Product Description : U.V. and Rash Protection Shirt This is a rashguard, and it fits like a rashguard is supposed to. If they sized them like shirts, no surfer would wear one because it would be horrible when used for its original purpose.The reason so many people are having size problems is that rashguards were originally made to wear under a wetsuit. They were to prevent rubbing and chafing, which can be a problem with long days of surfing, and they also help improve the warmth to some extent. They need to be very tight, as no one wants to be paddling out and have a loose shirt moving around and creeping up to your armpits, under your wetsuit. The sizings are correct if you use them under a wetsuit. I wear a medium shirt and can wear a medium rashguard just fine, but if you're buying this for a sunshirt or a beach shirt, even if you're playing around in the water, do what everyone suggests and buy one that's a lot larger. If you want it for surfing (even if you're in tropical water and are just using it as a sun protection top) buy the size it lists, or you're likely to find it won't stay down in place, even if you use the loop to fasten it to your trunks. I bought the Oneil Wetsuit Basic Skin Long Sleeve Crew Black, Large for UV protection in the water. I love it. It keeps off the sun without making me hot. Research shows that Black and darker colors provide added UV protection in addition to the UV protection of the material. I bicycled to the pool in it then went swimming in it...excellent performance. I purchased a Large based on the size chart... next time I would go 1 size up. This shirt is a nice basic skin rashguard. It is made from comfortable material and fits nice. The reviews are true that you have to buy a larger size. To help you decide what size I am 5'11" 178lbs,I have a 32" waist and 42" chest. I decided to go with an XXL and it fits perfect. It is a comfortable snug in the chest/arms and loose but snug fit in the waist. Length is fine. I have not worn it yet in the water but other reviews say it loosens up more when wet. I gave this shirt 5 stars because I think the bad reviews are decreasing it's overall rating. That being said I still believe this shirt to be a 4 or 5 star rating just make sure you get the right size.
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