Winter SUP Cold Weather Gear

Wanting to stand up paddle thru winter? How do we protect against icy, numb extremities? How do we keep safe and protect against cold water shock if we do happen to fall in?
In this video we go through our gear from top to toe! Find all the links down below.
Remember...safety first! If you are out on the water in colder weather, you need to protect against cold water shock response.
This is the initial physiological responses evoked by being immersed in cold water. It is a real danger in water below 15°C. When the body is suddenly immersed in cold water it experiences a number of physiological responses that can rapidly incapacitate and even kill. Adequate clothing and a lifejacket will potentially help you to survive long enough to be recovered. So make sure you are wearing your lifejacket - grabbing for it when you do fall off will be so much more difficult in cold water.
In this video, Simon and I are discussing our choices for cold weather gear for our climate and for the times we are choosing to paddle. For those of you in colder climates or choosing to go out in colder weather than us, your choices may be different and may include a full wetsuit or even a drysuit. You will find out more about these in the links below.
References and further information:
www.rya.org.uk/e-news/up-to-s...
aceboater.com/en/cold-water-s...
theconversation.com/diving-in...
Blog Post - Best gear for cold weather stand up paddle boarding: irockersup.com.au/blog/post/b....
About Our Gear:
Note: we are not sponsored and these links are provided as a guide only. Where we couldn’t find the exact match, we provide the most similar.
Janet - Ripcurl Flashbomb Split Toe 3mm Wetsuit Boots www.ripcurl.com/au/flashbomb-...
Simon - Ripcurl Dawn Patrol 3mm Split Toe Wetsuit Boots - www.ripcurl.com/au/mens/wetsu...
Other choices - needessentials.com/collection... - Needessentials boots for men and women
Unisex Sharkskin Chillproof Titanium Socks - windproof, water repellent DWR Treatment - sharkskin.com/products/chillp...
Janet - Ripcurl G Bomb Long Wetsuit Pants - 1mm Neoprene www.surfstitch.com/rip-curl-g...
Unisex Sharkskin Chillproof Beanie - sharkskin.com/collections/cle...
Janet - Sharkskin Sleeveless Vest with Hood Full Zip Womens. Hollow fibre 'next to skin' fleece for warmth, comfort and superior moisture wicking properties. Windproof and breathable and can be worn under a wetsuit. Durable water repellent (DWR) finish to provide a protective shell that ‘sheds’ water. sharkskin.com/collections/wom...
Janet - Sharkskin Titanium Chillproof Womens Vest - maximum maneuverability without sacrificing comfort and warmth. Large arm sockets and a low-cut neckline protect the body’s core while allowing maximum mobility for strenuous exercise. By itself, under a wetsuit, or with a Rapid Dry as a second layer. Was purchased on clearance. Closest match - sharkskin.com/collections/wom...
Janet long sleeve top - Sharkskin Rapid Dry Old Style - purchased on clearance. Closest match. sharkskin.com/collections/cle...
Simon’s Jacket Adrenalin 2P Thermal Zip Long Sleeve Rash Guard - thermal top, stretchy, water-repellent and wicks moisture, water or sweat away from your skin. Keeps you warm in the breeze and protected from the sun. - wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/produ...
Simon’s shorts - Dawn Patrol Mens Shorts - similar here - 1mm Freeflex Neoprene, a pull chord waste, and mesh leg panels. www.ripcurl.com/au/dawn-patro...
Vakobi top and base layers www.vaikobi.com/collections/c...
Keep safe, keep warm and keep paddling!
Simon and Janet

[@yangliu99]

love this video, super helpful, thanks!

[@supingabout7182]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!