SUP Clothing Guides

Learn how to choose, wear and care for the right clothing for paddleboarding. Explore practical advice covering what to wear, seasonal clothing, footwear, safety equipment and looking after your gear, helping you stay comfortable on the water all year round.

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Part 1: CHOOSING WHAT TO WEAR

Understand the different clothing options for paddleboarding and what works best for your type of paddling. From wetsuits and drysuits to jackets and safety equipment.

 

Can you really SUP surf in a drysuit? Reuben puts one to the test in the waves and looks at the pros and cons compared with wearing a wetsuit.

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Can you SUP surf in a drysuit? / SUPboarder Vlog
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Can you SUP surf in a drysuit? / SUPboarder Vlog

Can you really SUP surf in a drysuit? Reuben puts one to the test in the waves and looks at the pros and cons compared with wearing a wetsuit.

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Full drysuit or separate jacket and trousers? We look at the differences and which setup could work best for different types of paddling.

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A full drysuit or 2 piece separates? / Which one best suits your type of paddling?
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A full drysuit or 2 piece separates? / Which one best suits your type of paddling?

Full drysuit or separate jacket and trousers? We look at the differences and which setup could work best for different types of paddling.

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What should you actually wear when paddleboarding? A useful guide to choosing clothing for the conditions and staying safe and comfortable on the water.

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What clothing do you need when paddleboarding – SUP Safe
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What clothing do you need when paddleboarding – SUP Safe

What should you actually wear when paddleboarding? A useful guide to choosing clothing for the conditions and staying safe and comfortable on the water.

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We compare three different Palm SUP jackets, looking at their features and where each one works best to help you choose the right jacket for your paddling.

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3 PALM EQUIPMENT SUP JACKETS COMPARED… WHICH IS BEST FOR YOUR PADDLING?
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3 PALM EQUIPMENT SUP JACKETS COMPARED… WHICH IS BEST FOR YOUR PADDLING?

We compare three different Palm SUP jackets, looking at their features and where each one works best to help you choose the right jacket for your paddling.

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Part 2: Summer & Winter Paddling

What you wear on a SUP changes throughout the year. Explore clothing, footwear and practical tips for staying comfortable on the water through warmer summer sessions and colder winter paddling.

 

The SUPboarder team pick some of their favourite Palm winter kit, from jackets and trousers to PFDs and accessories.

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Top Winter Palm Picks / The SUPboarder Team

The SUPboarder team pick some of their favourite Palm winter kit, from jackets and trousers to PFDs and accessories.

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We take a look at Palm's different clothing options and how they can be used to keep you warm and comfortable through winter.

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Winter paddling / What are your Palm clothing options?
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Winter paddling / What are your Palm clothing options?

We take a look at Palm's different clothing options and how they can be used to keep you warm and comfortable through winter.

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What do you wear for a multi-day SUP adventure in changeable conditions? Will talks through the clothing he used while paddling across Scotland.

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What to wear on a SUP adventure crossing Scotland

What do you wear for a multi-day SUP adventure in changeable conditions? Will talks through the clothing he used while paddling across Scotland.

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Winter doesn't have to mean stopping paddling. Reuben shares some simple ideas to help you keep getting out on the water through the colder months.

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Don’t stop paddling / Ideas to keep you paddleboarding this winter

Winter doesn't have to mean stopping paddling. Reuben shares some simple ideas to help you keep getting out on the water through the colder months.

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A look at Rooster's autumn and winter SUP clothing, including different layering options for staying warm as the temperature drops.

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SUP clothing for Autumn & Winter / with Rooster
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SUP clothing for Autumn & Winter / with Rooster

A look at Rooster's autumn and winter SUP clothing, including different layering options for staying warm as the temperature drops.

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Reuben takes a look at some lighter clothing options from Rooster for warmer spring and summer paddling.

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SUP clothing for spring & summer / with Rooster
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SUP clothing for spring & summer / with Rooster

Reuben takes a look at some lighter clothing options from Rooster for warmer spring and summer paddling.

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A quick look at Rooster's lightweight SB2 Trainer and why this type of footwear can work well for warmer-weather SUP.

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A new light weight water shoe that’s ideal for SUP / Rooster SB2 Trainer ‘Quick Look’
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A new light weight water shoe that’s ideal for SUP / Rooster SB2 Trainer ‘Quick Look’

A quick look at Rooster's lightweight SB2 Trainer and why this type of footwear can work well for warmer-weather SUP.

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Wetsuit boots or barefoot that is the question? For many of us, going bare foot on a SUP is just not an option if we live somewhere where the water...

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Getting the most grip & control / Wetsuit boots or barefoot?

Wetsuit boots or barefoot that is the question? For many of us, going bare foot on a SUP is just not an option if we live somewhere where the water...

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Part 3: CLOTHING REVIEWS & CARE

Look after your SUP clothing and explore our independent reviews and comparisons. From simple care advice to wetsuits, drysuits, jackets and accessories, these videos will help you get more from your paddling kit.

 

A few simple ways to look after your winter paddling clothing and equipment, helping it perform properly and last for longer.

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How To Care For Your Gear / Tips To Keep Your Winter Clothing & Equipment Lasting Longer
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How To Care For Your Gear / Tips To Keep Your Winter Clothing & Equipment Lasting Longer

A few simple ways to look after your winter paddling clothing and equipment, helping it perform properly and last for longer.

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Your PFD is an important piece of safety equipment. Learn how to clean, store and look after it so it's ready when you need it.

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How to look after your PFD so it can look after you!

Your PFD is an important piece of safety equipment. Learn how to clean, store and look after it so it's ready when you need it.

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Simple wetsuit care tips to help keep your suit in good condition and get as much life from it as possible.

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How To Care For Your Wetsuit
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How To Care For Your Wetsuit

Simple wetsuit care tips to help keep your suit in good condition and get as much life from it as possible.

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Gavin Symonds tests the Solite Custom Pro 2.0 5mm wetsuit boots, looking at their fit, warmth, comfort and performance on a SUP.

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Solite Custom Pro 2.0 Wetsuit Boots Review

Gavin Symonds tests the Solite Custom Pro 2.0 5mm wetsuit boots, looking at their fit, warmth, comfort and performance on a SUP.

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A quick comparison of three Palm jackets, looking at the differences between the Vantage, Vector and Atlas.

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Palm Jackets Compared / Vantage, Vector & Atlas

A quick comparison of three Palm jackets, looking at the differences between the Vantage, Vector and Atlas.

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We take a closer look at the Palm Helios and how it performs as a piece of paddling clothing on the water.

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Palm Equipment Helios Review

We take a closer look at the Palm Helios and how it performs as a piece of paddling clothing on the water.

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A closer look at the Palm Fuse Adventure Drysuit, its features and how it performs for SUP in colder conditions.

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Stay dry and warm… Palm Fuse Adventure Drysuit reviewed

A closer look at the Palm Fuse Adventure Drysuit, its features and how it performs for SUP in colder conditions.

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We take a look through Prolimit's range of SUP clothing and accessories and some of the different options available to paddlers.

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An overview of Prolimit’s SUP clothing & accessories

We take a look through Prolimit's range of SUP clothing and accessories and some of the different options available to paddlers.

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A look at Palm's clothing and equipment for SUP touring, and the sort of kit that can help on longer paddling adventures.

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SUP touring gear from Palm Equipment
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SUP touring gear from Palm Equipment

A look at Palm's clothing and equipment for SUP touring, and the sort of kit that can help on longer paddling adventures.

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We review the Palm Rogen Drysuit, looking at its features, comfort and suitability for stand up paddleboarding.

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Palm Equipment / Rogen Drysuit Product Review

We review the Palm Rogen Drysuit, looking at its features, comfort and suitability for stand up paddleboarding.

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Jonny and Donna put Rooster's Aquafleece tops and Combi Gloves to the test through the winter and share how they got on with them.

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Rooster / Product Review – Aquafleece Tops & Gloves

Jonny and Donna put Rooster's Aquafleece tops and Combi Gloves to the test through the winter and share how they got on with them.

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We take a look at NRS Hydroskin clothing and where this lighter neoprene option could fit into your SUP clothing setup.

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NRS Hydroskin SUP Clothing – Product Review

We take a look at NRS Hydroskin clothing and where this lighter neoprene option could fit into your SUP clothing setup.

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A look at Palm's Blaze neoprene range and how this type of clothing can work for different styles of paddling.

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Palm Equipment / Blaze Neoprene Product Review
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Palm Equipment / Blaze Neoprene Product Review

A look at Palm's Blaze neoprene range and how this type of clothing can work for different styles of paddling.

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