Wetsuits for Kids

Ryan Calloway is a certified SUP safety instructor and cold-water paddling guide with over a decade of experience testing gear across the Oregon Coast and Puget Sound. He specializes in selecting wetsuits that maintain thermal efficiency when water temperatures drop below 50°F, ensuring paddlers can focus on technique rather than shivering in the cockpit. The…

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer This O’Neill Youth Reactor II 2mm Spring Wetsuit is a solid workhorse for young paddlers facing water temperatures between 50°F and 60°F, offering…