Hi, somebody told me that this shirt keeps cool on tropical town tours. Is this true? Or do I need a thicker fabric that keeps the water longer?
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It probably is true because it allows the air to flow thru the shirt. I've used it for basketball games and its much cooler than a cotton shirt
53854
I plan to use ours in the summer, with onesies underneath. :) I wouldn't consider it too thick.
424231
I haven't had any problems with the fabric in hot weather. It does not retain the heat.
1455035
This shirt is a rash guard. It is very thin, not neoprene, with no insulation factors whatsoever. I use to to protect from sun and to keep BCD from rubbing. I am a Master Diver and have logged many dives with this. It would be appropriate for warm tropical diving to protect from chafing, but will not keep you warm.
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The fabric is fairly water repellent but probably not fully waterproof. It's a nylon fabric, coated on the inside with something shiny. I bought it for using in a tiny town in Mexico and left it there, so I can't look at it now. The top of the fabric bag has a drawstring and it has a flap over that so I'm sure that unless you're in a monsoon, it'd keep at least most of the water out.
387111
It's great but you have to make sure it is tight when you put it on. I got rain water come in through the sides. That's the only downside.
186126
This shirt is designed for warm weather, as it has many different ventilation flaps to help air circulate. It would make for a great hiking shirt on warm hot days, as it keeps you cool and does not hold any type of sweat. It is very thin and lightweight.
1809992
No it does not keep you dry. The fabric will allow rain to drip through. Sure is nice though for keeping an area cooler though. I have two over an area where I do some potting and it helps a lot.
166356
Yes it keeps the water warm if its sunny in the area you live in. I dont know if it would if you live somewhere that it rains alot.
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I have only used mine in dryer climates, but it is a sturdy canvas. I would not expect it to prevent water from seeping through in a heavy downpour, but in misty or slightly rainy weather, it should be fine. I'm sure there are products out there to make it even more water resistant if you are often in inclement weather.
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I've used it in light rains, and it's been perfectly fine. But, I've never used it in heavy rain.I imagine it would be fine, as long as the top is under your sleeve, and you aren't getting entirely drenched for a long time
367361
It is high quality (not the cheap stuff). I'd advise in a hot climate to take a damp cloth each night and wipe it around the brim and let it air-dry. As long as you don't do a Bruce Willis-style safari....yeah, it'll hold out for three weeks.....and still be around in a year or two.
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Jose has a point, but thermal isn't for laps. I have a variety of wetsuits including a plain neoprene short suit with long sleeves and a sleeveless 3/4" terry lined suit for California Deep Diving. This shirt you want is perfect for laps, so what if it is ALSO UV protection, it keeps drops of water off your arms as you lift them from the pool so cold air doesn't hit your wet arms, thus you stay warm. UV is a bonus but not your focus. Treat yourself, O'Neill has a great reputation !!
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I've been wearing it as a cover over a down jacket, and my jacket has not been getting wet. I also wore it over a sweatshirt on a cruise ship in Glacier Bay. My camera got too wet to use again, but my sweatshirt stayed dry. I guess I should have used the jacket to cover the camera too.
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I only wore it around the pool in Palm Springs. It's not form fitting, at least the size I got for myself but I don't like them to fit that way...but no issues with the shirt getting hot.Hope that helps. Ps. lots of compliments on the "look" of the shirt.
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I bought the next size up to fit my 18' Bayliner Capri, which is a walkthrough outboard. The size I bought covers the boat, the swim platform and the outboard motor. Size and fit are fine, but the sun is hard on the cover. We live in Redding California, and have 300+ days of intense sun. I park in the sun and I had a tear after the first year. I took it in to a awning maker, but he would not sew it because the fabric was too weakened by the sun. I taped it up with gorilla duct tape and it has lasted a second season that way. The tarp has been waterproof as it advertises, it looks good and fits good, but just does not stand up to intense sun exposure. I bought the next size up to fit my 18' Bayliner Capri, which is a walkthrough outboard. The size I bought covers the boat, the swim platform and the outboard motor. Size and fit are fine, but the sun is hard on the cover. We live in Redding California, and have 300+ days of intense sun. I park in the sun and I had a tear after the first year. I took it in to a awning maker, but he would not sew it because the fabric was too weakened by the sun. I taped it up with gorilla duct tape and it has lasted a second season that way. The tarp has been waterproof as it advertises, it looks good and... » Read More I bought the next size up to fit my 18' Bayliner Capri, which is a walkthrough outboard. The size I bought covers the boat, the swim platform and the outboard motor. Size and fit are fine, but the sun is hard on the cover. We live in Redding California, and have 300+ days of intense sun. I park in the sun and I had a tear after the first year. I took it in to a awning maker, but he would not sew it because the fabric was too weakened by the sun. I taped it up with gorilla duct tape and it has lasted a second season that way. The tarp has been waterproof as it advertises, it looks good and fits good, but just does not stand up to intense sun exposure. « Show Less
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I haven't tried it yet b/c I bought it for this season's soccer games. The fabric is slick and of a descent thickness so I believe it will be at the very least water resistant.