Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece - worth the money?

Decided I want/need a top to go under my aquafleece for those grey windy days when I'm likely to get wet - especially as I've now learnt that a rash vest makes you cooler and not warmer!

Although they seem a bit pricey (it's sailing innit!) would anybody like to give a verdict on the Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece?  Any other options that are pretty thin,warm and maybe could be used as a top layer on nice days?


Edited by tedm - 17 Aug 11 at 5:07pm

Interesting.... will bear that in mind, but the Zhik one is the same price so it will come down to performance.

Boys, go buy a surf brand polypro, save yourself a bunch of cash and get equal performance.

Decathlon polypro tops c. £13. Excellent warmth through wicking. I bought one as a cheap experiment and the difference in comfort over a rashie was extraordinary.

Not being a logo-whore, squad wannabe or faded windsurfing notable I am perfectly comfortable using stuff that works at a price which doesn't reflect the amount spent on sponsoring half the world.