Testimonials

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.

 

Gordon Walker

Winner of the 2007 NZ Coast to Coast & 2007 Australian Great Ocean Rd Adventure Race and numerous other Multisport and Adventure Race’s in Australasia. 

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. 

Steve Knowles

Founder of www.sportzhub.com NZ’s largest and most respected Adventure Sports website. 

The Sharkskin top is awesome. I have paddled with it twice on very cold and windy nights, on the Auckland harbour and stay toasty. Good fit, stretch, and was not a sweat shop like a wet suits or 0.5 mil titanium tops. Good length even covered my backup with low shorts cut which expose back when sitting. It’s a winner for winter paddling!

Canoe & Kayak Magazine

Excerpt from article written by James Fitness

“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.


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