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4.5
i purchased two parkas, one for me and another for my 3 year old granddaughter (from a different vendor because none available in her size) for two reasons. One, was for swimming. Because of the pandemic, we continued to take lessons but instead of indoors, it had to be outdoors and no physical contact with the instructor. During the cold winter months, the water was warm, but the air was not. The parka was a life saver. I live in California and at at my tennis club, you have swimmers using the pool all year long. Most of the time the locker rooms were inaccessible because they were indoors. So we used the parkas leave the pool and go into the van and to to my home, a short distance from my house. Instead of driving home and getting the car seats wet, we were relatively dry and warm on the drive home.The other reason for the parka is because I have horses. During the winter, it is really cold in the mornings and certain days! The parka and its great length which covered my rear end and down to the top of my boots keep me warm and comfortable when I get my horses from the pasture and bring them in to the cross ties to clean and groom them before I ride and do other various related chores. I do find the zipper a bit difficult but that is because I have hand injury and it takes me longer to zip up and cold weather makes me feel like I have crab claws. I totally love this parka. If I were to go out in the snow I know it would keep me warm and dry. It also has great hood, perfect on windy days.While some may think it is pricey, I feel it totally worth the it. It keeps me warm, water does not seep out of the coat after swimming lessons. At the barn it keeps me warm on very cold days, takes a lot of abuse with dirt, mud, horse snot, etc and washes and dries well. I do not wear it when I ride but I have seen another rider do so comfortably.I would have given this parka a 5 star rating except for two things:1. Several of the people at my pool bought this parka and all have had a problem with the zipper jamming or getting off track. As a result none of us are zipping it shut!2. The parka is plenty big on the top but is too narrow from the hips down. Some of us who swim are blessed with large hips. We are not all built like Olympic swimmers. It would be nice if the cut of the parka weren't so narrow on the bottom half.Having said all of this, I must say that this swim parka is well made and of high quality. The fleece lining dries VERY fast so it is ready to wear again within hours of getting very wet. It has saved us from soggy seats in my car.Perfect for foggy mornings after aqua aerobics!I bought this to wear to and from on outdoor pool as the weather turns cooler. I use it almost everyday. Size is perfect. I was worried because I am short and with shirt arms. But the elastic con the sleeves work great to accommodate shirt arms but great for longer arms too. Good quality all around. The medium is perfect for me. Keeps me toasty to and from the pool.Very nice parka, well made and will probably last for years. I ordered a small and way too big. So I am returning. Royal blue is great color.Bought this for my son, he swims competitively, so needed something for his meets between events. This has worked phenomenally. He loves it. I'm going to have his name embroidered on it. Very warm and comfortable. Seems well made.I bought the swim parka for my granddaughter for her high school water polo team. I have to admit I was stunned at the quality of the park when I received it today. It could’ve sold for three times the amount of money and still been a good deal. Excellent quality product and fast delivery!Outer material is good and waterproof and tough. Inside is fleecy and warm and feels good on you and dries fast. I'm a 5'11 130 pound guy 34" chest and sizing wise I got 18-20/AS. I wear it over a tee shirt or hoodie and it fits me big but I like that. I wear it around just for daily activities when it's damp or chilly. When i'm in shorts I can quickly cover up if I get cold too.I love it. Perfect at this time of year to walk my dog. Keeps wind out and keeps body temp just right. My girlfriend liked it as well and bought one in blue. I can’t get height and weight to work. I am 5 feet 6 inche and weigh 150 pounds.Swim parka for my sons competition. Very good quality and color choices were very good. Would buy again .Happy with product
