Roxy 10’6″ SUP
Of the new women-specific stand-up paddleboards this year, the Roxy was our favorite. SUPs are new to Roxy (the company has been making surfboards since 2007), and this one hits a sweet spot: it holds a line so well that we didn鈥檛 have to switch sides every other stroke. It鈥檚 portable at 26 pounds, and its wide, 32-inch waist made it easy to catch waves, but its slim sidecut made it hard to turn. Verdict: a perfect beginner board for cruising around on flatwater and straight-lining it to the beach in whitewash.
Patagonia Anika Polarized Tee
笔补迟补驳辞苍颈补鈥檚 adds extra sun protection with its 20-UPF treatment. And the quick-drying polyester feels wonderfully like cotton.
Aloe Gator Ultra SPF 30+ Lotion
Saltwater is no match for waterproof Aloe Gator . You need soap to get it off your skin鈥攁nd that鈥檚 a good thing. It goes on without feeling greasy and protects all day long. We love that it comes in a 1.5-ounce travel size.
Teva Fuse-Ion
Sticky rubber on the soles of Teva鈥檚 draining, retro-styled made us feel sure-footed whether we were scrambling on wet Colorado boulders or Hawaiian lava rock, and their hydrophobic upper stayed ridiculously dry when doused.
Kialoa Pipes
The narrow 7.4-inch-wide blade on the carbon-fiber Kialoa was designed with women in mind鈥攖he smaller the blade, the less resistance it creates in water, and the easier it is to maneuver. Still, it鈥檚 remarkably strong for feeling so wispy. Our shoulders were grateful on long flatwater outings, and we appreciated its lithe quickness while chasing waves.
Maui Jim Dawn Patrol
Maui Jim鈥檚 lightweight are a throwback to the Hawaiian company鈥檚 original styles. Their bronze polycarbonate polarized lenses nix glare on the water.
Roxy Local
Roxy鈥檚 adjustable trucker-style breathes in the back through mesh, while the jute front gives it a little natural island flavor.
O’Neill Superkini Top
O鈥橬eill鈥檚 new microsuede-like polyester-polyurethane fabric lining聽 the inside of the Superkini bra top and Tunnel Side bottom stays put against your skin when wet because of its subtle texture. We鈥檙e not sure we love the fabric鈥檚 slightly rubbery feel, but it works.
O’Neill Tunnel Side Bottom
O鈥橬eill鈥檚 new microsuede-like polyester-polyurethane fabric lining聽 the inside of the Superkini bra top and Tunnel Side bottom stays put against your skin when wet because of its subtle texture. We鈥檙e not sure we love the fabric鈥檚 slightly rubbery feel, but it works.
Carve Designs Vista Full Piece
Complete聽coverage needn鈥檛 mean frump. Carve Designs鈥 flattering never swerved when we dove under waves.