As cold weather moves in, and the desire to keep stand up paddle boarding remains, it’s worth taking a moment to consider what paddling in the off season means. It goes without saying that mercury levels drop. And with chilly air temperatures comes falling water warmth. Inland locations get much colder than the sea, although taking a dunking in the ocean mid-Feb will cause any rider to gasp!
1.5mm Thermal Hooded Long Sleeve Rash Vest / Rash Guard (unisex fit)
Hooded long sleeve neoprene rash vest / guard.
The NCW hooded long sleeve rash vest/ guard is made from our specially formulated thermal watersport material mix being 90% neoprene and a 10 % mix of nylon / lycra / thermal jersey which is for stretch, flex, durability and added warmth. These are a unisex fit, just use your chest measurement as below.
Now with six sizes available as below, these have plenty of stretch so chest size is really a good indication of what size you’d need :
Small up to 37 inch chest (up to 94cm) (women’s 10)
Medium 38/39 inch chest (96 – 98cm) (women’s 12)
Large 39/40 inch chest (99 – 101cm) (women’s 14)
XL 40/41 inch chest (102 – 105cm) (women’s 16)
XXL 42/44 inch chest (106 – 111cm) (women’s 18)
3XL 44/46 inch chest plus (112 – 117cm) (women’s 20)
WOMEN’S sizes 6 and 8 available in our junior range – CLICK HERE
NOTE : we also have a similar in 2mm camo – CLICK HERE
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Attire is therefore important when talking winter SUP. If you haven’t already hauled your winter wetty out then now’s the time to do so. Give it a once over, check for any nicks or rips and get them repaired. Tired, older wetsuits may just need binning completely in favour of something new.
2.5mm Super Stretch Unisex Neoprene Sea Strides / Sea Legs / Trousers / Leggings
2.5mm Super Stretch Neoprene unisex multi-purpose Sea Strides / Pants / Trousers / Leggings
Super warm and comfortable with a drawstring waist. We’ve used full super stretch on these so they can be tailored for a close snug fit to keep you cosy and warm.
Our unisex sea strides are about pure comfort. Being applicable leggings for a wide variety of watersports, including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and surfing (during warmer months), there stretch properties are unsurpassed giving users supreme comfort and performance without compromise on fit. Using in tandem with NCW’s thermal rashvests our neoprene pants can be a good alternative to a summer wetsuit. Warm, yet flexible, these trousers should be an essential part of any water user’s kit bag. Also applicable for off season non-immersive applications such as SUP / kayak race training on flat water or base layer beneath standard winter wetsuits.
Hate getting into wetsuits ? try a pair of these and one of our various neoprene rash vests for a great warm combo with the need of getting in and out of a wetsuit.
Could be great option for cold temperature OCR races and mud runs too!
Size Guide for Sea Strides (waist size) :
XS = 24-28″ height to around 5’4″ (women’s 6-8)
S = 26-30″ height to around 5’8″ (women’s 10-12)
S = 26-30″ height to around 5’8″ (women’s 10-12)
M = 30-34″ height to 5’9″ (women’s 14-16)
MT = 30-34″ height 5’10” to 6’1″ (TALL women’s 14-16)
L = 34-38″ height 6 foot plus (women’s 18-20)
XL = 38″-42″ height 6 foot plus (women’s 22-24)
Note that women’s dress size is just a guide PLEASE check your measurements and we can alter these to suit and fit for a small fee too!
Remember all North Coast Wetsuits kit is designed with valuable rider feedback and with you the waterman/women in mind….Adopt, Adapt, Evolve.
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You may be a stand up paddler who only frequents flat water and doesn’t use a wetsuit, preferring thinner layers like sea strides (leggings) and thermal tops. NCW has a whole range of accessories like this that are currently in stock. Our imminent SUP jacket is also worth a look when it arrives!
3mm Neoprene Super Stretch front zip SUP wetsuit jacket (unisex fit)
NCW’s 3mm super stretch, front zip neoprene wetsuit jacket’s ideal for fair weather paddling without having to don a full wetsuit. If you take a dunking it’ll keep you toasty and warm. With breeze in effect, the jacket fends off windchill making sessions far comfortable. Note these, being super stretch, are a unisex fit and are very popular with the ladies.
It’s an ideal product for colder sessions, as shown in the photos. It’s also great to keep in your dry-bag if the weather’s changeable. This jacket will keep you snug but has excellent stretch and flex properties for furious sprint paddling over flat water. Note the lower back panel to keep your kidneys warm and also the toggle tightening drawstring for a snug waist fit to reduce cold water flush.
NCW featured product spotlight: 3mm Neoprene Super Stretch front zip SUP wetsuit jacket.
They’re equally useful for surface sports, like wake boarding, water-skiing and jet skiing (in warmer months). Surfers and bodyboarders who struggle getting into backzip wetsuits use them in place of standard rubber. And we also have a mobile impaired customer who uses one for swimming (e.g. great if you have a rotator cuff injury and struggle with non-zip neoprene wear).
Five sizes as available. Your chest measurement is the best indication of what size you’d need :
Small up to 37 inch chest
Medium 38/39 inch chest
Large 39/40 inch chest
XL 40/41 inch chest
XXL 42/44 inch chest
If you’d like additional size advice on this product please drop us a line here and let us know what sport you’re using it for (folks like different fits for different uses) along with your chest size, waist measurement and your weight too.
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Having sorted what your wear for SUP it’s then time to focus on your hardware. After a summer of paddling your board, paddle and fin(s) may have picked up wear and tear. Checking all your kit, repairing any damage and replacing bits is worth it BEFORE the real dead of winter sets in.
O’Shea SUP paddle – three piece fully adjustable aluminium
O’Shea fully adjustable (slide adjuster) 3 piece aluminum SUP paddle. Great all round paddle and ideal for begginers.
Adjustable length means it’s very versatile for family use if you are all different heights. Works great for children too as the smallest height is just 66″ paddle length.
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Safety considerations should be given focus. With less people around in winter, should an alarm need to be raised, a means of communication is worth sorting. A waterproof pouch with mobile phone inside can be (literally) a lifesaver. Carrying a VHF, if you know how to operate another good choice of ‘equipment’ to carry. Extra floatation such as a buoyancy aid could be worth adding as could a back up paddle that can be lashed to your SUP’s deck. Also, more layers of warm clothing, stashed in a dry bag that you can tie down to your stand up paddle board.
All in winter SUP is about being adequately prepared. It can be one of the most fun times of the year, as long as all your ducks are in a row. Get sorted now for maximum fulfillment as the off season wears on.