Sharkskin foe warmth?

markamcclure · Since 20 May 2011 169 Posts Portland, OR Stoked

I am on a scuba diving trip in Galapagos now. It’s been challenging for me due to the cold water, since I often get colder before everyone else.

Anyone have any experience with sharkskin thermal layers (esp. long sleeve top or vests)? I am looking to add a layer, but I want something that packs small.

Also, it would be nice to use this for an extra layer during spring season for kiting/winging.

TIA, Mark

Nak · Fri Nov 15, 24 11:20 pm

Sharkskin is not bad, but damn if it doesn't take forever to dry. Like days longer than neoprene.

Kmun · Since 05 Jul 2009 258 Posts Obsessed

Neil Pryde, NP, NPX made suits that have a lot of "shark skin".
I've been a fan of this outer textured "rubber" material as it does not wet out & has incredibly low evaporative cooling compared to outer layer of nylon-2 laminate.

Their distribution appears almost non-existent & they no longer show a full line of these constructions.
https://www.neilpryde.com/collections/mens-wetsuits-2024