Paddleboarding is an awesome way to immerse yourself in nature and give your body a great workout. Here at LiP, we’re huge fans of SUP, both on the ocean and in freshwater environments too.
But when you are immersed in the elements and enjoying the scenery with your SUP, are your eyes paying a price? It’s worth thinking about.
Being surrounded by water in all directions means that we are constantly bombarded by direct and scattered UV rays and reflected glare. In the early mornings and evenings, this can be especially uncomfortable and can take the edge off our enjoyment. Out on the ocean, it’s practically impossible to seek shelter unless you submerge yourself, so you’ll want to ensure you set out prepared for a long day exposed to the sun. This means taking plenty of sunscreen for your skin, and just as importantly – sup sunglasses to protect your eyes.
the key features of our frame technology
We designed our range of sunglasses for paddleboarding of all genres – paddle-surfing, competitive SUP racing and leisure paddling. We took all the problems we’ve personally experienced when paddling and created versatile solutions that work in all disciplines.
There are 3 watershades models to choose from: Flo, Typhoon, and Surge. The best one for you will depend on your preferred water conditions and the style of paddleboarding you practice.
For leisure paddling on calm waters our Flo sunglasses are ideal because they float and are easily retrieved if you fall in the water. They are also incredibly light and are available with a wide selection of frame and lens options to suit your style.
If you’re heading out for some SUP surfing action in the ocean or racing competitively, you may not want to risk becoming detached from your standup paddleboarding sunglasses, and in these circumstances the Surge or Typhoon would be a better surf glasses with their incorporated failsafe leash system. Not only for paddling, our Surge and Typhoon are also suitable as a rowing sunglasses
Not only will you keep your eyes fully protected from the elements and identify hazards before they become hazardous, you’ll also look the business with stylish frames and a wide range of lens finishes.
Say goodbye to red-eye and wannabe SUP eye wear and say hello to the best sunglasses for paddleboarding – LiP watershades.
To help you pick the perfect pair, we have put together a summary of all of the essential considerations to make the wisest lens choice, including a lens tint guide, a guide on lens materials and their qualities plus a guide on the visible light transmission rates for all of our lenses. A size guide is available for each model too.
We want you to get the most out of your SUP sunglasses. Check out our handy reference guide below which compares the features of our 3 watershades products – to help you find the right one for your needs.
Set your sights higher and invest today in our standup paddleboarding sunglasses.
Layers of technology incorporated into our SUP lenses
| Model / Functions | Typhoon | Surge | Flo |
|---|---|---|---|
| UVA/B Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Polarised Lenses? | Yes | Yes | Some |
| Hydrophobic Coating? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oleophobic Coating? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hard Coating? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Retention Leash? | Yes | Yes | No |
| Floating Frame? | No | No | Yes |
| Anti-fog Venting? | Yes | Yes | No |
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