-up paddle boarding attire, you can wear whatever suits you. But if you ask anyone who has been paddle boarding for a long time, they will tell you the importance of having the right attire for a fun and safe paddle-boarding experience. From seasonal factors to your SUP skill; there are many different things that you should consider when choosing your SUP outfit.

This blog post covers some important points that may be useful to you in this regard.

#1- Summer SUP attire

Protection from the scorching heat is all you need when paddleboarding during the summer months. After all, you will have to spend a lot of time under the direct rays of the sun away from the shade. Hence, to protect yourself from the harmful solar radiation that can damage your skin, you must cover your body with water-resistant sunscreen.

Protect your eyes with sunglasses. And, wear a wide-brimmed hat to shield the head portion, face, and neck area. Some of the other popular summer SUP clothing includes quick-dry shorts, swimsuits, high-quality UPF-rated quick-dry tops, etc. But wearing a wetsuit is not recommended when paddle boarding during the peak of summer.

#2- Winter SUP attire

Paddleboarding during the winter months has its own challenges. You'll need to wear some special winter clothing to keep your core body temperature within the optimal range while paddle boarding. The most important winter SUP attire that you should be wearing to prevent your body temperature from dropping is a wetsuit.

The wetsuit essentially works by trapping a layer of water between your skin and the neoprene layer. The layer of trapped water will act like an insulating material and prevent your body temperature from plummeting. You can also use a dry suit during the winter to enjoy paddle boarding without worrying about extreme cold temperatures. You should protect your feet from cold water at all costs.

#3- Paddle-boarding yoga attire

So, you are planning to practice in a paddle-boarding yoga session…. And, you have no idea what outfit you should wear. Well, don’t worry… we’ve got you covered. Since yoga requires a lot of stretching activities, the outfit you choose should be very comfortable and flexible.

If it's summer, then you can simply wear boardshorts or boardshorts with a rash guard. But, if it's cold, no matter how uncomfortable it may seem, you should wear a wetsuit or drysuit. We think it is better to stay indoors and wait for the cool breeze to pass. If you are one of those people who cannot start their day without yoga, please prefer indoor spaces to practice yoga during the winter months.

#4- SUP safety attire

Whether it is surfing or paddle-boarding; no matter what you do, you should always put safety first. You should wear a suitable personal flotation device whenever you go paddle boarding. Wear a leash to stay connected to your board. The leash will prevent your paddle board from drifting away in the event that you fall off it.

Summing Things Up…

For many people, paddle boarding is a great and fun way to spend the weekend. So, if you want to do something unique and fun this weekend to charge yourself up, buy or rent a paddle board and go for paddle boarding at the nearest water body. Above we have discussed some important pieces of clothing that you should carry with you to have a safe and fun paddle-boarding experience.

Surfing is one of the most sought-after adventurous activities and if you are visiting Hanalei, HI and plan to learn surfing on those lovely beaches, then you should get in touch with Hanalei Surf School where the professionals will be happy to help.