Sharkskin

	Juan Felix Bravo Guiness World Record Holder (2009) For me competing on Jetski with Sharkskin has been a very positive experience this season. The garments give me the comfort I need during the resistance trials. The fabric is light and regulates my body temperature the whole time. Without doubt the binomial sportswear-pilot is very important in my speciality and Sharkskin gives me the protection I need.
	Scott Bryant Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club - Inshore Rescue Boat Team Captain NSW and World IRB Champions After trying a sample, our entire team has now purchased sharkskins. We find the product of exceptional quality and perfect for protection from the elements during both patrols and competitions. Whether constantly in the water or in the boat exposed to the surf and wind, sharkskin have become an essential addition to our team uniform. Not just to win races, but to save lives.
	Deane Joyce Auckland Kitesurf Centre (Head Instructor) www.kitesurfauckland.co.nz Sharkskin has to be the best thermal garment I've used for my Kitesurfing. Comfortable, warm and lightweight it's great when the wind chill gets down. During the winter months can be especially hard while teaching but with my sharksins under my wetsuit I'm fine even with the harshest southerlies.
	Gordon Walker International Multisport athlete and 3 time winner of NZ Coast to Coast event I've been using the Sharkskin for two years now – principally in the kayak and on early mornings on Lake Pupuke.In the past I have used several layers of Poly pro and a water proof wind proof jacket to stay warm. One of the problems with this method is the bulkiness you are left with and so when you want your arms to move freely they are trapped by the layers of clothes you’re wearing. I have been using a sharkskin vest. Even on the coldest mornings all I need is a l/sleeve thermal and my sharkskin. It have found it allows me to keep warm in a variety of conditions and the rain is no issue. t can really dump it down and you are no colder when wearing the sharkskin. I’ve also been using it on the surf ski and it’s brilliant. I’ve hopped off into the water just to test it out and found that it really keeps me warm even when wet. I also use a very thin neoprene type top and when this gets wet when combined with the breeze it can be really cool…the sharkskin is significantly warmer than the new titanium neoprene type garments out these days.
	Mike Walker Kayaker / Olympian Basically the Sharkskin comes out when the temperature is below 15 degrees... I wore mine the other day in Munich when the training on the Regatta course the temperature got to 12 degrees, and that's the middle of summer over here. Yesterday we went into Munich and checked out the standing wave on the river where guys are all surfing in full length wetsuits, hoods and booties. I asked a guy for a couple of rides on his board and jumped in with boardies, a short sleeve thermal and my Sharkskin vest over the top. I was sweet - didn't even get cold.
	Annabel Anderson Professional Stand Up Paddleboarder I was introduced to Skarkskin while training through one of Europe’s harshest winters contending with snow, blizzards and freezing temperatures training on the River Thames in London and competing throughout Europe. One of the challenges of SUP training is that you get really hot when you are out on the water training, but wearing a wetsuit and/or multiple layers of clothing is impractical, uncomfortable & causes excessive bulk and prohibits freedom of movement in the upper body. Sharkskin’s Longs Sleeve Compression wear top is big step in the right direction of developing true cold weather training apparel and I’ve had it out in as low at minus 20 degrees Celsius on high alpine mountain lakes in Bavaria, Germany. The thermal torso combined with light and flexible compression fabric sleeves makes for a highly functional garment that enables you freedom of movement, insulation and reduction of windchill to your core. The cut of the sleeve enables maximum movement and flat seam stitching reduces friction & chaffing. Good training kit that performs and is functional in cold weather is hard to find. Sharkskin Performance Wear tops go a long way to making it a lot easier to make it out the door and onto the water on those colder days.
	Ben Keys Canoe Racing NZ Performance Athlete I’ve had a few paddles in the Sharkskin Chest Vest in some really cold and windy Christchurch winter conditions. I really like how it stays dry on the inside and the fleece type material is really comfortable against the body. It doesn't feel like other 'wetsuit' vests as it moulds and moves with the paddling action and doesn't restrict me at all. You can tell it provides 100% protection against the wind and cold as I could not feel any draught through the material, and it holds my body heat in well too. To top it off - it also looks cool! All in all a great product that will keep me paddling through winter chill free.
	Andrew Hill Jetskifishing.co.nz After hearing all the positive feedback about the Sharkskin product, I decided it was long overdue to try some clothing that could keep me warm with my Jetskifishing adventures. I have used various wetsuit brands and after the restrictive nature of the other products and rashes I was receiving, keeping warm and comfortable had been an issue... Since using the Sharkskin range my adventures have been more enjoyable, also sustaining longer periods of fishing, even in extreme conditions, as I am no longer suffering from the cold. I tecotally rommend any athletes that are subjected to the elements, keep warm and dry, use the Sharkskin ange and you to can really enjoy your sport.
	Global Dive Globaldive.net Global Dive prides itself on being one of NZ’s largest resellers of Sharkskin with a full range of designs and sizes in stock at all times. Described by their devoted customers as NZ’s friendliest dive store Global Dive will look after all of your dive needs and can even organise your travel requirements through their instore dive travel department. Sharkskin versus cheap copies review. Read more…
	Kris Kingston Member of the Champion Australian Rafting Team We were paddling in 5 degree water with a air temp of 26 degrees and the sharkskin paddling pants and tops kept us warm in the cold water without making us over heat in the warm air. While competing you need a product that can adapt to different weather conditions without compromising your performance and sharkskin have found the perfect balance! Sharkskin paddling pants offer superior comfort without the chaffing which is extremely important while training and racing for long periods of time.
	Canoe & Kayak Magazine Excerpt from article written by James Fitness http://www.canoeandkayak.co.nz/ “Chill Factor Zero” the ad claims. Our readers confirm this! All over the Country the Sharkskin brand of thermal wear is flowing off the shelves. Its fleecy Polartec® lining makes it the most comfortable paddling wear available. Tony Barrett of Hamilton C&K told me “I was on the Mohaka River in May, wearing just a Sharkskin and dry top. Although I was wet all day, I never felt the cold. When I took it off, it felt as if there had been no water in it. The water vanished very quickly.” There’s no need for anyone to put up with the cold any more.
	Rob Fort Kayak Fishing and Spearfishing Guide, Soft bait Pro Fisherman, Fishing Writer, Marine Photographer Sharkskin is all about staying warm and avoiding wind chill on and around the water. The new Performance Top allows for that without the chance of overheating and keeping the wearer safe from the sun at the same time. Tests so far have proven its worth in our ever changing conditions and, as we all know, our weather can often expose us to four seasons in one day which the Performance Top deals with like no other product out there can. The compression material is extremely nice when I am paddling and makes my muscles feel great with firm unhindered support. Better still the material is great to fish with and is perfect for activities like softbaiting which usually involves plenty of casting and working of the bait. Check out Rob's website HERE