A. When standing upright, the Turtle will appear short in front. This is correct! Rowers spend little time upright anyway. Resist the temptation to pull it down or to get a bigger size if your belly shows. See image below...

B. High collar in the back, low V-neck in the front keeps the back of your neck warm and toasty but won't interfere with the motion of your chin. Again, see bottom image for in-the-boat collar shape.

C. Armholes are cut so that when at your full reach, you won't be chafed in front. Most people will be wearing a technical shirt of some kind under the Turtle anyway, but we don't want any baby-soft skin being rubbed raw.

Here is a sculler about to go out on a freezing cold day--he is so happy because his JL Turtleshell will keep his back warm and protected in the wind and rain!

A. Notice that the front is now the perfect length for his upcoming activity.

B. See how the high collar in back will now keep his neck protected.

C. The long tail of his Turtle lays flat against the lower back, keeping the lumbar region warm and dry. See that the tail will not catch in the tracks, as it is designed to float above.