good rash vest?

[Silver Surfer]

Hi,

I've always worn a cotton t-shirt under my wetty in winter to add an extra layer and also to avoid the dreaded nipple rash.

However cotton is cotton and works ok, but, can anyone reccomend a really warm rash vest maybe long sleeved that really makes a big difference in winter, thats actually worth the money and not just a fasion statement? (O'NEILL THERMO-X LONG SLEEVE CREW looks like it might actually be good?)


Happy winter surfing!

[Jonah_Fro]

I got an Alder long sleeve thermo last year. Really warm. Can't remember the name, but it's black and red. Got it at the little pink shop in Croyde.

[Sykes]

"The dreaded nipple rash", lol.

I hadn't thought of that in 25 years, since I was a lad boogie boarding in Southern California. Thank God for Florida and 85 degree water

[parrysurf]

"The dreaded nipple rash", lol.

I hadn't thought of that in 25 years, since I was a lad boogie boarding in Southern California. Thank God for Florida and 85 degree water

Shoot in 85 degree water I get more nipple rash, and my ribs get sore too.
The wettie is good for some protection and padding too.

[philstagg]

Try Chillcheaters in Braunton....no gimmicks..just stuff that works

[myate]

Gul thermo rash vest from ebay...works a treat in winter and last few days to 'extend' the use of a summer wettie!

[phillwilson]

i have a neil pryde 0.5mm one that does a great job plugging a few gaps in the chest of my gul..the bits where my muscles should be i think

nice and warm

[greypump]

A cotton t-shirt is not good news to wear for warmth - when wet they will give you a chill as they don't hold any heat. You need polypropelene or another wicking fibre such as merino wool. Most thermal rashies are man made polypropelene. I have a thermo X and they are very good and certainly WARM! I also have an Xcel poly pro rashie which is v good but not as thick and warm but harder wearing and a tighter fit. Doesn't feel as nice as the Thermo X - I'd go for one of O'Neill personally. If you are in UK trans surf have them at good prices.

I think after wearing a cotton shirt you should notice a big difference.

[Silver Surfer]

Cheers guys, thanks for all the suggestions!

Timely topic me thinks!

SS.

[danno]

amputating the nipples works as well

[corndog]

Circleone short sleeved thermal rash is the dogs Some of their stuff is nasty but not this one

[jm11]

I bought a Gul Thermo rash vest from Chelston Direct

[Silver Surfer]

Well, had excel polly pro longsleave all winter under my wetsuit. Feels like my 3-2 is actually a 5-3! And when summer came . . . I kept it on!

Can definately recommend!