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Holiday SUP Gift & Gear Guide 2025

SAN DIEGO, California - 2026 is almost here! With gift-giving season in full swing, it's time to think about getting something awesome for the SUP'er in your life! So, here at Supconnect, we've put together a gift/gear guide of the newest and coolest items to have recently hit the shelves and racks on the SUP market. If you're looking for something to get for your lover, mother, brother, sister, friend, or anyone for that matter this holiday season, this guide will be perfect for the stand up paddler in your life. And who's to say you can't get a little something for yourself? 'Tis the season after all...treat yourself to something you've always wanted! We've put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from beginners to the advanced SUP'er, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!

Take a look at the 2025 Holiday SUP Gear Guide below:

 Accessories

 

leash

Dakine SUP Coiled Ankle Leash

The Dakine SUP Coiled Ankle Leash 10' x 3/16" is built for flatwater paddling, minimizing drag and preventing tangles with its streamlined coiled design. A 3/16" (5 mm) urethane Dura-Cord provides strong, lightweight security, while the 1.5" (40 mm) molded neoprene cuff ensures comfortable hold. Finished with a 1" (25 mm) detachable rail saver, it protects your board and allows quick replacement when needed. Learn more.

pump

Outdoor Master Shark Pump

Enjoy a sleekly designed pump with fast, high pressure inflation of up to 3 SUPs, Kiteboards, Boats, Rafts or Kayaks in a row - ONE PUMP FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS! Comes with 3 different gaskets for tight connection to your inflatable! Learn more HERE.

sunscreen

Freaks of Nature Sunscreen

Freaks of Nature is the first high performance skincare for high performance athletes. Clean and innovative ingredients designed to withstand nature’s harshest elements and all of your outdoor activities. Co-founded by 11x WSL champion Kelly Slater and developed with expert dermatologists, we're athlete developed and science approved. Learn more.

fin

FCS II Sup Touring Fin

The FCS II SUP Touring Fin is an affordable, versatile option for racing, flatwater, and light surf. Its streamlined shape boosts maneuverability, while the seamless leading edge sheds weed for uninterrupted glide. Perfect for open ocean, lakes, and inland waterways, it delivers clean, reliable tracking in varied conditions. Learn more.

 

inflatable imagePhoto courtesy: Aqua Marina

 

 Boards - Inflatables

 

pau hana stowaway lite

Pau Hana Stowaway Lite

Unveiling the 11'0 Big EZ Stowaway Lite – a limited edition masterpiece that fuses the Big EZ Hawaiian's stability with the innovation of lightweight materials. Designed for creative adventure seekers and recreational paddlers, this high PSI inflatable paddleboard delivers not only rigid form but also a stable and enjoyable ride on whitewater, inland lakes, rivers and the ocean. Available in 10 unique designs. Learn more.

Check out our review of the Stowaway Lite.

sic maui rst air

SIC Maui RST Air

The RST Air 14’0″ × 24.5″ brings serious touring and race capability to the inflatable category—without sacrificing performance. Built with Fusion Lite Welded (FLW) technology for welded seams and superior stiffness, it weighs only ~20 lbs yet stands up for flat-water, downwind and travel use. Perfect for paddlers who need portability with race-board speed. Learn more.

Check out our review of the RST Air.

aqua marina glow

Aqua Marina Glow

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced paddler, GLOW delivers a truly refreshing paddling experience. Backed by the innovative Ambient Light System , GLOW is built for all-day, all-around fun. Its signature illuminated design enhances visibility and brings a distinctive aesthetic to the water, while the stable construction ensures smooth, confident performance. Designed with versatility in mind, this glowing SUP has 6 stunning color options and 4 amazing ambient light modes to make your overnight glide safer and more exciting. Learn more.

See our review of the Glow.

body glove performer gts

Body Glove Performer GTS

The Body Glove Performer GTS blends style, quality, and innovation, evolving with a broader nose, swallow tail, and tool-less fin for improved tracking and stability. Designed for all skill levels, it delivers a smooth, confident ride in any condition. The complete package includes a compact electric pump for effortless inflation. Whether you're a beginner or a weekend warrior, the Performer GTS is your ultimate adventure companion, offering the perfect balance of stability, agility, and portability. Learn more.

 

inflatable imagePhoto courtesy: SIC Maui

 

 Boards - Non-Inflatables

 

sic maui rs df

SIC Maui RS DF

The RS DF 14’0″ × 24.5″ offers race-level performance in a more accessible rigid composite build. Using the Dragon Fly molded wood-sandwich construction, it delivers a recessed deck for a lower center of gravity, a stepped channel bottom for better tracking, and a squared tail for high-cadence glide. Ideal for all-water racing, fitness paddling or serious touring. Learn more.

bark aleka

BARK Aleka

The Aleka / Tuflite V-Tech is the perfect board for any paddler that wants to do it all. Joe BARK shaped the Aleka to be stable enough for flat-water cruising plus it still performs well in small to medium surf. The Tuflite V-Tech utilizes a molded bamboo micro-sandwich construction, quality fiberglass with EPS and GreenPoxy® bio-resin for durability and weight reduction, and includes a ¾ thermal debossed Bloom™ Foam deck pad, Deck tie-downs, ledge handle, and Rear padded handle. Learn more.

 surftech chameleon

Surftech Chameleon

The Chameleon / Tuflite V-Tech bridges the gap from recreation paddling to adventure touring with one unique shape. This redesigned hybrid combines a displacement nose with a flotation hull to create a board that is exceptionally stable, yet still has the drive. Designed for the enthusiast who wants to do more than just go for a casual paddle. Learn more.

 tahe breeze performer

TAHE Breeze Performer

If you’re looking for a board to be equally at home surfing a wave as is relaxing on the local lake, look no further than the Performer series. We’ve blended surf-inspired longboard outlines for solid wave performance with confidence-inspiring stability and a moderate rocker profile for versatility in flat-water conditions. Learn more.

 

Make sure to head to your local retailer to find all these items and more during this winter season!

Last modified onTuesday, 25 November 2025 13:39
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