O'Neill Wetsuits Men's Basic Skins Short Sleeve Rash Guard Vest

I bought this top for a two week holiday, to replace one I had had for years. It was to used for sailing, diving, snorkelling, sea and pool swimwear and generally on the beach and poolside.The top fits very well it is nice and sturdy and didn’t ride up as others have. It has a decent elasticity which meant it stayed where it was meant to in the water and held water against my skin to keep me cool and or hot as required. The stitching is solid and the shape held well. It is also thankfully (it often isn’t!) long enough to be tucked in comfortably. I used it almost very day for two weeks in combination with another rash vest and had chosen the very bright yellow colour to be easily recognisable to my children and group when I was in the water.As a PADI dive master and a kayak instructor I have had many similar products over the years I like buy trusted diving or surfing brands as they tend to stand the test of time. This top has done an excellent job thus far and it appears likely to be with me for many years. I’m happy to recommend it.

It is a good quality brand and nice looking top. Bought for my sone who is slim with a long body and he found it a bit tight but good long length and liked it overall.

Had mine on over a week of beach holiday under a short sleeve wet suit. No rash. Could slip the wet suit off and let the vest dry off in the sun as plenty of UV protection. Worth the little extra for the quality - I had a small and it fits like a glove.

Very tight fit so if you want it looser go a size up. Good length from collar to bottom and does not ride up.

Bought a few of these for paddleboarding. Very good in the summer, any hint of a belly and it shows lol. Not very forgiving in that regard but thats what its designed for :) use it all the time

A bit on the thin flimsy side.

This is an attractive rash vest which I primarily wanted to wear in the public pools at Center Parcs in May both in and out of doors to avoid displaying too much skin and because it's often cold when transitioning between indoors and outdoors. We also go bodyboarding in Cornwall in July and wear full length wetsuits so it will be useful for that too.My wife duly measured me up (I am 5' 7", 36 waist, around 40" chest) so I ordered a large. This was basically miniature so I had to order a 2XL in white (pictured with me wearing it). Tip from me: the black colour probably hides middle age spread and general lumpiness best out of all the colours (as other reviewers have commented) but on a hot sunny day, black wetsuits, shirts etc. will heat you up quicker in the sun as I have noticed while sweating away trying to put up a beach tent. In any case, by the time I reordered, black was not available in XXL so I had to choose white. I would say order at least one size up from what you measure at.

I'll keep this very brief.This is a great quality Wetsuit and fits perfect. However, like other reviews, I ordered two sizes bigger than what I really am. I am a "L" but ordered "2XL" for this and it fits perfect and stretches well.Update June 27th. Actually used in the Sea today, as I waded up to waist height, with some small waves breaking at my chest. Air temperature was 18c (64f) and whilst I was soaked, this wetsuit top kept me warm.Highly recommended item.