Getting Started with Cold Weather Paddling: Key Tips and Advice

[@KathieMcLaughlin]

Great tips and advice!

[@PaddleAdventurer]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@tonyfphotography]

Winter landscapes are like a whole new world 😍

[@PaddleAdventurer]

They really are! Thanks for eyes in the sky; such a cool perspective with the ice!

[@chiarahasanewchannel]

Such a great video! Thank you! I'm wondering about the 5/4 wetsuit, I don't have enough money right now to afford more than one wetsuit, so I'm wondering how warm of weather I can push that suit? Online only shows the lower bounds water temperature. Thanks!! Your videos are great!

[@PaddleAdventurer]

I hear you on the cost of gear! I think that will depend on personal preference, the outside weather (sunny and warm vs cool and cloudy) and how much paddling your doing to create body heat. Plus of course the temperature of the water in the fall and spring where you're paddling. I've used my full drysuit a few times in the summer months on the Great Lakes in colder areas. You'll likely be too warm in the late spring and early fall and might miss a month or two of paddling. I'd recommend visiting your local paddling/surf shop to try some suits on and ask them for advice too. Sorry that's not a clear answer but I hope it helps a little!

[@chiarahasanewchannel]

@@PaddleAdventurer No you've been super helpful and your videos are great! I'm going through them!! I was just wondering realistically what's the upper air temp for paddleboarding in your 5/4 suit, just so I can judge the length of my season. Can't find that info anywhere!