About Rashguards

The Rashguard, sometimes referred to as a Rash Vest is an essential piece of equipment for the surfer. It's uses are threefold. No 1 is that it stops you getting a rash when you are surfing (no great surprise there then). Rubbing yourself up against a surfboard to hours on end can chafe the old nips', and leave you rather sore - not to mention those nice rashes under the arms and around your neck. No 2 is that they keep the sun off your skin. If you are out surfing in the mid day sun you will get burnt to a crisp - but not if you have your trusty rashvest on. No 3 is that they can give you a little extra layer of warmth for a lot less cost than a new wetsuit. (No 4 - everyone can see how buff you are after your sessions at the gym)

Useful Rashguard Advice

This is a simple section to write. The only advice that you really need when buying a rashvest is when buying a vest that will not be worn under a wetsuit make sure that the vest offers UV protection. Slip Slap Slop and all that eh! One last think - if you are going to wear your rash vest with boardshorts and not under a wetsuit it will need to be a tight fit, if it is a little loose the water can get in under it and cause all sorts of problems.

So now you have to choose, do you want it to have long sleeves, short sleeves or do you need it for extra warmth.