I don't recall if there is or was a threade on this topic or not, so here ya go. How many fellas or ladies on here use them? I normally don't, but I am thinking about starting. Usually during the summer, anything longer then 2 hours in the water and I have to rub some Vaseline, no not whale jiz, in my pits so I don't rash up. I am also pretty bad at coming in to reapply sun screen, too. I know there used to be some jokes about DE people using white rash guards or something, yadda yadda. Anyway, thoughts, pros, cons, etc?
I wear a .5 mil vest in the summer. If I don't wear anything I will destroy my nips to the point where i'm unsure if they will ever heal haha. Best one I have tried is made by Xcel. Rip Curl makes one that really sucks.
I use one pretty regularly. Had the spandex kind but those are lame. I like the t-shirt ones and long sleeve but they will ride up. Also, when it's a bit chilly in the am I will rock a wetsuit vest. It provides a little more warmth. Agreed with the previous comment. I mainly use it so I can avoid using and re-spreading a TON of block.
you know, if you lube up with Vaseline and surf in a wind swell. The Vaseline that slicks off will create an area where the waves will be cleaner. [video=youtube;f2H418M3V6M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2H418M3V6M[/video]
I always wear a long sleeve rashguard when surfing. Florida sun is brutal. Also I hate getting surfing boart wax in my manly chest hair.
I wear a tee shirt. My beer belly don't fit in a rash guard. I never wear a condom either for the same reason. My cocque is just too dang big.
2nd the .5mm vest if it's early and the sun's not too strong. I go to a long sleeve rashie if it's more mid-day or if the freaking green headed vampire flies are out like they were this morning in the Jerz. They will literally stalk you in the lineup if the wind is offshore (blowing over the marsh/bay).
Always. I don't see any downside wearing rashguard. Melanoma is no joke. Saves on sunscreen too, and is more effective.
I got like a 7 year old wetsuite top 1 mil that I like to use, but to keep a little warmer Personally- if it was a little warmer- I would opt for no rash guard / wetsuite top. If your getting a rash- the trick is not to wax your board as often or use less wax or less sticky
