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Waterwear for Action Sports |
Waterwear will keep you warm, but not necessarily dry.
When it is too warm to endure a wetsuit, but not right for swimwear, waterwear offers you convenience and sun protection.
While enjoying many water sports you probably spend more time out of the water and only occasionally jump in or get splashed.
Anoraks
Anoraks are a good compromise between bulk and versatility.
Designed for all sorts of wet fun, anoraks are practical pullover type garments with a short zip opening, a hood and drawstrings at the waist.
Cagoules
Cagoules are longer forms of lightweight anoraks.
They are perfect for any activity from pool training to fun on the beach.
Some have a large front pocket which is useful when travelling or to keep locker keys and money when you go swimming.
Canoeing Cags are shorter than an adventure cagoule to fit better with a canoe spray deck.
Since you sit in the boat they may not need the extra length and thus avoid extra bulk.
Sailing Kit
Overalls (or coveralls)
are best for wild activities like sailing, coasteering, or adventure swimming.
Their one piece design is less bulky and stays put as you move about.
Unlike anoraks and jackets, they don't float up when you jump into the water.
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Ponchos for Individualists
Ponchos are really "cool" now, especially for men.
A few influential designers send a quirky and practical article of clothing down the runway,
high-fashion magazines enthusiastically push it,
a celebrity is photographed wearing it,
and whoosh, a new controversial trend is born.
Enjoy your ponchos as useful portable changing rooms or as a warm-up cover,
wear them in the rain or when splashing around.
There is often some confusion about the difference between rain capes and ponchos.
Sometimes these terms are used for garments that are neither. We intend to clarify this.
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How waterproof are waterproof clothes?
We got soaked.
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Shower Test
A while ago our editorial team wanted to find out how waterproof are "waterproof" clothes in a real downpour.
Even if the fabric is waterproof, the design can let you down.
For the purpose of this test we've asked our poncho enthusiast Ooli to step into the shower in a white poncho.
He wore jeans and a thin hoodie to make leaks more visible.
Needless to say he got completely soaked in the end, but he enjoyed this a lot as you can see form the photos.
So get ready for some interesting fun.
Read all about it
Now that you've poured over our waterwear advice, put some on and have fun in the water!
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