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Most people paddle mainly in the warm season, and perhaps not surprisingly, given the long days and warm water. However, the cold season can offer fantastic experiences, including completely calm days, a low sun, and crisp air. Here are some tips you need to know if you’re planning to venture out on you SUP in the winter:<\/p>\n
A protective suit is a must if you were to fall into the water. A breathable drysuit is by far the best option. A 3-5 mm wetsuit works, but keep in mind that if you use a wetsuit, you will get sweaty inside because it is tight and does not breathe. On your feet, you should have proper wetboots, minimum 5-6 mm or insulated boots. Wetsuit gloves, typically 2-3 mm, help keep your hands warm, and an insulated hat is recommended to retain heat and protect against the cold. A life jacket is also an essential part of safety equipment, and, of course, a leash.<\/p>\n
Most SUP boards work well for winter paddling. Inflatable boards handle low temperatures effectively, but they may become spongy when exposed to cold water. The cold water causes a decrease in pressure within the board. To counteract this pressure drop, you can inflate the board to the desired pressure and then let it sit in the cold for a while, allowing the pressure to settle. Afterward, inflate a bit more to compensate for the pressure loss before heading out onto the water.<\/p>\n
If you’re planning to paddle SUP in the winter on a hard board, make sure to choose a composite board made of materials such as epoxy. Hard boards made of thermoplastics can become brittle when the temperature drops. If you are unsure about the material your hard board is made of, contact your retailer.<\/p>\n
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The weather can change rapidly both in summer and winter, but it can be more dramatic when paddling SUP in winter. Fog can roll in, and the wind can pick up quickly. If unsure about potential wind conditions, a good strategy is to start paddling against the wind. If it does get windy and you become tired after a while, it’s easier to turn around and paddle back with the wind at your back.<\/p>\n
When the sun is low, and the water is dark, it can be challenging to see obstacles like rocks under the water. Calm days make it even harder to detect obstacles because there are no waves breaking. Therefore, it’s a good idea paddle cautiously to avoid running into anything hidden in the water.<\/p>\n
Bring a friend – it’s not only safer but also more enjoyable to share the experience of paddling SUP in the winter with a companion.<\/p>\n
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5 things you need to know if you’re going to paddle SUP in the winter Most people paddle mainly in the warm season, and perhaps not surprisingly, given the long days and warm water. However, the cold season can offer fantastic experiences, including completely calm days, a low sun, and crisp air. Here are some […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1240,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
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P\u00e5 v\u00e5ra breddgrader paddlar vi SUP som allra mest i juli och augusti. Kanske inte s\u00e5 konstigt eftersom dagarna \u00e4r l\u00e5nga och vattnet \u00e4r varmt. Men, faktum \u00e4r att den kalla \u00e5rstiden kan bjuda p\u00e5 fantastiska upplevelser; helt vindstilla dagar, en l\u00e5g sol och h\u00f6g luft. H\u00e4r \u00e4r n\u00e5gra tips p\u00e5 vad du ska t\u00e4nkta p\u00e5 om du ska ge dig ut och paddla SUP p\u00e5 vintern:<\/p>
En skyddande dr\u00e4kt \u00e4r ett m\u00e5ste om man skulle falla i vattnet. En torrdr\u00e4kt som andas \u00e4r att f\u00f6redra. En 3-5 mm v\u00e5tdr\u00e4kt \u00e4r b\u00e4ttre \u00e4n ingenting men t\u00e4nk p\u00e5 att om du k\u00f6r med v\u00e5tdr\u00e4kt, kommer det bli svettigt p\u00e5 insidan eftersom v\u00e5tdr\u00e4kten \u00e4r t\u00e4t och inte andas. P\u00e5 f\u00f6tterna ska du ha ordentliga v\u00e5tsockar eller boots. En flytv\u00e4st \u00e4r ocks\u00e5 en viktig del av s\u00e4kerhetsutrustningen och naturligtvis en leash.<\/p>
M\u00e5nga SUP-br\u00e4dor fungerar utm\u00e4rkt om du ska paddla SUP p\u00e5 vintern. Uppbl\u00e5sbara br\u00e4dor klarar l\u00e5ga temperaturer v\u00e4l men kan bli svampiga n\u00e4r de kommer ner i kallt vatten. Det som h\u00e4nder \u00e4r att k\u00f6lden fr\u00e5n vattnet g\u00f6r att trycket i br\u00e4dan minskar. F\u00f6r att motverka tryckfallet kan man pumpa upp br\u00e4dan till maxtryck och sen l\u00e5ta br\u00e4dan ligga kallt ett tag och v\u00e4nta p\u00e5 att trycket ska minska. D\u00e4refter kan man pumpa upp den till max igen innan man ger sig ut p\u00e5 vattnet.<\/p>
Om man ska paddla SUP p\u00e5 vintern med en h\u00e5rd br\u00e4da ska man v\u00e4lja en som \u00e4r tillverkad av h\u00e4rdplast, t.ex. epoxi. H\u00e4rdplaster, till skillnad fr\u00e5n termoplaster, blir inte spr\u00f6da n\u00e4r temperaturen faller.<\/p>
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V\u00e4dret kan v\u00e4xla snabbt b\u00e5de p\u00e5 sommaren och vintern, men det kan bli mer dramatiskt om man \u00e4r ute och paddlar SUP p\u00e5 vintern. Dimma kan svepa in och det kan snabbt bl\u00e5sa upp. Om man \u00e4r os\u00e4ker p\u00e5 om det ska bl\u00e5sa upp kan en bra strategi vara att b\u00f6rja paddla mot vinden. Skulle det bl\u00e5sa upp och man bli tr\u00f6tt efter ett tag, \u00e4r det l\u00e4ttare att v\u00e4nda och paddla tillbaka med vinden i ryggen.<\/p>
N\u00e4r solen st\u00e5r l\u00e5gt och vattnet \u00e4r m\u00f6rkt, kan det vara sv\u00e5rt att se hinder under vattnet. Dessutom \u00e4r stenar mindre sj\u00f6gr\u00e4sbevuxna p\u00e5 vintern s\u00e5 det finns ingen t\u00e5ng eller sj\u00f6gr\u00e4s i ytan som kan avsl\u00f6ja att det ligger en sten precis under. Vindstilla dagar g\u00f6r det \u00e4nnu sv\u00e5rare att uppt\u00e4cka hinder eftersom det inte \u00e4r n\u00e5gra v\u00e5gor som bryter. Det kan d\u00e4rf\u00f6r vara bra att ta ut sv\u00e4ngarna lite s\u00e5 att man inte riskerar att k\u00f6ra p\u00e5 n\u00e5got lurt i vattnet.<\/p>
Det \u00e4r inte bara s\u00e4krare att vara flera n\u00e4r man ska paddla SUP p\u00e5 vintern, det \u00e4r roligare ocks\u00e5.<\/p>
En giltig urs\u00e4kt f\u00f6r att inte paddla SUP p\u00e5 vintern \u00e4r om vattnet \u00e4r fruset - annars finns bara m\u00f6jligheter med att paddla SUP p\u00e5 vintern!<\/p><\/blockquote>
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