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Grateful Rider

Rapid Descent UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Shirt | Grateful Rider

Regular price $67.00 CAD
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Some rides demand your full attention. The Rapid Descent Long Sleeve features a bold illustrated scene of a skeleton kayaker charging through whitewater rapids, paddle gripped tight as rocks and spray fly by on all sides. It's a high-energy tribute to the rush of running rapids and the free-spirited pursuit of the next good line down the river.

This lightweight performance long sleeve delivers UPF 50+ sun protection and moisture-wicking, quick-dry comfort — built for kayakers, paddlers, and river runners who need gear that keeps up with the current.

Why You'll Love It

  • ☀️ UPF 50+ fabric blocks 98% of harmful UV rays
  • 💧 Moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance material
  • 🌬️ Lightweight & breathable for all-day paddling
  • 🛶 Bold, original whitewater kayaking artwork
  • 🩱 Unisex relaxed fit — great for kayaking, rafting & river days
  • 🌊 Energetic design inspired by chasing the next rapid

Specs

  • UPF Rating: 50+ (blocks 98% of UV rays)
  • Fabric: Lightweight, moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance blend
  • Fit: Unisex, relaxed athletic fit
  • Sleeve: Long sleeve
  • Best for: Kayaking, rafting, river days, everyday sun protection
  • Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this shirt good for kayaking or rafting?
Yes. The lightweight, quick-dry fabric with UPF 50+ protection is well suited for long days on the river, whether paddling or riding the rapids.

Can I wear this shirt wet?
Yes. The moisture-wicking, quick-dry fabric performs whether wet from spray, splashes, or a swim.

Is this shirt breathable for active paddling?
Yes, the lightweight, breathable fabric is designed to stay cool and comfortable during high-output activity on the water.

Does this shirt run true to size?
It's built with a relaxed unisex fit for comfortable, all-day wear — check the size chart for exact measurements.

Materials

100% polyester with added UPF 50+ UV solar protection and M-shield technology

Shipping & Returns

We proudly ship using eco-friendly shipping supplies.

Care Instructions

To preserve your UV-shirt technology and save energy, we recommend machine washing cold on gentle. Hang to dry or tumble dry low. Please do not bleach, iron the decoration, dry clean, or use fabric softeners.

MY WORK UNIFORM

"These Grateful Diver UV shirts are pretty much my uniform. I'm a jet ski guide and am in the sun and on water all day so I need a lightweight shirt like this that looks good, dries fast, and adds some sun protection.

-Hernan, in his Dive Tanks UV Shirt in Key West, FL

  • YOUR PURCHASE HELPS MARINE CONSERVATION

    The Grateful Diver is committed to marine conservation via active outreach. A portion of each purchase goes to Reef Relief's efforts to save the coral reefs by helping to fund their education programs and clean ups. Make your gear mean something and be a Grateful Diver!

  • GRATEFUL DEAD MEETS GRATEFUL DIVER

    Grateful Diver was created in 1995 when Grateful Dead co-founder and drummer Bill Kreutzmann, an avid diver, had the inspiration to design a Grateful Diver logo by placing the iconic Grateful Dead lightning bolt on a red dive flag. This iconic logo has raised money for marine conservation for almost 30 years.