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Drysuits for SUP, Kayaking and Sailing in the Colder Months
A drysuit is a waterproof one-piece suit with a dry zip and seals at the neck, wrists and ankles that keep water and wind out. If you fall into cold water, you stay dry, and you control how warm you are with the layers you wear underneath. That makes it the right choice for paddle boarding, kayaking and sailing in autumn, winter and early spring.
Our range includes lightweight, breathable drysuits for SUP and flat water, cut specifically for women and men.
Drysuit or Wetsuit?
| Suit | How it works |
|---|---|
| Drysuit | keeps water out + your layers keep you warm + doesn't squeeze |
| Wetsuit | lets in a thin layer of water + neoprene keeps you warm + snug fit |
A wetsuit works best when you spend a lot of time in the water, such as surfing and swimming. A drysuit is more comfortable when you're mostly above the water, as on a SUP, in a kayak or sailing, and when the water drops below around 12 °C, where you'd otherwise need thick neoprene. In a drysuit, the wind doesn't chill you, because there's no wet suit cooling you down.
What Do I Wear Under a Drysuit?
A drysuit doesn't keep you warm on its own, so you adjust your warmth with the layers underneath. Choose synthetics or merino wool, never cotton, which stays wet when you sweat.
| Conditions | What to wear underneath |
|---|---|
| Autumn and spring (water around 12–17 °C) | base layer top + leggings |
| Winter (water below around 12 °C) | base layers + fleece or technical midlayer |
| Cold and wind (long tours) | extra warm midlayer + hat and gloves |
You'll find base layers in our performance underwear and warm midlayers in our technical midlayers.
Drysuit Seals: Latex or Neoprene?
| Seal | Features |
|---|---|
| Latex | fully watertight + tight fit + needs more care |
| Neoprene | comfortable, doesn't squeeze your neck + some water may seep in on longer swims |
For SUP and kayaking on flat water, where you're only in the water briefly after a fall, neoprene seals are the more comfortable choice. Latex is designed for long periods in the water and whitewater.
SUP Drysuits
When paddle boarding in winter, falling into cold water isn't only risky because of the cold, but also because of cold water shock. A drysuit keeps you dry, so after a fall you climb back onto your board and carry on without wet clothes. A SUP drysuit has stretch panels across the back and shoulders so it doesn't pull at your neck as you paddle. Always wear a SUP leash too.
Drysuits for Kayaking and Rowing
In a kayak you sit low and close to the water, so splashes from your paddle and waves soak you. A drysuit protects you from water and wind while leaving enough shoulder movement for an efficient stroke. It's also suitable for rowing and canoeing in the colder months.
Drysuits for Sailing and Other Water Sports
When sailing in winter, spray and wind soak you, and you're only in the water if the boat capsizes. That's why a drysuit is more comfortable than neoprene for dinghy sailing too, as well as for fishing from a boat and winter coastal trips.
How to Choose Your Drysuit Size
- Choose your size by height and chest circumference, using the size chart on the product page.
- Try the suit on with the layers you'll wear underneath.
- Squat down and swing your arms as if paddling: the suit shouldn't pull at the neck or calves.
- The suit shouldn't be too big, so it doesn't fill with air when you fall and restrict your movement.
If you're between two sizes, try it on in our Ljubljana store.
What to Wear With a Drysuit
- Feet: if the suit doesn't have built-in socks, wear wetsuit boots.
- Hands: in cold wind, wetsuit gloves.
- Head: a neoprene cap or ear band.
- Safety: a buoyancy aid, especially on rivers and far from shore.
How to Care for Your Drysuit
After use, rinse the suit with fresh water, dry the inside, then turn it out and dry the outside, in the shade. Don't force the zip if there's sand in it, and lubricate it from time to time with zip wax. Store the suit dry and hung loosely, not folded with sharp creases.
Related categories
All wetsuits & neoprene · Full wetsuits · Wetsuit boots · Wetsuit gloves · Wetsuit hoods · Performance underwear · Life jackets & buoyancy aids