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Conquer the Sun with Aftco's Fish Ninja Shirt
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  Features:
The
Fish Ninja shirt offers solid 50+ UV protection. Aftco also advertises the
material is both stain resistant and anti-microbial for added bonuses. Moisture
from both water and sweat dries nice and quick which is a big benefit to these
types of shirts. There's no pockets, zippers, or buttons to be found.
The hood can be
folded back....
….or
the hood and mask can both be left down which still protects the neck area
well....
….or
everything can be tucked away out of sight!
Design
and Ergonomics:
Aside
from the snug mask/hood, the Fish Ninja fit me really well. It has a nice trim
cut so it's not hanging all over the place, and the length was very good for my
6-foot 3-inch frame. There's five sizes available spanning a wide range from S–XXL.
This is a garment you can wear all day comfortably and it rolls up into a
compact shape when it needs to be stored away.
Checking the fit
of the sleeves.
Application:
This
is a shirt you can wear anywhere that sun protection is needed. Whether it be on
the boat or on a hike up the mountain, it will protect you from the sun and keep
you comfy. It looks good enough to be worn around town as well, but doing so
with the mask/hood on might get some odd looks!
The
Aftco Fish Ninja Shirt is a comfortable UV shirt option with flexible
configurations
Ratings: (We've re-calibrated our ratings standard for 2008 and have included a key at the bottom of the following matrix as a guide)
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Simms ProDry Rain
Jacket
Ratings
(?/10) |
| Construction/Quality |
It's a nicely put together
shirt. The quality and construction you would expect in a fishing specific
garment |
9 |
| Performance |
Does what it's supposed to
do. |
8 |
| Price |
At $70 it's not cheap but
it does include a mask/hood already built-in making it a "fair" price for a
shirt of this quality |
6 |
| Features |
I'm a fan of the high UV
protection and ventilation |
9.5 |
| Design
(Ergonomics) |
The cut isn't baggy and it
can be worn all day. |
9 |
| Application |
Versatile enough to be
worn outside of just fishing. |
8 |
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Total Score |
8.25 |
Ratings Key: 1 = terrible : 2 = poor : 3 = lacking : 4 = sub par : 5 = mediocre : 6 = fair : 7 = good : 8 = great : 9 = excellent : 10 = unbelievable!
For More
Details
of the
updated
rating
system
visit
our
explanation
here |
Pluses and Minuses:
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Plus
Minus |
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+ Clean construction |
- Mask/Hood fit a bit snug
on me (results will vary!) |
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+ UV protection |
- Price, but you get
quality for this investment |
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+ Attractive cut |
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+ Breathes nicely |
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The Fish Ninja is one very FISHY shirt!
Conclusion:
For those concerned about their
skin, this shirt can play an important role in protecting you. The Aftco Fish
Ninja can not only help you look like a ninja on the water, but it can help keep
you healthier for years to come. With fishing being an outdoor sport, investing
in a shirt such as this can pay big dividends in the future.
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