Front Zip Drysuit-Self Donning Solo

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Cr.padlo

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Any tips and advice on zipping up the last 3 inches or so of a drysuit? I have a front zip DUI drysuit, but once it gets to that last little portion up by my shoulder, I cant get the right angle to pull the zipper.
 
If the zipper handle has a hole in it, either a dowel with some kind of hook in the end, or a length of para-cord with a big knot.
 
I have a DUI CF200x. Similar issue so what I do is to grab the suit and pull it to the direction that makes it easier to close. Hope this helps.
 
Any tips and advice on zipping up the last 3 inches or so of a drysuit? I have a front zip DUI drysuit, but once it gets to that last little portion up by my shoulder, I cant get the right angle to pull the zipper.

Any chance that your suit might be too small in the shoulders for the drysuit underwear you're wearing?

rx7diver
 
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You can do this to help push your arm over for those last few inches.
 
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You can do this to help push your arm over for those last few inches.


That's a good one you can do while watching T.V. ....you look good in that picture...oh wait...I didn't mean it like that.
 
I have a problem with zipping the first couple inches. As a Public Safety diver, I'm fortunate to always have support personnel to help me out.
 

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