- MVMichael V.Verified BuyerI recommend this productActivity SwimmingRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoGreat for swimming
Great fit and a great help swimming laps in cold (16°) water.
Was this helpful? - WTWilliam T.Verified BuyerI recommend this productActivity Paddling SportsRated 5 out of 5 stars6 months agoAn excellent vest for kayaking.
The childproof vest is great for kayaking, it provides warmth to the core but isn’t too hot when paddling.
This is the second chillproof vest I have owned. I owned the first vest for over 10 years and wore it regularly until I lost it somewhere. It was still in good order and being used.
When I decided that the old vest was definitely lost I bought a new one and I have been very happy with it.
This is a great product.
Was this helpful? - NFNathan F.I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 years ago5 Stars
At my age and Polynesian descent, I hate being cold! Optimal temperature while training and racing is vital for enjoyment and successful performance. I use the Hybrid Long Pants and Sleeveless Vest for the bulk of my paddle training, which is a combination of ocean surf ski, down river and white water. The major advantage I discovered with Sharkskin was that I am comfortable in cold conditions but I don't overheat if there is a temperature change. I have used it in many different ways, under my wetsuit canyoning, winter mountain biking and kite boarding. Sharkskin is wonder wear!
Was this helpful? - BKBen K.I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 years ago5 Stars
I’ve had a few paddles in the Sharkskin Chest Vest in some really cold and windy Christchurch winter conditions. I really like how it stays dry on the inside and the fleece type material is really comfortable against the body. It doesn’t feel like other ’wetsuit’ vests as it moulds and moves with the paddling action and doesn’t restrict me at all. You can tell it provides 100% protection against the wind and cold as I could not feel any draught through the material, and it holds my body heat in well too. To top it off -it also looks cool! All in all a great product that will keep me paddling through winter chill free.
Was this helpful? - MWMike W.I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 years ago5 Stars
Basically the Sharkskin comes out when the temperature is below 15 degrees... I wore mine the other day in Munich when the training on the Regatta course the temperature got to 12 degrees, and that’s the middle of summer over here. Yesterday we went into Munich and checked out the standing wave on the river where guys are all surfing in full length wetsuits, hoods and booties. I asked a guy for a couple of rides on his board and jumped in with boardies, a short sleeve thermal and my Sharkskin vest over the top. I was sweet -didn’t even get cold.
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