Sleeved race jerseys?

Triathlon Forum
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Does anyone make a sleeved race jersey (either short or preferably long sleeve)? I’m looking for something that has some pockets in the back, has some SPF protection, and is lightweight enough to wear on warm/hot race days. I’ve had melanoma before, so the added sun protection would save me the hassle/time of reapplying sunscreen in T1 and T2, and would provide some added peace of mind. I’ve seen the Craft shirt that Torbjorn wore in Kona, but it doesn’t appear to have any pockets, and it looks to be fairly translucent when wet (i.e., little sun protection).

I’ve considered using the Desoto coolwings under a tri top, but a shirt with long sleeves would be ideal. Anyone seen anyting like this?

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You’re not the only one asking.

I use an UnderArmour Heat Gear longsleeve white. No pockets,
but works good. (No obvious sun reddening after 6+ hours
at altitude and and ~9 hours in Phoenix).

Most people seem to go with the CoolWings. The Kraft guys
have spoken and say they have something new for '09. I
believe they said to that TriSports was carrying their line.

-Jot

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Cannondale makes a nice featherweight SPF 50+ longsleeve and has 3 back pockets.

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/377183/

http://www.bicycling.com/gear/detail/0,7989,s1-15-65-1026-0,00.html