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good rash vest?
Posted:
Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:14 pmby 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!
Posted:
Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:55 pmby 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.
Posted:
Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:46 pmby 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
Posted:
Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:07 amby parrysurf
Sykes wrote:"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.
Posted:
Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:08 pmby philstagg
Try Chillcheaters in Braunton....no gimmicks..just stuff that works
Posted:
Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:19 amby myate
Gul thermo rash vest from ebay...works a treat in winter and last few days to 'extend' the use of a summer wettie!
Posted:
Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:17 pmby 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
Posted:
Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:08 pmby 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.
Posted:
Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:21 pmby Silver Surfer
Cheers guys, thanks for all the suggestions!
Timely topic me thinks!
SS.
Posted:
Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:26 pmby danno
amputating the nipples works as well
Posted:
Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:32 amby corndog
Circleone short sleeved thermal rash is the dogs
Some of their stuff is nasty but not this one
Re: good rash vest?
Posted:
Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:48 amby jm11
I bought a Gul Thermo rash vest from Chelston Direct
Re: good rash vest?
Posted:
Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:37 amby 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!