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 The O’Neill Youth Reactor II is a durable, affordable entry-level wetsuit that handles cold spring mornings perfectly for beginners or kids learning to…
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 Rip Curl Dawn Patrol Youth 2mm wetsuit is a solid choice for young paddleboarders needing warmth during early morning chill or short…
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 is my go-to choice for keeping young paddlers warm during those chilly spring mornings when the air bites…
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 If you are fitting out a youth sea kayak or touring SUP for fall trips along the Oregon Coast where air temps hover…
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 If you are buying your first drysuit or wetsuit for cold water paddling here in the PNW, the Henderson Youth Thermoprene 3mm is…
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 The NRS Youth Shorty Wetsuit is a solid choice for young paddlers who need reliable thermal protection without breaking the bank during cooler…
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…
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