Winter Paddling: Essential Cold Weather Gear Guide

You always need to dress for the water temperatures.
Cold water? No problems!
Stay warm, comfortable, and safe. Learn what to wear and gear to think about when it comes to cold weather and winter paddling.

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Cold Water Paddling

Winter Paddling

What I'm Wearing:

Roxy Swell Series 5/4/3 Front Zip Hooded Suit: Size 8

Level Six Freya: Size Small
I'd also recommend Mustang Survival.

Xcel Infiniti 7mm

Xcel Infiniti Round Tow 8mm *1 size up to fit over my socks and drysuit.

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Wetsuit Temperature Guide

Check out Winter Paddling Overview

Winter Paddle Boarding Tips

00:00 Intro
00:27 Wetsuit
2:32 Drysuit & Underlayers
5:59 Gear Failure & Maintenance
7:14: Wetsuit or Drysuit
7:44 Head
8:49 Hands
9:31 Feet
10:07 PFD
10:53 Safety
11:19 More Info

Drone and additional winter shots by @tonyfphotography

👋🏼 I'm Marybeth, Paddle Adventurer, here to take you on outdoor adventures, and provide tips and information to ensure you have the safest and best next adventure!

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[Devjones]

New to paddle boarding and drysuits. Your video hit everything in a thorough and concise way.

[siobanny]

You never skip the basics which is soooo important with this kind of gear.

[AlvaInTheWorld]

Thank you very much! I am a newbie and just started looking into this, I’ve bought a combination SUP recently and I live in Sweden so soon it will be cold here, and your video helps a lot! And also very inspiring!

[amateur_adventurist]

thank you for these videos, I wish I had this much energy, my life would be different

[lightonthelandscapedotca]

Thanks for this Marybeth. Great overview. From personal experience, if going for a drysuit, it is worth spending a bit more on the version that has a front (male) or back (female) zipper. It is such a pain to have to pull the whole thing off for relieve yourself. I paddled for years with a cheaper suit and even avoided drinking to prevent the inevitable. Also make sure, when buying a drysuit, that you can bend your knees (when burping) without putting strain on the seams. Slightly too long for you is perfect. Stress on the seams will lead to failure within a few years. Expensive mistake. Awesome vid. Thanks again.

[EckieOutdoor]

Despite 30 years of paddling experience, I learned a lot from your video Marybeth, class info! I recently switched from neoprene to a drysuit, that was a good decision 😆 Cheers Eckie

[chiarahasanewchannel]

This is SUCH a good video!! I've always avoided winter paddling, but I'm starting to reconsider. I LOVE that hooded roxy wetsuit and I feel I could get more use out of it? Could I use that suit on days when the air temp is very warm but the water is still cold (like spring?)?

[johnmaggiorino]

What range of temp can one expect inside a 6mm suit +/-between skin and suit 👍

[shanebplante]

I’m in boston . Anyone else in boston area ? I do 20 min ice plunges in the morning and swim open ocean in winter. . If anyone wants to connect or knows a group that does winter paddle boarding give me a shoutout.