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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 4 months ago #1791
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Hi all. I have very fair skin and am already noticing sun damage from kayaking in short sleeve rashguards. But, most of the time I am kayaking in Florida and I don't want to wear a thick long-sleeved rashguard. I need something that will protect my skin without being warm, just a layer to block the sun. I'm going to Ecuador to paddle in January and would like to get a long sleeve top before heading down. Right now it's cold enough in Florida that I'm using the long sleeve tops I have for late fall and early spring kayaking on the Nantahala (brrrrrr). I would be most grateful for any suggestions.
Thanks! Nicole  |
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 3 months ago #1792
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try some peak uk kit thats whwt ive got. don't know if they post to the US but heres the website www.peakuk.com/
see if you like it from andy |
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 3 months ago #1793
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you might also want to check out some of the rash guards surfers are using, quicksilver, billa bong and what ever their names are
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 3 months ago #1796
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[quote:6a31f09dcb="andy666"]try some peak uk kit thats whwt ive got. don't know if they post to the US but heres the website www.peakuk.com/
see if you like it from andy[/quote:6a31f09dcb] i think they ship worldwide these days: www.kayakstore.net/shop/ If you're happy, you're successful.
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 3 months ago #1817
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Sun Cream?
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 3 months ago #1820
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I paddled for 3 years in any one of the following:
- a rashie - just a lightweight one that people wear here in oz at the beach - it's made out of the same stuff that swim suits are made out of, but it's longsleeved. I paid less than $20 for it - a thermal top - as in a polypropelene thermal top - an old longsleeved white cotton business shirt - if it's really hot, they're great - they're cheap and wonderfully cool, and all the guys look fabulous in them! You've just got to make sure that it's seriously hot where you're paddling, cause if it get's cold, or you're forced to bivvy (is there a paddling term for bivvy?) you'll end up hypothermic. It's funny - that's what most people in central to northern Australia paddle in - I didn't see a CAG til I got to Penrith! steff |
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 3 months ago #1821
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i went to france paddling the alps and wore a short sleve rash top most the time apart from when it was raining, i didnt want to get wet. and swimming shorts.
only in the winter do i wear my cag, until i get a short sleve 1. |
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 3 months ago #1849
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I just ordered a Dakine long-sleeve rashguard from essentialsurf.com. Once I've had a chance to give it a go, I'll let y'all know if it was worth my $24.00. Thanks again!
Nicole  |
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 3 months ago #1852
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Hi there,
There are some cold water rivers in Ecuador by the way! I took a Dry cag (and wore it) for all the sections on the Quios near Baeza. This in the mountain range that you go over to get to Tena. I also found there was more creeking than playboating (even though I took my playboat and had a great time). Have a nice trip, Neil |
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 2 months ago #3085
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While in Ecuador I did get the chance to test out my new rashguard. It was exactly what I needed. Sunblock hasn't been enough to protect my skin from damage even with reapplication, so I really needed a long sleeve top that I could wear even on a warm river on the hottest July day. This one is going to do the trip. It's a thin material with a good fit and very breatheable. I didn't get overheated and my arms stayed out of the sun! I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a lightweight, long-sleeved rash guard.
Dakine long-sleeve rashguard from essentialsurf.com Thanks for all your suggestions! Nicole |
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Rashguard suggestion 19 years 2 months ago #3092
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you could have also just bought a hydroskin long sleeve shirt from one of the dealers like i did
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