Recommendations for accessories for my SUP

[CVSURF]

Now that I bought my board,  I can see I am going to need some other stuff.  Recommendations for waterproof Ipod holder, something to hold liquid on the SUP.  Anything else?

[Weeble]

Not sure where you paddle, or if it is patrolled by any John Q Law types, but a whistle and flotation device to keep you from being fined.  Otherwise, you could get a belt that will hold your water bottle, or one of those camelback set ups.  I just have a cargo net on the nose of my board.  I shove my soft lunch box in there full of snacks for day's paddle a couple of water bottles.  How you hydrate depends on what type of paddling you're doing.  I have only done backwater paddles, where I can find a save spot out of boat traffic's way and just sit on my board, have a snack and hydrate.  If you're off shore on a downwinder, then you're going to need an easier way to get to your water!

[TallDude]

I have a box in the back of my car that has; some short & long sleeve rash guards, a vest, a spring suit, reef style booties (for rooky beaches), Sun block, hats and visors, a hip pack style pfd (haven't worn mine in a while, but some harbor patrols in force them), I use a hip strapped hydration bottle, a waterproof phone bag from West Marine (though I rarely carry my phone), various leashes, hydrogen peroxide (for cuts in dirty water), an empty 1 gal milk jug (to rinse my board off), a clean towel, a wipe down towel, and waterproof mp3 player. I'm sure there is more crap, but you get the picture. Have fun out there....

[adios pantalones]

Lessons.

Really.

Get a good stroke dialed before the bad habits develop.

[hbsteve]

An idea I got from Strand Leper--Carry your water bottle in the waste band of your boardshorts.  I've been doing this recently.  It is simple and accessible.

[JimK]

I second Mr. Pants

paddle awhile to figure out what you REALLY need to take out with you

JimK
www.extremewindsurfing.com

[GLPsup]

For a waterproof case I use an Aquapac case for my Iphone and use the GPS to track my paddles. I like it cause I can wear it around my neck or stick it in my suit pocket. I've gone swimming with it on a lot and never had a leak issue. I like that its clear and soft too so I can eaily use the device while its in the Aquapac. I dont know if this would work for your ipod cause I dont know how you would get the headphones through it without compromising the seal, not to mention that if you fall in your headphones are done for. Anyway, I am happy with that brand so I thought I'd mention it.

[1tuberider]

No one has mentioned a leash.  Also you need at least one paddle. I have at least 6.  Yes I have 7 boards also.  For cold water I use a wetsuit and in warm water a nice swimsuit. I also have various wetsuits in different thicknesses and various rash guards to cover a wide variety of conditions.  Don't forget your booties and hood. And finally I need a van to store my equipment.

Accessories can cost more than the board.   

[surf4food]

Fishing gear and beer cooler.

http://www.uppgrader.com/2011/04/bote-stand-up-paddle-board/

[exetersup]

how about this for your water bottle:

[CVSURF]

Thank you all for your recomendations.