| Rash vests, also known as rash guards, are staple | | | | wetsuits, the Cypher PS is equipped with a battery |
| equipments for surfers. The main objective of a rash | | | | operated heating system that uses infra red |
| vest is to prevent a surfer from getting a rash. | | | | technology. With a push of a button the Heat Vest |
| Rubbing against the board will result to chaffing | | | | System maintains your body's temperature which |
| without adequate protective gear. It also serves as | | | | means you can last longer in colder temperature. |
| protection against the sun. When you're spending | | | | The vest itself is suitable for surfing and scuba diving. |
| that much time on the beach, sunburn is an imminent | | | | It can be worn on its own or under any wetsuit. The |
| threat. A rash guard also provides warmth and can | | | | vest is made from lightweight polypropylene which so |
| be used by scuba divers. Although not as good an | | | | your body will not be restricted from any kind of |
| insulator as wetsuits, a rashie still gets the job done | | | | movement. |
| when you are diving under warm water. | | | | The heating system is placed in a pad on the lower |
| The best tip when it comes to buying a rash vest is | | | | part of the vest. It has two heat settings: low and |
| to consider the UV protection. Another is the size, | | | | high. Press it once to get to the high setting; the red |
| you must ensure that the vest fits perfectly with | | | | light will let you know it's on high. Press it twice for |
| your physique otherwise water will get inside the suit. | | | | low setting; the green light will tell you it's on low. |
| Below is a short list of some of the best rash guards | | | | Hold the button for 4 seconds to turn it off. |
| available on the market today: | | | | XCEL Hooded Polypro |
| Body Glove 6oz. Basic Lycra Short Sleeve Shirt | | | | Know for producing quality wetsuits, XCEL has |
| Body Glove's 6 oz. short sleeve shirt offers SPF UV | | | | another addition to their collection: the XCEL Hooded |
| protection. This means that you don't have to worry | | | | Polypro Vest. If you have a wetsuit without a hood, |
| about the sun's harmful rays from harming your skin. | | | | this one's especially for you. The hood is lined with |
| This is especially good for fair skinned people which | | | | Titanium which prevents any water from entering |
| are most sensitive to the sun's rays. By itself, it | | | | your suit and fits perfectly to the contours of your |
| offers enough warmth for diving under warm water. | | | | face. |
| For colder water, you need to use a wetsuit on top | | | | Like every wetsuit made by XCEL, the vest itself is |
| of this rash guard to added insulation. | | | | comfortable, flexible and warm. The collar around the |
| Quiksilver - Cypher PS + Heat Vest System | | | | vest can be worn both inside and outside of your |
| Perhaps one of the most innovative rash guards | | | | wetsuit but to ensure that no water enters your suit, |
| currently sold today is Quicksilver's Cypher PS with a | | | | it is recommended keeping it outside. Not only is it a |
| Heat Vest System. Unlike most rash guards and | | | | quality rash vest, is reasonably priced as well. |