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AEsco48
11-19-2006, 07:06 AM
im guessing shortie...or maybe even just a top?

and whats inexpensive? $50, $100...?

im in Miami...

thanx

kiwiar2000
11-19-2006, 10:04 AM
Body Glove, bought in in Sports Authority last year(shortie) for like 80 bucks.

ricki
11-19-2006, 12:46 PM
im guessing shortie...or maybe even just a top?

and whats inexpensive? $50, $100...?

im in Miami...

thanx

If you're looking for just a top, I highly recommend the Neil Pryde Heat Seeker. I wear mine for much of the year. In the summer it keeps you cool and helps to avoid sunburn and in the cooler months I think it has reduced the time that I wear a wetsuit by about 2 to 3 months. It isn't a simple rash guard, the material is different and works in my experience.

You will still want a wetsuit, perhaps a full 3/2 for the colder days. Then again if you favor short sessions you can probably get away with less. I have frozen my butt off with a full 4/3 off Islamorada in a powerful cold front. Then again, I like to go for five to six hours plus as a rule if conditions are good. Hypothermia sucks, best to avoid it if you can.