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Mustang Survival Adelphi UV hooded top https :// mustang-survival . co . uk By Sarah Thornely ( www . supjunkie . co . uk )
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Mustang Survival Adelphi UV hooded top https :// mustang-survival . co . uk By Sarah Thornely ( www . supjunkie . co . uk )
Mustang Survival , a Canadian brand with over 55 years of experience producing high-quality lifesaving solutions and apparel , crossed the pond in 2022 to open a business and development team in the UK and an e-commerce store to serve international customers .
They are fast gaining a reputation with UK followers for their highly technical and comfortable kit for the watersports industry , with a crossover to stand-up paddleboarders being high on their agenda .
I am lucky enough to have some of Mustang ’ s kit , and it is beautifully made and does what it says on the tin , so I was happy to have the opportunity to test out their UV hooded Adelphi top . I had heard great things about this from Skip Innes and Craig Sawyer , who had both worn this top on their epic Yukon 1000 challenge , and it came out as one of their favourite items of technical clothing .
I have recently started embracing colour , so I was delighted that Mustang sent over Pebble Grey and Bluefin . I love both colours — cool and classic vs . tropical pop ! They are two different sizes , too , so I can give you a heads-up about that .
This has become my go-to paddling and casual top because of its great comfort and UPF 50 + protection . It is also easy to pack and sling on and has wicking and antibacterial properties . I love the thumbholes for keeping the sleeves in place if necessary , and it ’ s great for layering , too . There is also a small hidden pocket on the back hem to hold cards and keys .
The super-soft fabric is made from 100 % recycled Polyester and performs when wet or dry . Designed to protect you from the sun , this extends to the hood , which gives you that extra cover . I recently went for a paddle on a cool , sunny day , and the top performed well – we had a typical English shower ; I popped up the hood and felt protected until the squall passed . Out came the sun ; the top dried off quickly enough , and I could comfortably continue my paddle . With any technical apparel , you don ’ t want to think about it when you are wearing it – no adjustments , no fiddling – just wear and go . This is that item . It also washes like a dream and is quickdrying , so I ’ m always ready for my next day out !
Sizing : I have the Bluefin in medium , and it fits like a dream – I am a 10 / 12 UK size . The Pebble Grey is large and certainly does not come up too baggy , but it would easily fit a size 14 . The size chart on the website has very accurate measurements .
On their website , you will see familiar faces from the UK modelling the kit , including Ambassador Caz Dawson from Wales / UK . If you have any questions about the kit , you could do worse than chat with Caz , as she has put it through some tough adventures . Find SUP Lass Paddle Adventures on social media .
Available for men and women in Bluefin or Pebble Grey . It is also available without the hood . Price : £ 85.00