Rash Vests Make For More Comfortable Dives

A rash vest, also known as a rash guard or rashie, is a one piece outfit that is made from either spandex, nylon, or polyester. These unique garments are skin tight and cover the torso, upper arms, and upper legs. They are usually secured to the wearer with a zipper that goes up the front. They were originally created as a lightweight skin covering that is used to prevent chafing in water sports such as surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, wake boarding, kayaking, and others. Unlike wetsuits, rash vests were not designed to provide warmth to the wearer, only skin protection.

In addition to offering protection from chafing, these garments are an excellent way to protect yourself from sun exposure while engaged in water sports. You can even get one in long sleeves for extra protection, if needed. Of course, you will definitely want to use sunscreen on those parts of your body that the garment does not cover.

Rash vests are perfect for scuba diving in warm, tropical waters. In a warm environment, you don't always want to wear a wetsuit, especially if you are diving in fairly shallow waters. They can also be the perfect thing to wear underneath you buoyancy control device and other dive gear to prevent chafing and improve the overall comfort of your dive.

As you might imagine, they come in a variety of sizes and colors and are available for men, women, and children. A typical ladies model is usually indistinguishable from one for men, except for the size and colors. In fact, some of them are unisex by design and can be worn by either gender. Kids versions are very easy to find and even come in more vibrant colors and designs that are more suitable for children.

Rash vests are not expensive at all. Adult models average between $25 to $50. Children's models are available from as little as $5 to $30. The affordable prices of these garments make them an ideal addition to your dive gear or swim gear.

A rash vest can make a significant difference in the comfort of your swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, wake boarding, surfing, and other water activities. They are so versatile that you are sure you get your money's worth out of one if you are someone who enjoys a variety of water related activities. You will definitely want to add one of these versatile garments to your dive gear collection.