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Sweet Protection Sabrosa Spray Top – First Look

The new Sweet Protection Sabrosa spray top is something that I have been waiting for from Sweet for some time. In most of my Sweet dry top reviews I have mentioned that a short sleeve version would be a great idea and it seems Sweet have listened.

Sweet Protection Sabrosa Spray Top - First Look

The cut and construction of their long sleeve tops and drysuits is superb so I am glad to see a short sleeve version coming to market.

We have a Sabrosa landing very shortly at Unsponsored HQ for a full review.

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The Sabrosa is constructed from Gore-Tex Paclite so it’s both breathable and light weight for summer paddling.

Neoprene gaskets are present at both the neck and arms. The Sabrosa is not designed to be a full on dry top but what many would class as a semi-dry top, i.e. it offers very good protection and will keep most of the water out.

Sweet Protection Sabrosa Spray Top - First Look

Sweet Protection Sabrosa Spray Top - First Look

You get the highly adjustable and effective twin waist seal as seen on other Sweet whitewater tops. You’ll also find a little tab on the back of the top to hang it up to dry.

The Sabrosa will be available in dark blue and red.

7 Comments

  1. David

    When it will be available?

    • Unsponsored

      March 2017, although there will be a few kicking around before for testing purposes.

      • Alexandre ROUBAUD

        Then I will wait for a while before buying another short sleeve top.

  2. Alex Roubaud

    Do you have any idea of a release date ?

  3. Unsponsored

    March 2017 – our top review landed this week. Latex gaskets on both the neck and arms. Check it out here – http://www.unsponsored.co.uk/press/sweet-protection-sabrosa-top-first-look/

  4. Linda

    Is it suitable for freestyle or the water will flow in? I’m undecided between this and the palm zenith short

    • Unsponsored

      It’s a dry top with latex seals so pretty good at keeping water out. Better than the zenith.

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