No need to stop paddle boarding when cold weather arrives. You can paddle in the coldest weather and remain nice and warm even if you take a fall. For happy winter sup boarding it’s all a matter of dressing correctly. And how you dress depends on how cold it will be where you are paddling. … Read more
Safe Winter Paddle Boarding Tips Winter paddle boarding is a real treat. On calm flat days you see a beautiful part of nature few people ever do. My most tranquil paddling has been done in the winter months after the crowds are long gone. And I am happy to say I was toasty warm every … Read more
Complete Buying Guide: Wetsuits for Paddle Boarding Buying a cold water wetsuit for paddle boarding can be overwhelming. There are so many options. Wetsuits come in different types, thicknesses, entry systems and seam constructions. Where do you begin? Years of paddling, surfing and swimming in Lake Michigan has taught me the importance of a good … Read more
My Winter Wetsuit – Xcel 6/5mm – For Cold Ice Water The Xcel 6/5mm Infiniti wetsuit is my cold water surfing wetsuit. While I am not the world’s greatest surfer I do get out there in gnarly conditions and I do know when I am warm. As a Great Lakes paddler/surfer this is an important … Read more
For an entry level wetsuit the O’Neill Epic has some premium features you find on the O’Neill higher end wetsuits. My favorite brand, you just can’t go wrong with O’Neill. The O’Neill Epic is a standout among entry level wetsuits. And it’s often on sale. (I saved 20% on mine) Keep your eyes open. SwimOutlet.com often has the low price. … Read more
