I'm going to myrtle beach on August 13 and plan on taking surfing lessons while im down there. I will wear a Tankini with board shorts but i heard it was a good idea to get a rash guard too! plus the waves and just the loose top thing.....lol soo where can i get a juniors rash guard! ive looked everywhere on line almost and can't find any besides roxy or soemthing but its kind of more than i wanna pay! where could i get a cheaper FEMALE one...i have heard to check wal mart and target...theres nothing but mens...
please help!
thankss

also any surfing or skimboarding tips would be amazinggg thanks

Go to a surf shop when you get down there or go back to Target/Wal-Mart and get the guys one just in a small size that fits you. The only difference between guys and girls rashguards are the sleeve length.

For a name like "academicjoq" (first person who answered) shouldn't you know what a rash guard is?

It is like a wet suit but it's thinner and covers only the torso. Protects from rashes from sun, water abrasion, etc.

Big 5 has rash guards (usually by Body Glove)...Ohana Surf (off Steven's Creek) has a few rash guards as well....and check Sports Authority. I just ordered one Online from www.dogfunk.com. You can also try www.valsurf.com or www.beckersurf.com.

I just bought one, it's a size medium. Is it supposed to fit on the shorter side? It's a little short on me, but it still works, and it fits fine otherwise. Will it change once i wear it in the water?

rashguards/rideshirts are s'posed to fit a little snug and yeah it will be on the short side (if it bothers you then just go to the next size) and no it shouldn't change too much once it's wet. it's just mainly to protect you from the sun and keep the wind off of you a little.

Does a Rash guard provide even a little bit of warmth? Since it is supposed to keep water away from your body, im hoping it gives just a little bit of warmth. Is this true?

NO. It is not designed to keep water off your body, it is designed to protect your skin from the friction that develops when you a paddling on a waxed surfboard.

You loose body heat much, much faster in water than in air. A wet rash guard will make you not only feel colder, but loose heat faster than your bare skin, which air dries rather quickly.

I have been surfing since 1966, long before rash guards were invented. Wet clothes increase heat loss. If you are too cold, get yourself a wetsuit top ior vest.

I was just wondering if this rash guard could withstand and resist against any chlorine treatment pool because I would like to swim in this for swim season to protect myself from the sun.

http://www.amazon.com/ONeill-mens-sleeve-rashguard-White/dp/B000TVV2VQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1234252650&sr=1-6

Yes, just make sure you rinse it off after every use.

The Surfboard Man

http://www.thesurfboardman.com/