How to choose your paddle clothes
How to equip yourself for paddling? How to choose your stand up paddle (SUP) clothes ?
The practice of stand up paddle (SUP) is accessible to all, men, women and even children. But how to equip yourself to paddle? Which paddle outfit to choose when you want to go on a paddle trip? In addition to the necessity to have a paddle and a paddle, we will see in this guide which stand up paddle equipment to choose and in which conditions it is better to wear certain clothes rather than others. Find all our paddles, paddle clothes and paddle accessories in our dedicated category .
Is the paddle lifejacket really effective?
If you want to follow the regulations to the letter, there is no obligation to wear a paddle lifejacket because of the recency of SUP. However, a regulation exists for kayaking which can be similar to the practice of stand up paddle (SUP). Below 300 meters, the wearing of a vest is optional for kayaks and beach gear. Above 300 meters, the use of a 50N lifejacket is mandatory.
However, we recommend the use of a paddle lifejacket for your safety. You should choose a light lifejacket, with a 50N buoyancy and little constraint on your freedom of movement. You can also opt for a life belt, which is a very light and equally effective item. The } is a manually inflatable rescue belt for SUP. It offers a buoyancy of 150N while being very light and compact.
Textile paddle, a specific outfit necessary?
The accessibility of paddling should not make it a practice for which one neglects the clothes worn. Indeed, the stand up paddle is a sport in which you remain exposed to the elements, notably the sun and the water. It is therefore necessary to know how to protect yourself and to equip yourself accordingly with a paddle suit with UV protection or, on the contrary, a man's paddle suit or a woman's paddle suit that protects you from the water and the cold.
The paddle T-shirt, the solution for hot weather
When you practice SUP in summer, the sun can be very harmful for your skin if you do not protect it. Indeed, the direct impact of the sun as well as the numerous reflections of the rays on the water will leave you at the mercy of the UV. It is not recommended to go bare-chested or in a bathing suit. In our category , you'll find what you need in men's paddle clothing and women's paddle clothing.
At mid-season, the weather and the water lose a few degrees. To accompany your paddle shirt without restricting your movements or keeping you too hot during the effort, there is nothing like opting for a shorty to cover your lower body. The women's shorty, , is ideal for this. It is ultra flexible and comfortable and its 2mm thickness will effectively protect you from wind and splashes without suffocating you.
The to fight against the cold
Winter is not synonymous of stopping the practice. However, you will have to equip yourself accordingly and adapt your paddle outfit. There is nothing like a stand up paddle suit to face the cold water and the sea wind.
As with all the paddle equipment seen above, the idea is to protect you without restricting your movements, without forgetting that paddling is a physical activity that will quickly make you hot during the effort. It is the water temperature that will determine the thickness to adopt.
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Between 12°C and 20°C, a 4/3mm or 3/2mm wetsuit will do the trick
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Below 12°C, the risk of hypothermia becomes higher, so you should choose a 7/5mm or even 5/4mm wetsuit.
All the stand up paddle equipment on Nautisports
Now that you know what you need to equip yourself for stand up paddling, you are ready to go on an adventure for hours. Find all the necessary stand up paddle equipment, from the paddle vest to the paddle outfit (with the paddle tee shirt, the men's paddle suit, the women's paddle suit, etc.) on our Nautisports website. We offer a wide range of products dedicated to the practice of paddle. Each product sheet includes the price, the delivery time, details on the protection offered by the garment (UV index or thickness of the suit), the buoyancy of the paddle flotation jacket, etc. Do not hesitate to contact us for any question and to leave a review on our site after your purchase to make a return on your equipment.
Have a good surfing!
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