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UV protection clothing for your legs

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Created by Jethrow > 9 months ago, 29 Sep 2019
Jethrow
NSW, 1274 posts
29 Sep 2019 2:35PM
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Hi all

Looking for something for longboard windsurfing. I have long-john wetsuits and such but I tend to get over heated wearing them in summer. What I'm after is like a rash vest for your legs. Probably not a lycra bodysuit, as the sight of the beer belly might turn people off windsurfing but still something that will protect the legs.

Any thoughts?

AusMoz
QLD, 1500 posts
29 Sep 2019 2:38PM
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Kayak pants. I think they are 1 or 1.5 mm. Try adrenalin brand. Kogan has them on special

Mr Milk
NSW, 3115 posts
29 Sep 2019 3:47PM
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Some people wear stinger suits. Years ago I found a pair of lycra pants in a ladies gymwear shop that served well against jellyfish and the sun.

wetsuitwarehouse.com.au/collections/mens-stinger-suits

Stretchy
WA, 1039 posts
29 Sep 2019 4:34PM
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I went to long johns because I'm continually knocking the skin off my shins. My nurse wife berates me saying I'm an osteopath myalitis case waiting to happen. Might get a pair of long wetsuit pants this summer to keep a bit cooler

these are Lycra:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=brokes%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F182201967708
ill keep looking for neoprene, I would prefer something a little more .... discrete...
might try these:
rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F132798794593

Imax1
QLD, 4926 posts
29 Sep 2019 6:58PM
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I know , I know , !
sunscreen

Sirwalker
QLD, 4 posts
29 Sep 2019 7:12PM
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Try Skins, or their equivalent. Latest ones I got from KMart or Target. Same Lycra type material. My wife kindly sews elastic to hook under arch of foot to stop upward movement. Work well under a pair of boardies.

snorkel962
QLD, 486 posts
29 Sep 2019 8:41PM
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Various Lycra pants available that do the job well. I typically get Adrenalin brand through wetsuit warehouse. Great, and last well. Otherwise think about 1mm wetsuit pants - warmer but more protection. I have a set of Probe 1mm pants that have gone strong for 5 years.

Tardy
5265 posts
29 Sep 2019 6:44PM
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Rod Stewart wore tights

Imax1
QLD, 4926 posts
29 Sep 2019 9:29PM
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Tardy said..
Rod Stewart wore tights



Rod Stewart ,
OMG in capitals ,
Sad .
Was In the facimity doing canaps a year ago .( please don't judge , I was doing the romantic city thing ) ,
Trust me , it costs extra to get a smoking balcony , and I don't smoke
Amongst the minders , family and pretty wife . Yes pretty
I was bumping shoulders getting to The dishes.
This superstar , That my sister swooned over, ...
Was normal , we both picked over the best bits of bacon .
Anyway , thats about as famous as I get



MarkSSC
QLD, 642 posts
30 Sep 2019 12:03AM
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Imax1 said..
I know , I know , !
sunscreen

White zinc or pink zinc? ??



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