Hi. I’m a beginner and I am starting on the lake. I have all the safety gear. PFD, whistle, leash, helmet. I think that’s what’s required. Anything else I need?
Strong arms and good balance.
A paddle board. Or preferably, a kayak (I don’t get paddle boarding).
Joking aside, a wetsuit if it’s cold and make sure to check the weather forecast, paying attention to the wind strength.
Waterproof flashlight.
Yeah I’d agree with Jon234. When you start you’ll be in the water a lot, so dress for emersion. What lake are you going to be in? A lake in Florida is not as likely to be dangerously cold as one in North Dakota or Montana
Can you swim ?
Great cross training for skiing. One of the top instructor trainers at Aspen is also the guy who brought SUP to the US. Masters in exercise science. Awesome athlete on all fronts.