Full Body Rash Guard?

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My son wears a full body rash guard not so much for protection from jellies as for protection from the sun. In Key West last year, I jumped off the back of the boat into at least a dozen moon jellies and got stung from my neck down to my ankles. He was completely covered and came away unscathed.
 
I am 6'1 and 250lbs and I bring this for any diving that's 80F temp or higher. If there is no indication or season issues for jellies, then I just wear a long sleeve rashguard and board shorts.

 

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Only issue with this is the full body black causes heat issues. Further, If I'm wearing a skin, I want it to be uniquely identifiable under water - help my insta-buddy out.
 
Only issue with this is the full body black causes heat issues. Further, If I'm wearing a skin, I want it to be uniquely identifiable under water - help my insta-buddy out.

The black color is really not as big of an issue as you would think. Between dives I just peel off the top and let it hang tied across my waist. For instabuddy ID, I have two pairs of identical Mares Quatro +. One pair in blue and one in white. I wear one of each and then am the only guy wearing two different colored fins.
 
Henderson Hot Skins has been our go-to for a long time. They last about five years and cost $30-$80. Good alone in warm water and good under a westsuit or Lavacore.
 
The shear number of Jellys where I am in the summer dictate the need for full body rashy in my neck of the woods. Not the most flattering of items to wear, but needs must if we want to play
 
Only issue with this is the full body black causes heat issues. Further, If I'm wearing a skin, I want it to be uniquely identifiable under water - help my insta-buddy out.
You would think so, but not. As long as you periodically wet the dive skin, it will be evaporating water and the cooling effect is significant and it is less hot than having your skin directly exposed to direct sunshine. In my experience anyway. I like the two piece option since it is easier to relieve yourself without pulling it down and off shoulders.
 
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