Customer Reviews

O'Neill Skins Short Sleeve Rash Tee

5 star:		(33)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I went to various local stores for a rashguard. I normally wear a size XL shirt. Every rashguard in the stores were super tight. So I decided to give this looser fit rash tee a try. I did as suggested and ordered one size up. I ordered an XXL and it seems a bit loose. I would suggest for others to just order your normal tee shirt size.

I live in Miami, and my back and shoulders would be burned like a lobster in the sun (even with globs of waterproof sunscreen lotion) so I started wearing a cotton tee shirt in the pool last year. Because I'm getting older and am starting to get worried about premature skin aging and skin cancer from all the sun on my back. The problem with wearing a cotton tee shirt is that when your body is out of the water the shirt is heavy and makes you feel cold. So I started using this rash tee.

The rash tee is great. In the water you don't realize you are wearing anything. And out of the water it is light and comfortable. It wicks away the water quickly and doesn't feel cold. This rash tee is great in and out of the water. Also, the sun protection is better than any sunscreen lotion. This rash tee basically provides a complete sun block.

The only negative is that the sunscreen that I still put on my arms, face, and neck slightly stains the rash tee. The sunscreen bottle even says "will stain some fabrics". So be careful when putting on sunscreen, because it may stain the rash tee some. I bought the solid white rash tee. Probably if you bought a rash tee with some color it wouldn't have a problem. The staining makes the white tee look a little off-white or slightly yellow. So I would recommend getting a colored rash tee instead of the solid white if you are going to use sunscreen. I have used the rash tee about five times and it is starting to show some wear. I go in the pool about twice a week during the long Miami summer. It looks like this rash tee will only last one summer season, but I also have to buy a new bathing suit about every year also because of the UV rays and pool chlorine. So, I'll probably have to buy a new rash tee every year. I've been rinsing the rash tee out with fresh water after using it in the pool to try and keep the chlorine out in hopes it will make the rash tee last longer.

Loved this rash guard. It's better than a T-shirt because of the UV protection without having to put on sunscreen. Not sure of the SPF but can wear it all day without having to put on sunscreen. Rated it a 5 because of the fit. My husband has a little belly but because this fits like a loose T-shirt not a body-hugging surf shirt he does not look ridiculous in it. After having this for a month, bought a second one to have for next year.

The shirt fits like a glove, like it's supposed to. Here are my thoughts on the issues seen across all the reviews regarding fit:

If you are buying this to surf, you want it to be fitted, so in that respect "loose" in this description is a misnomer as it is relative to other rash guards that are spandex tight...it does not mean it is a loose fit like a typical baggy t-shirt. The neoprene hugs you and allows movement but leaves just a little to the imagination so to speak.

I am an in between size, wearing L or XL depending on the cut. I ordered the XL in this shirt and it fits well, so if you are in between also get the larger of the sizes that you normally wear.

I am an avid weight lifter, and am 5 lbs over a healthy bodyfat level, and maybe 20lbs away from a 6-pack. That being said I would not want to wear this shirt if I was significantly heavier/less fit with the size that I purchased, as there is not a lot of room left for extra weight around the mid-section and arms. In that case I can understand going up 2-3 sizes as others have in their reviews.

I have thought about getting a rash tee for a while, for a number of reasons and I've seen more kids with these on the beach lately, so I thought I would give it a try.

Let's face it, no matter how good the sunblock you put on, it will come off with various activity and over time. The SPF 50 of the tee helps a lot and offers other benefits as well.

Not only is it really comfortable, but really does help ease the chafing of a rough and sandy surf or just with a beach that is a bit more rocky than you would like. I even wear it in the pools and water parks now.

The fit is really great and it looks great too. I would heed the size recommendations of other reviewers and order the right size for fit (not necessarily the size you normally wear for street clothes).

All in all, a great buy and worth every cent. You won't be disappointed.

ordered for my husband becasue he dosent like the tight rashguard shirts he normally wears a XXL and this shirt still fit a to snug for him, so we returned and ordered up a size.

The shirt was advertized as being large and order one size large than the T-shirts you wear. I did that and it is tight as a traditional rash gaurd. I thik adding 2 sizes bigger would be better if possible.

I am not a slim trim super bod young guy who wants body tight skin squeezing clothes. This shirt actually fits comfortably and is very nice. Highly recommended. I tried a bunch of Body Glove and they will work fine for all those that want the super skin tight clothes, but if you aren't one of those, these are great for extra sun for me = pale skinned subject to sun burn and warm in the water

I think I can resolve some of the conflicting reviews on fit, I like this shirt a lot, I found when dry it fit me similarly to my other regular t-shirts in the same size (L), but did get clingy after swimming, so gentleman, if you're looking to conceal your, lets say, rippling muscles, right after coming out of the water then you might need a larger than normal size, but it dries relatively quickly in nice weather and goes back to its previous drapey fit after being in the sun for maybe 20 min.

(BTW, it has a little loop on the bottom front which apparently is for connecting to board shorts, I've never needed it, and not noticed it other than in the original packaging where its tagged, but being untucked/unconnected in the water it can occasionally billow a bit, but not really enough to be a bother)

This is a very nice shirt, but it is skin tight on me even with ordering a 3XL. I was looking for a normal, loose t-shirt type of fit; I normally wear a 2XL t-shirt. I could see my chest hair through this shirt, not a flattering look.

We bought this shirt a size larger then one would normally wear as others suggested, by doing just this, it is a perfect fit for my husband, suggest others to do the same if they are not looking for the snug fit look!