Essential gear for stand-up paddleboarding

A life jacket

1. Mountain Equipment Co-op MEC Fulcrum PFD ($95, mec.ca).

Protective clothing

2. ROXY Outdoor Fitness High Seas Long Sleeve Spring Suit ($114, roxy.com).

Comfortable bottoms

3. ROXY Outdoor Fitness Up Wind Neoprene Capri ($82, roxy.com).

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