Gear Test: Splash Robe
Calling all sailors, swimmers, wind surfers, kite surfers, wave surfers… you’ll want to get your hands on this Splash Robe.
Looking for a Dry Robe?
This typically British weather doesn’t naturally inspire long days on and around the water, but that doesn’t ever seem to phase us… In true hardy fashion, however you get out on the water, we know you’ll be doing it whatever the weather. We also know that having the right cosy gear on hand is a must! Introducing the Splash Robe…
- Experience focused design (e.g. magnetic closure)
- 100% recycled fabrics
- Upgrading from 5,000mm to 10,000mm waterproof/windproof rating
About Splash Robe
Based in the Witterings near Chichester, Ellie Ward founded Splash Robe in 2021. As an all year round swimmer and having swum an English Channel relay in 2021, like us windblown sailors and stormy kite surfers, Ellie knew the struggle of fiddly zips on cold fingertips when trying to get warmed up by the sea. It’s because of this, and by trying out one of her Splash Robes myself, that I can safely say these fleece lined waterproof hooded coats have been designed with proper experience and clear intention.
The Design
There’s no point in looking good (which it does) if it doesn’t have the right design – luckily the Splash Robe isn’t messing around when it comes to all important details. Namely, say goodbye to zip fiddling, and hello to a fast and secure magnetic closure.
While the cosy inner layer is made from water wicking soft shell fleece, the outer layer, currently with a waterproof rating of 5,000mm, is upgrading to 10,000mm in the next production batch, guaranteeing you a whatever the weather literal security blanket. These layers can be separated for washing or storage – it’s easy to pack down, (unlike the standard lamb’s wool dry robes on the market) whilst retaining the warmth us chilly dippers and stormy sailors need. While the coat is a little weighty, it has a reassuring feel to it – you don’t need to worry about having lots of different jumpers, and waterproof layers, you just need the one, this one. And… it’s made from 100% recycled fabrics (per robe: 50 plastic bottles rescued and repurposed from landfill).
The robes range from S-L and are currently on sale for £165.
Putting it to the Test
I have been testing a Splash Robe for the last 5 months, during which time the weather has been far from spring and summer like. It’s been the first thing I grab running out of the Solent when chilly dipping in February and March, and a very simple solution to throwing on lots of layers after a day out sailing. It’s a no fuss, one-product-does-all, genuinely cosy, reassuring dry robe coat that’s been designed with us swimmers and sailors in mind, and it will leave you feeling quite smug…
Show Me More:
The post Gear Test: Splash Robe appeared first on Sailing Today.