ONeill O’Neill Womens Bahia Long Sleeve Rash Guard

O’Neill’s women’s bahia long sleeve rash guard is a rashie that takes puts simple concepts together to give you a practical rashie that works. One thing we all know about close-fitting lycra is that taking it off once it’s wet isn’t the most flattering of processes and can take a bit of tug. Throwing a small front zip on a rashie makes taking it off that much easier.

Of course, a key characteristic of a rashie is that it keeps you sun-safe. The Bahia Rashie doesn’t miss the mark here, with long sleeves and UPF 50+ sun protection, you’re well covered. The slim fit cut also means that it’s intended to fit closer to the skin, which means the sleeves and waistline are less prone to annoyingly riding up.

Like most surf brands today, O’Neill is moving in the direction of sustainability, and using recycled materials is an easy way to do so. With this in mind, we’d recommend taking care to maintain your rashie so it does last more than just a season by washing any of your swimwear & neoprene with wetsuit wash after each dip and reading our wetsuit maintenance guide. 

O’Neill Womens Bahia Long Sleeve Rash Guard Features:

• Recycled Lycra: Constructed from a poly-elastane mix (78% to 22% ratio) O’Neill reuse offcuts to use all their materials. 
• Sun Protection: Certified UV Protection U.P.F 50+, the Bahia rashie keeps you safe in those longer sessions.
• Slim Fit: Gives the rashie more of a performance type feel – a looser fit can sometimes create a little more drag and is more prone to riding up your arms and waist.
• Vertical Front Zip: This makes getting in and out of this rashie a real breeze. Lycra can be a sticky thing when wet, and a zip just means you don’t feel like you’ve got a plunger pulling on your head when you’re taking it off.
• Seamless Paddle Zones: A fancy way of saying you shouldn’t get chaffing under your arms from seams continuously rubbing as you paddle. But remember, the right fit is key!