Lotus Designs Splash Top - 2006, Long Sleeve (For Men)

I am female, 34" chest, 26" waist. Although this is a men's top I find that the Small is an excellent fit for me as a kayaking splash top.

This does exactly what it says. By itself on a hot windy day or best over a neoprene top in wind to stop the evaporation. This is not a dry top but even in extreme conditions it keeps most off the body. Fit is short, that,s good, the quality is bar none primo.

Product could be used in moderately cold weather to help you keep warm. Isn't waterproof.

This top is listed as a mens top, but after receiving it I think it is a women's specific top - so be careful with your sizing.

For a nice change, you had these in size small, so I grabbed the EKG shortie and this. I'll have to have the sleeves shortened, but that's no biggie. My long sleeve NRS jacket started peeling at the neck after only two years. I have Lotus PFD's and jackets and they last a long time. I would expect men to order up a size or stangle getting the jacket on and off.

I stuff it into my dry bag so that when it gets cooler towards dusk I don't get too cold. It does the job of keeping me dry but don't mistake it by using it for much below 50 degrees for warmth.

Product was used as an outer layer with a Farmer John wetsuit. Appears to fit well over the wetsuit, and the neck, wrists, and waist do a fair job of keeping water out. Did not use in extreme cold, just mild/cool, but it did well.

This is a great light weight top for spray and splashes.It isn't that warm but breathes real well. It doesn't do to well in the rain since the seals aren't taped so it will leak threw the seam of the neck gasket. But I love it over a wet suit or rash guard. I also love how it packs up small and light. I payed something like [$] for it and you can't beat it at that price. Much better then any other spray top i have used that was less then [$]For when it's cold or nasty out I have an amazing Henri Lloyd top.

Good value, functions well as intended

excelent when combined with spray skirt in cold conditions; kayaking. however the neoprene cuffs chafe a little, I imagine that is simply a result of the lack of use.