{"product_id":"sharkskin-chillproof-sleeveless-vest-junior","title":"Sharkskin Chillproof Sleeveless Vest (Junior)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sharkskin Chillproof Sleeveless Vest (Junior) is an easy warm layer for kids who spend the whole day in the water and around it. Young snorkelers and divers can wear it under a wetsuit to take the chill off in colder water or during winter. On warmer days it works by itself or under a rash shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLayering Options for Active Kids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there are no sleeves, arms stay free for swimming and for climbing back up the boat ladder. The vest still covers the core, which is where kids lose warmth fastest. Sharkskin suggests pairing it with a Rapid Dry short or long sleeve top as a second layer for paddle and board sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChillproof itself is a three-layer composite with warmth that Sharkskin compares to a 2.5 to 3mm neoprene wetsuit. Here is what that means on a kid's vest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStops windchill once they are out of the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-microbial, with resistance to odor and itch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutrally buoyant, so it will not affect a junior diver's weighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPF50+ sun protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaltwater resistant seam thread for a longer life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJunior Fit and Sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vest has a unisex fit, and the size matches your child's age. Choose from 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12. Four-way stretch lets it move freely and keeps it easy to get on and off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan kids wear the Chillproof vest under a wetsuit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sharkskin recommends it as a second layer under a wetsuit for scuba diving and snorkeling in colder water or winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a sleeveless vest warm enough for kids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps the core warm, which makes a big difference for most kids. For more coverage, layer it with a Rapid Dry top or a rash shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes does the junior vest come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in unisex sizes 4 through 12, and the size corresponds to age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sharkskin","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":48143172403254,"sku":"SSCPJVBKBL04","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":48143172436022,"sku":"SSCPJVBKBL06","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":48143172468790,"sku":"SSCPJVBKBL08","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":48143172501558,"sku":"SSCPJVBKBL10","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":48143172534326,"sku":"SSCPJVBKBL12","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/5451\/4742\/files\/SSCPJVBKBLChillproofJuniorVestBLACKBLUE_e96e76b7-65bb-4b46-ae7a-1d901187e334.jpg?v=1792151156","url":"https:\/\/scubaschoolsofamerica.com\/products\/sharkskin-chillproof-sleeveless-vest-junior","provider":"Scuba Schools of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}