Rash Shirts & bottoms for swimming/snorkeling

[Cbr1k]

Hi folks,

I want to take my GF snorkeling & swimming, but being a ranger she does do well in the sun.

Who in Perth has the best range of Rash Shirts & Bottoms (Full length)

Dive Stores or Clothing Stores?

Thanks

[Pinkee]

Dive shop on Scarborough beach road, MT hawthorn does a full length rashie type thing. Plush lined too. Mate has one and reckons its pretty good. More designed as a wettie liner but will keep the sun off from head to toe.

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[Flyboy]

Dive shops have what you're looking for. Ask for a 'Stinger' suit. I use Australasian Dive Academy In Cannington (mostly cos they're close to me). Nelson will help you get the sizing right. I just bought a new 5mm wettie from them and have been very happy with it.

Edit: Check the box for a SPF rating too. Some are UV resistant, others aren't. Go for one with SPF 50+

[Blondie09]

Dive shops have what you're looking for. Ask for a 'Stinger' suit. I use Australasian Dive Academy In Cannington (mostly cos they're close to me). Nelson will help you get the sizing right. I just bought a new 5mm wettie from them and have been very happy with it.

Edit: Check the box for a SPF rating too. Some are UV resistant, others aren't. Go for one with SPF 50+

WFBS^^^ Nelson is fantastic and will spend the time with you to explain everything.....And then some more.

[emrys74]

What they said ^^^ Nelson is a good bloke and knows his onions. Bought a lot of gear of him.

[Stoneville]

You can also get them from the Cancer Council - Swim Skin (Cotton - Lycra), more of a drag suit though, I used to train in one of them for my swim to Rottnest, bought one of the under the wetsuit ones for the actual swim to Rotto, brand Restless (long sleeve as well) was in the water for 9 hours (long story) and didn't get burnt, so they must be pretty good Tip - if you're going to wear them for a loooong swim, wear them inside out!!

Bought the Restless suit from the Dive shop on High Rd, near Leach Hwy