O’Neill has long been known for their high quality and functional wetsuits and sun protective shirts. Now, the same attention to detail is available in a lower priced value-driven sun shirt for men. Pay for function, not fashion – this value priced rashguard delivers. The O’Neill Basic Series brings the sun protection and fit you need, with pared-down graphics and a lower price. 50+ UV Protection factor 6 ounce polyester/spandex with 4-way stretch Quick-dry material goes from ocean to beach and back Boardshort connector loop at lower hem helps keep shirt (and shorts!) in place during active watersports Flatlock stitched for comfort, plus strategic seamless paddle zones under the arm and down the side to reduce abrasion Short sleeves for maximum flexibility and comfort Cleanly designed graphics for a classic look Note: sized to fit VERY snugly; go up a size or two for a looser fit.
RIDICULOUSLY SMALL Yes, other reviewers had commented on how small this shirt is and how it is supposed to stretch to fit your body very tightly. How small and how tightly is hard to appreciate until you actually buy one of these things, so I am posting a photo of an XL size shirt that I got.The shoulder width is just slightly over 18 inches wide (the full length of the ruler at the top), and the width at the waist/hips is about 14 inches (that is a foot long ruler at the bottom).A…
Check sizing on O’neill website. Don’t size up if you are athletic build About the sizing:I’m 6’1″, 185lbs, athletic/muscular build. With a 43.5″ chest and a 32″ waist and at my weight the chart on O’neal’s page says I should be in a large but because of everything here I went XL. Should have trusted the O’neal page as this isn’t supposed to be baggy, it’s supposed to be a second skin. The XL is very long and has extra space around the middle that will end up flapping around in the wind when wet and I’m paddling on the river.Do yourself a…