USVI-On-Line

many thanks for those who replied to my packing panic post. as always, responses were incredibly helpful

This might be a stupid question since it is the hottest part of the year to snorkel but I'll ask anyway. Short or long sleeve?

Also, how is Land's End sizing?

I don't know about the sizing. We have both ls and ss rash guards. There have been times where one of us has gotten too much sun and need the ls rash guard . . . But normally our arms don't need much protection. The areas we need a little extra help with are the back and shoulders. You won't regret the purchase, we love ours and wear them whenever we our on the water.

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I prefer the short sleeve. The long sleeve rashguard that I have does not fit tight at the wrists when wet and just bothers me when in the water. My wife likes that it provides her better sun protection and the loose sleeves do not bother her. She also has issues with getting chilly in the water when we visit (Nov/Dec)

I have and use both. I usually wear the short sleeved one, but like the long sleeved one for days I am going to be out in the sun a long time--like a boat trip day. I don't find it to be any hotter than the short sleeved one.

Before reading this forum yesterday, I didn't even know what a rash guard was. Now I think I need one for my next trip to STJ.

Learn something new every day.

I like the SLEEVELESS. You can get them at Academy or whatever Sporting Goods store is in your city. The reason I like sleeveless is I can leave it on over my suit and not get hot if we are going to lunch, etc.

I have the Lands End medium short sleeve and it fits like it should true to size.

I have heard that Old Navy has a shirt that is similar to a rash guard and offers great protection from the sun, but at a much lower price. You may want to check that out.

We like the short sleeve rash guards from Coolibar. The shirts are a bit pricier than some places, but are made well and true to size. My only suggestion is don't get white, because it's too hard to keep clean. We ordered black for our next trip.

Hi - Our family will be in St.John next summer. Just wondering can you use the under armour football shirts as rashguards. Not sure if they offer the full protection. I know my son has several that would fit my daughter for next year.

I prefer long sleeve; better protection from sun and scratches if the tide or another person pushes you toward coral. They are warmer but as a diver, I prefer that.

Wear something go you will burn.

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