rash vests?

**gromit** · 21-05-2005, 23:17

Boots and Next now sell similar items for younger children and I have to say my son has never got sun burnt with them, they are factor 40. It is great to know where to look for another one once he has outgrown his, thank you for the link to the site - I had a look, very nice womens and mens too!

**stabard** · 24-05-2005, 17:50

we got the ones for the boys last year at Ron Jon's at the Festival Mall. They had a great choice.

**jeff66** · 24-05-2005, 22:41

As a surfer for the last 20 years... I would not shop at Ron Jons......
Beware though, these vests are NOT really good at UV protection, make sure she has sunblock underneath! They are really designed to stop the inner seams of a wet suit irritating the skin. Thats why the seams are usually on the outside of the vest.
Plenty of places sell them here and over there. I have a garage full of them!! If you go to Cocoa beach get one of Cocoa beach surf shops own ones, very good value!

**emm** · 24-05-2005, 23:20

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by jeff66
They are really designed to stop the inner seams of a wet suit irritating the skin. Thats why the seams are usually on the outside of the vest.
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So that's why they are called RASH vests - to stop you getting a rash from the wetsuit!! I've been wondering about that!!