GEAR: STAY WARM, EVEN IN WINTER!

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13 february 2026 0

Turn up the heat with GONG neoprene accessories!

To enjoy your sessions all year round, without escaping to the tropics, the quality of your neoprene gear is essential. First and foremost, a wetsuit in good condition and suited to the water temperature.

And for total comfort, don’t underestimate the importance of neoprene accessories. Most heat loss occurs at the body’s extremities: the head, hands, and feet. To avoid brain freeze and numb fingers and toes, gearing up with a hood, gloves, and booties is a must.

Hoodies

When the water temperature drops below 10°C (50°F), wearing a hood becomes almost mandatory. It’s essential for wind sports as well as surfing, keeping your head warm reduces shivering while waiting for waves and helps prevent that pounding forehead sensation after multiple duck dives.

Discover our neoprene hoods and beanies for surfing, SUP, kitesurfing, and wing foiling.

Surfer: Malo, GONG team rider, on a Batmob EPS.

Gloves

In most board sports, your hands take a beating. They’re usually the first sign that it’s time to warm up. Wearing gloves is a welcome luxury that helps extend your sessions. They prevent numbness and the painful tingling sensation caused by the cold.

We offer gloves designed for different board sports, available in various thicknesses to match the water temperatures at your local spot.

Booties

Just like gloves, booties quickly become essential when water temperatures approach 10°C (50°F). At GONG, you’ll find 3mm and 5mm booties designed for maximum comfort and warmth.

Our booties (and gloves) are made using innovative and durable technology. They’re crafted from Limestone neoprene, a petroleum-free material derived from limestone, making it more environmentally friendly. This high-end neoprene provides an ecological and technical alternative to traditional materials. More flexible and more durable, it ensures total freedom of movement along with improved thermal insulation.

Discover GONG booties as well as products from our partner brands.

Neoprene jackets & windbreakers

For wind sports or waterside activities, the extra protection of a neoprene windbreaker is surprisingly effective, so much so that you’ll wonder how you ever went without one. A major advantage for extending your winter sessions.

The GONG range includes several models:

Harnessfit Hoodie for your harnessed sessions in kitesurfing, wing foiling, or lowkite.
Short and Long Neoprene Jackets for your sessions on the water and your time on land.
3mm Neoprene Jacket to keep you warm during your watersports activities.