rash guard question

[ineedmoney282]

I have a long sleeve rash guard shirt. It does offer warmth and I can usually tell a huge difference when there is a breeze blowing it also gives me UV protection. For $40 and three summers later I have to say I am pleased with my purchase.

[Dec]

I split mine right open last saturday. Somehow on a wipeout the board managed to bounce off me and rip it Means I'm going to have to fork out some extra cash!

[IDynamite]

hahahaha isnt 100C boiling water?

[Buy-Rash-Guards.com]

Rash guards are used for both rash and UV protection.

Long sleeve rash guards are mostly used for UV protection and they will not provide any extra warmth. In fact they can make you feel colder because they get wet and keep you wet - especially if there is any wind.

If you want long sleeve UV protection in the water with less chill you should try a StayDry shirt

Good luck!
Lori

[chris fixxy]

i learnt the hard way why you need a rasher this weekend.

DBB described me as looking 'like i'd been decapitated'. Still didnt spoil the weekend, i am grinning like a loon at my desk.

[ceweal]

Over here in warm waters, we use rashguards to protect against getting sunburnt, getting rashes, and being stung by jellyfishes, especially blue bottles.

[Milo]

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?

When i used to do long distance running, i would sometimes put band aids on my nipps, or loads of vasalene.
The problem i have with some rash vests is i slip from side to side as i paddle, the smooth shinny rash and the wettie slip against each other. A real pain when you start to paddle for the wave.

[nsidla]

I have a quicksliver long sleeve rashy and its nice until it goes below around 67, after that i prefer a 3/2.

[cow]

Is rash guard different from thermo guard?