Gifts for the Stand Up Paddle Boarder
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If you are looking to find an awesome gift for the stand up paddle boarder on your holiday list, but you don’t know where to start. Here is a selection of our favorite SUP gifts for this holiday season. Everything from boardshorts to an easy wearing PFD, there is bound to be something in this line up for the people who love to get out on the water and paddle.
ISLE Carbon Fiber Adjustable SUP Paddle with Nylon Blade
Easily navigate rivers, coves and open water with the ISLE Carbon Fiber Adjustable SUP Paddle with Nylon Blade. This all around paddle boasts a carbon fiber shaft construction and a durable and well designed nylon blade. The carbon shaft is both lighter and stiffer than standard stand-up paddles for a better performance on longer water days. The paddle adjusts on the fly for maximum comfort while effortlessly transferring power with every stroke. When we need lightweight performance on the lake we opt for the ISLE Carbon Fiber Adjustable SUP Paddle with Nylon Blade. MSRP $165 www.islesurfshop.com
BomBora Ultra Slim Manual Belt Pack PFD
When the waters are calm, but we still want the safety of a PFD, we reach for the BomBora Ultra Slim Manual Belt Pack PFD. The belt’s low profile, deflated design stays out of the way when we’re busy getting after it on the SUP and it secures easily with a waist buckle that adjusts for a customizable, snug fit. Pull the red tab to engage pressurized CO2 if things go awry, and it transforms quickly into a buoyant bubble for us to stay afloat. The BomBora Ultra Slim Manual Belt Pack PFD’s sleek design packs in 29.5 pounds of buoyancy should we take an unanticipated spill off our board, and is able to be reused with a rearming kit. MSRP $99 www.bomboragear.com
KULA Softy 5 Cooler
With a tough shell, impressive insulation and a convenient carrying strap, the KULA Softy 5 Cooler is the ultimate companion for our stand up paddle board adventures. This portable cooler is built lightweight with a hands free carry, so we can easily take this to the lake for mid-SUP sandwiches or keep it stocked with brews for the SUP crew. And thanks to the Damzip zipper you can rest assured that the contents will stay dry and be safe from any rogue waves or accidental tip overs on the water. MSRP $240 www.boteboard.com
Jack Wolfskin Wave Breaker Sandals
For days in and out of the water, we like to slip on the Jack Wolfskin Wave Breaker Sandals. This all-purpose sandal provides the right blend of cushioning and traction you want for everything from an afternoon paddle boarding session to an evening by the water. The soft, cushioned EVA underfoot offers lightweight comfort when you’re on your feet for hours at a time and with Velcro fasteners it easy to adjust the fit on the fly. While the sure-grip rubber outsole provides excellent traction on wet surfaces, so you won’t lose your footing when you’re in rough waters. MSRP $69.95 www.us.jackwolfskin.com
Quiksilver Highlite Arch 19″ Boardshorts
The Quiksilver Highlite Arch 19″ Boardshorts are built to the way we SUP. Featuring exclusive Highlite® 4-way stretch fabric to give you flexibility and comfort where you need it most, with quick-drying feel throughout. Designed in a performance fit, with reduced seams and paneling to enhance stretch and improve mobility on a board, these trunks offer a fixed waist with an adjustable drawcord and back patch pocket for all your needs, in or out of the water. MSRP $60 www.quiksilver.com
Chubbies Lined Swim Trunks
Paddle into fresh SUP flair with the Chubbies Lined Swim Trunks. Chubbies hits all of our needs in this SUP and swim style trunk, from quick drying synthetic threads to 4-way stretch and an anti-chafe liner to vibrant colors that separate us from the rest of the crowd. MSRP $79.50 www.chubbiesshorts.com
Quiksilver Waterman Paddler Print 19″ Boardshorts
The Quiksilver Waterman Paddler Print 19″ Boardshorts feature an engineered four way stretch that has the perfect blend and weight of stretch material to perform on the water. The Quiksilver premium 4-way stretch is longer lasting, more wearable, fast drying and allows a full range of motion to move with you when it counts. Combining this durability with all-day comfort, the Waterman Paddler Print 19″ Boardshorts also includes a fixed waistband with a drawcord, a zippered side pocket, cargo pocket with flap and a webbing belt-utility loop. MSRP $70 www.quiksilver.com
Appalachian Gear Company Sun Hoodie
Paddling on open water, cruising down rivers and relaxing on the shore all have one thing in common: strong UV rays. Our solution is the Sun Hoodie from Appalachian Gear Company. Its lightweight 80% alpaca wool build is durable, quick drying, regulates body heat when we are pushing the pace and provides sun protection that keeps us comfortable in high heat and full sunlight, making sure nothing gets in the way of our perfect day on the water. MSRP $110 www.appalachiangearcompany.com
