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Author: | AntonLargiader [ Sun May 19, 2013 4:34 am ] |
Post subject: | Neoprene tops |
I looked in a bunch of cold-weather sailing threads but didn't find much on the individual neoprene tops & shorts. The tops, like the Ronstan 0.5mm and the Stohlquist 1mm, look very interesting and affordable. Mostly I need to reduce the evaporative cooling when sailing; I don't tend to sail in water colder than the low 60s F, and typically high 60s or 70s. How do these tops work best for you? I see some references to using them with a spray jacket, but I don't quite see the point. When would I want to use a jacket with them, and when might I use them alone? How durable are they? |
Author: | sunvista [ Sun May 19, 2013 12:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Neoprene tops |
I have two 2mm neoprene tops. One with short sleeves and one sleeveless. Both are very comfortable. The sleeveless one keeps me cozy on cloudy, cooler days all through summer. I think tops thinner than 2mm would just be an expensive rash guard. Separate neoprene shorts and tops make it a lot easier to pee too. |
Author: | AntonLargiader [ Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:39 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Neoprene tops |
sunvista wrote: I have two 2mm neoprene tops. One with short sleeves and one sleeveless. Both are very comfortable. The sleeveless one keeps me cozy on cloudy, cooler days all through summer. I think tops thinner than 2mm would just be an expensive rash guard. Separate neoprene shorts and tops make it a lot easier to pee too. Still thinking about this... what brand are the tops you use? I don't see much short-sleeve stuff out there. |
Author: | hobie18rich [ Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Neoprene tops |
I like this one. http://www.trapout.com/product_info.php ... erWarm-Top |
Author: | buxton [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:39 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Neoprene tops |
Take a look at some kayaking sites, they tend to have more to offer. I like NRS products. nrsweb.com |
Author: | sunvista [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:55 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Neoprene tops |
AntonLargiader wrote: Still thinking about this... what brand are the tops you use? I don't see much short-sleeve stuff out there. Both tops are O'Neill. Picked up one at a local surf shop and the other online somewhere, probably Amazon. Google O'neill Hammer. Also Body Glove Fusion and Billabong Foil.
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