Beanies, Booties & Gloves
Beanies & Hoods
The amount of heat that escapes through your head is up for almost constant debate, but for anyone who has experienced a cold-water swirly, an ice-cold noggin can be unbearable. Make sure to layer properly. A beanie is great for milder temperatures, and far less restricting than typical neoprene hoods. Still, for those frigid waters there is no substitute for a thick hood. For the best effect in wintery waters, wear the beanie overtop of the hood.
Booties
Booties are essential for anyone who wants to enjoy watersports in the spring, fall, and (shudder) winter. For waters below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, a 5mm bootie is standard. A split toe boot will be sectioned, one part for your big toe, and one for the rest of your toes. This design has greater foot stability inside the boot, as your foot won't slide around on the inside. A round toe will be warmer, and fit more like a traditional shoe. A high cut (HC) boot can be tucked under your wetuit for total coverage, keeping your ankles warm. A low cut tends to be used in areas with rock and reef walking, serving more as a protective wetsuit shoe.
Neoprene Gloves
While kite gloves and thin neoprene mitts add some quick extra warmth and hand protection for those long sessions, kite surfers intending to kiteboard in the early spring and late fall months should consider something around 5mm of thickness. Lobster claw mitts are quite popular, as they still allow the kitsurfer to use one hand while kiteboarding, splitting the bar between their fingers.
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Solite 6:4 Split-Mitt
Solite
$29.99 - $59.992023 Solite 6:4 Split-Mitt Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL Completely Redesigned for Optimal Comfort, Fit, and Flexibility Recommended Water Temp: 32F/0C+ Sizing Guide: Mitten Warmth with Glove Dexterity Our entire Solite glove line for Fall...$29.99 - $59.99 -
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Solite 5:3 Split-Mitt
Solite
$29.99 - $49.995:3 SPLIT-MITT Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL Completely Redesigned for Optimal Comfort, Fit, and Flexibility Recommended Water Temp: 40F/4C+ Sizing Guide: Our entire Solite glove line for Fall 2022-Winter 2023 has been redesigned for improved fit...$29.99 - $49.99 -
The MAC Hat v1
MACkite
$19.95The MAC Hat Wave - Designed by Sam This black beauty is the perfect on and off the water statement piece. An everyman trucker dressed up with an epic wave set against a leather patch makes this a truly versatile piece - one that can be worn at the beach,...$19.95 -
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2022 Ion Neo Grace Beanie
Ion
$10.00 - $17.992022 Ion Neo Grace Beanie The Neo Grace Beanie provides extra warmth and light protection against the wind. It's the little things that can decide if your session turns out great. Materials 80% Neopren 20% Nylon$10.00 - $17.99 -
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Mystic Star Round Toe Shoes - 3mm
Mystic
Now: $15.00Was: $42.99Mystic Star 3mm Round Toe Shoes Anywhere you go will feel like the Hollywood Walk of Fame when you're wearing the Stars on your feet. Anyone who has kited cold water conditions knows you're going to need a good pair booties, and Mystic's 3mm Star...Now: $15.00Was: $42.99 -
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Mystic Supreme Boot 5mm Split-toe
Mystic
Now: $24.99Was: $99.99SUPREME 2023 Boot / Split-toe Sizes: 34 / 35-36 / 37 / 38-39 / 40 / 41-42 / 43 / 44-45 / 46 / 47-48 / 49 The Supreme 5mm Split Toe boots are our warmest boots to date. Redesigned and streamlined with minimal GBS Liquid seams to make sure cold water...Now: $24.99Was: $99.99 -
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Mystic Marshall Boot 5mm Round-toe
Mystic
Now: $24.99Was: $69.99MARSHALL Boot / Round-toe Sizes: 34 / 35-36 / 37 / 38-39 / 40 / 41-42 / 43 / 44-45 / 46 / 47-48 / 49 Looking for a round-toe boot? The 5mm Marshall boot offers you a whole lot of features. Fox Fleece lining on the inside and Liquid seams (100%) on the...Now: $24.99Was: $69.99 -
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Mystic Star Round Toe Boots - 5mm
Mystic
Now: $10.00Was: $49.99Mystic Star 5mm Round Toe Shoes Anywhere you go will feel like the Hollywood Walk of Fame when you're wearing the Stars on your feet. Anyone who has kited cold water conditions knows you're going to need a good pair booties, and Mystic's 5mm Star...Now: $10.00Was: $49.99