Rash Guard and Dive Skin

Let a Rashguard make every dive more comfortable

If you thought Lycra was just an eighties thing you were wrong. A Dive Skin and/or Rash Guard shirt items enhance diving and watersports activities by adding an extra layer of skin to your body.

Perfect as a Surfing Rash Guard and More

They protect you from minor scrapes, stings, abrasions or chaffing. They're even effective against the sun (always wear sunscreen when outdoors, even with clothing over it). Many divers like to wear a dive skins under their wetsuit or drysuit to make getting in and out easier. And board riders love using them as a surfing rash guard, too.

Dive Skin - your ultimate protection from harmful UV rays

Rash Guard and Dive skins are a great way to yield the intense sun without having to apply sun screen as frequently. A rash guard is made up of lycra spandex and nylon or polyester and is becoming increasingly popular among families due to the strong SPF it yields. Most rashguards today sport an SPF of 35+. These are great for children because they can protect them without having to frequently apply sunscreen. The lycra also keeps them cool during a scorching summer day.

Rash guard and Dive Skins are also frequently seen on surfers, snorkelers, wakeboarders, body boarders, windsurfers and many other water sports enthusiasts. These rash guard shirts prevent surfboard chafing. It also offers protection from irritation caused by impact with surface water.

Full Length Rashguard

Dive skin and Rash Guards today are also coming in full length suits. These are ideal for scuba divers during the summer when it is too hot to wear a wetsuit. These full length dive skins are great protection from pesky sea lice and jelly fish stings. Great dive protection during a hot day!

Rashguards aren’t just for surfers anymore!

Rash guards were created with surfers in mind but have grown into a water sport protection phenomenon. You can't get near water without seeing one. The rash guard industry is now broading from the water sports area to the sports industry. A Rash Guard is primarily worn in sports practice because the lycra/spandex materials help sweat evaporate faster than a normal t-shirt. These also eliminate the risk of rash during practice. You can find them in different styles, like the short Sleeve rashguards or long sleeve rashguards to fit your need. Whatever the case may be whether you go snorkeling or scuba diving you must wear a rashguard to protect your skin.

Whether you want full protection from sea lice, protection from board rash, or just SPF protection without frequently applying sunscreen then there is a rash guard for you. Divers Direct carries the brands that have dominated the rash guard industry. We have the latest rash guard fashions from Billabong, O'neill, EVO, Roxy, and Quicksilver here at diversdirect.com and at some of our south florida locations.