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rash guards at the beach.

Do you all wear a rash guard at the beach?  Are they super uncomfortable?
Everyone I go to the beach with in the summer wears one but I don't want funny tan lines so I never do but I was wondering if they are worth it?

http://www.swimspot.com/Reef-Rash-Guard-Feel-the-Rhythm-Pink-2196.aspx

Re: rash guards at the beach.

  • No, I don't wear one and I can't recall seeing them on anyone over the age of 4 where we go.  I would think it would be uncomfortable. I always feel like my DS is uncomfortable in his and extra-sweaty.
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  • I've worn them when I'm surfing or snorkeling, but never just because. I'm not sure what the purpose of that would be even.
  • I only wear one if I am doing some sort of water sport and don't want my bikini top falling off.  DH surfs and wears one for additional sun protection, since he is in/on the water for hours at a time.  If you're not planning on being in the water a lot, you're probably fine with whatever sort of cover-up you would normally wear.  

    ETA - re. comfort, I find them to be too tight around the neck for my liking. 

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  • Athleta has some nice ones. When I lived near the beach I would wear one a lot, as did a lot of the locals. It really saved my skin as I would go to the beach almost daily.
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    Do you all wear a rash guard at the beach?  Are they super uncomfortable?
    Everyone I go to the beach with in the summer wears one but I don't want funny tan lines so I never do but I was wondering if they are worth it?

    http://www.swimspot.com/Reef-Rash-Guard-Feel-the-Rhythm-Pink-2196.aspx

    What beach? When I go to Oahu, I bring mine. I love wearing it while snorkeling. It keeps me a little warmer than just a bikini and I don't need to worry about getting sunburned. Mine is too dorky to wear for hanging out on the beach. It has long sleeves Stick out tongue and the body is neoprene. Are most of them just the thin material?

     

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  • The reason I was interested in one is because I am large chested and more than once my kid has accidentally pulled down my suit and flashed my husband's entire family :)
  • I do, when I surf. 
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  • Then I would definitely get one. If anyone says anything about it say that you want it for sun protection.
  • I have worn them while stand up paddling, kayaking, and surfing and never felt like I got a weird tan line. I like the extra sun protection while doing water sports.

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