When is it too much??

[junyer357]

I much prefer hats, buffs, shirts, and gloves with upf over sunblock creams.  I have never liked any of them and tried a ton over the years. Im normally covered head to toe nowdays, the alabama summer sun is no joke. My wife works at a dermatology office and it has taught me several things.

1. that any sunblock over spf 50 is no better than 50. After 50 its becomes a moot point, as well as people are fooled into thinking they wont have to reapply as much or as often with it, which is incorrect. 

2.  They reccomend both upf clothing and sunblock, but if you choose to only use one go with the clothing, since you dont have to reapply it, and it normally still works when its wet. 

3. starting early is one of the keys to preventing melanoma and other skin prroblems. The dr said most of the time, the bad problems she sees really began in your youth days when you didnt care. Teens who lathered in baby oil regularly, are nearly guaranteed problems, followed by tanning bed users. Men who stay outside shirtless like construction workers and fishermen are right behind them. 

4. when it comes to being in the sun for extended periods, there is no such thing as overdoing it with sun protection. Yes, you do need some exposure to the sun for better health, but its accomplished normally by short periods of exposure by daily activities. 

[Turkey sandwich]

I am ridiculously pale and the sun hates me.  Luckily I've never had skin cancer, but I have had horrible sun poisoning.  When I'm on the water I typically have long sleeve UPF shirts and pants, a hat, sunglasses, and while I don't use a buff, I will at times cover my face with a bandana (especially if I don't have a beard).  With that, I'm typically applying "waterproof" sun block every hour or two on the places not covered. I basically look like the invisible man floating down the river.  

[Quarry Man]

I love my Under Armor Fish UV shirts so much that I will wear up 300 spa at once. Even in 90* heat!

[RichF]

On 3/15/2017 at 3:59 PM, TnRiver46 said:

Why not just buy a long sleeve shirt?? I'm all for blocking uv rays but why wear short sleeves + arm protectors as opposed to a long sleeve shirt???

 

I don't own arm sleeves but I Imagine that combo could be cooler (temp wise) and more breathable.  Air could get to your pits a bit better.  The tighter fit against the arms could also be good for mobility when casting. It's also cheaper.  Short sleeve shirts cost less than long sleeves.  

 

That being said, I'm definitely a long sleeve guy but I can see the potential benefits of these things.