rash guard question

[Bub]

Do rash guards provide any warmth/insulation at all? Just wondering. I saw long sleave rash guards for sale and didn't know why someone would buy a longsleave rawguard unless it gives some warmth.

[hawaiiSUCKSexceptsurf]

a little. like hawaii style cold.

[miamisurfer]

People buy longsleeves for sun protection.

[gdude335]

they also buy them for rash protection.
They are also used to be seen, in a surf school everyone has one of the same color and in suf comps they are used to differ the contestants.

[MyanRellick]

Do rash guards provide any warmth/insulation at all? Just wondering. I saw long sleave rash guards for sale and didn't know why someone would buy a longsleave rawguard unless it gives some warmth.

I've felt warmer in a long sleeve one, but it was dark and the sun was hitting it, so that's probably why.

It also provides UV protection..no sunblock, which is nice.

[isaluteyou]

I feel colder wearing just a rash guard than i would be just being bareback. If you want added insulation you need a thermal layering like the oneil thermo.

[Driftingalong]

I'd have to say no.

Mostly for UV/sun protection and rash protection.

[rich r]

Yeah - you need a 1 mil for some warmth. Otherwise, it's just like wearing a wet t-shirt in a cold breeze.

[TicTac]

Yeah - you need a 1 mil for some warmth. Otherwise, it's just like wearing a wet t-shirt in a cold breeze.

There speaks a voice of experience! I know exactly what that feels like :S

[Bub]

Thanks for the info. on the rash guard. I have tons of surfing supplies I need to get. I think rash guard will go low on the priority list for the moment. Most of what I need to buy needs to do with "keeping warm". I think some warm boots is my top priority. When the water temp was around 60 degrees I was semi-warm in my 3/2 full wetsuit (probably would have preferred a 4/3) but my feet were in serious pain from the cold. Hands didn't bother me much.

[hawaiiSUCKSexceptsurf]

really i feel warmer with mine on when its cloudy

[rich r]

If you're wearing a wetsuit, it's smart to have a rashguard on underneath.

But your feet are frozen in 60 degree water? Man, I use a 2/3 with 3 mil boots and 4-5 mil gloves in water down to 55.

I don't put boots/gloves on until it gets under 60.

[IdRatherBeSurfing]

i dont think ive even surfed in 60C water, its like somewhere in the 40's here at the mo

[justloafing]

Well a rash guard also helps with chest hair. Not only does it keep the wax from getting in the chest hair but also helps your board not look like a Chia board.

[RUSS-D]

A plain long sleeved rash gaurd isn't going to keep you warm. You would need to get one of the ones that are made of neoprene in 1mm thickness.

[squid]

They're good to take a bit of the wind off. It also helps with titty rash, not to mention a bit of UV protection. Inside a wetsuit it seems to enhance the warmth, but it could be mental. cheers.

[IDynamite]

in a related quesiton, how do i avoid getting such gnarly nipple rash when i surf without a rashguard? use less wax? arch my back more?

[justloafing]

in a related quesiton, how do i avoid getting such gnarly nipple rash when i surf without a rashguard? use less wax? arch my back more?

Buy some Tough Skin.

I never had the problem on a surfboard.

[squid]

in a related quesiton, how do i avoid getting such gnarly nipple rash when i surf without a rashguard? use less wax? arch my back more?

Buy a bra? Just kidding. Probably arching your back a bit more and using less wax directly under the chest.

[Dec]

i dont think ive even surfed in 60C water

I dont think anyone has....that's like boiling!

ts like somewhere in the 40's here at the mo

Wow...the UK....40C?....at the end of winter....



( ..somehow i think you meant Farenheight!)