Sharkskin Dive Wear

[Bratface]

Has anyone used a rash guard manufactured by Sharkskin? I'm interested because they are warm and neutrally buoyant. It's an Australian brand that is sold in many shops in the US. I don't live in the US and would have to order online, probably from Florida since it's closest.

I am female and wondering how these fit, true to size? I've looked at the size chart and two of my buddies have them and love them, but they are guys. Any help in sizing would be welcome to save me from having to ship it back.

 

[PACKRMAN]

I use the long sleeve shirt. I think they run a little small. I use a 3X sharkskin while I wear 2X shirts. I like my sharkskin in the water but I have found the biggest value for me is on the surface between dives. It really cuts down on the wind chill even when wet.

 

[Aquavelvet]

I use a similar product, Lavacore, which really works as a neutral buoyancy layer underneath my wetsuit. It lets me dive in 74 degree water with a 3mm full suit instead of a 5mm. Sharkskin appears to be better made than the Lavacore brand.

 

[Bratface]

Thanks for your input. I'll order one size up and hope for the best.

 

[BreeAbyss]

I have the sharkskin shorts and also a full piece back zip. I ordered a women's size US 8 because that's what I am in normal clothing and the sharkskin size 8 fit perfectly, except a bit loose in the tummy area for the full piece

edit: On the size chart of theirs I was between a 6 and an 8 so I ordered the 8 to be safe since I am never a size 6 in clothing!