{"title":"Wetsuit Jackets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWetsuit Jackets: Core Warmth Without Full Wetsuit Restriction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wetsuit jacket — also called a shorty top or wetsuit top — provides neoprene thermal protection for the core and arms without the full-body restriction of a complete wetsuit. For paddlers who need warmth in the upper body but want freedom of movement in the legs, or who paddle in conditions where a full wetsuit is too warm but a rashguard isn't enough, a wetsuit jacket is the practical middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWetsuit jackets are the thermal layer of choice for sea kayakers in the shoulder seasons of the North Atlantic and Pacific Northwest, for SUP tourers who paddle in spring and autumn when water is cold but air is warm, and for kayak surfers who need core warmth without the restriction of a full suit during long sessions. They're also used as a mid-layer under a dry top for cold-water immersion protection in serious sea kayaking conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThickness Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1–2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water temperature 18–22°C; sun and wind protection with minimal thermal insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water temperature 12–18°C; meaningful warmth for shoulder-season paddling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water temperature below 12°C; serious cold-water protection; often used with a dry top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit for Paddling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wetsuit jacket for paddling should fit snugly without restricting arm movement through the full paddle stroke. Look for flatlock or glued-and-blind-stitched seams in the shoulder area to prevent chafe during repetitive paddling motion. Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-rove-water-gloves\"\u003ewater gloves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-rove-water-shoes\"\u003eneoprene booties\u003c\/a\u003e for complete cold-water extremity protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/omnirove.com\/collections\/hydro-rove-wetsuit-jackets.oembed","provider":"OmniRove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}