Can't get my new wetsuit on - help!

[smootie]

I bought a Pinnacle Elastiprene-Merino 3mm fullsuit online after lots of research. It arrived, and I was ecstatic! I went immediately to try it on. It fit fine everywhere except the sleeves. I can NOT get my arms through them. I would understand if I had big muscle-y biceps or something but I have stick arms! The biggest part of my arm is 8.5" around. I thought this suit was one of the easier ones to get into?

I tried the plastic bag thing, but the only parts that will slide in are the parts covered in plastic bag. Once the suit goes past there everything grinds to a halt. I tried turning the sleeve inside out, but halfway up my arm the sleeve doubles up and gets stuck.


How do I get my arms into my nifty new wetsuit?

 

[usnphoenix]

have you tried using conditioner make the inside of the suit a little more slick?

 

[NJDiverMark]

Try some lube! KY is your friend.










Just kidding, it might be too small. I had an issue with a couple suits to where the fit me everywhere but my chest. Im not a big guy. I simply went up a size and i was good to go!

 

[Belmont]

Mix hair conditioner, start with 1 part conditioner and three parts water. Use a cheap house brand and put the mix in a pump sprayer.

This will help in sliding your suit on. Won't damage it and the material will stretch a bit after use and be easier to put on.

 

[vinegarbiscuit]

KY is indeed your friend. Works wonders on the cuffs, and watch everyone's eyes pop at the pharmacy when you insist on buying the biggest container of generic-brand lube the store carries. Wearing a thin, shiny, slippery dive skin is also a great solultion for easy doffing and donning. Give it a whirl.

 

[koozemani]

Now are you talking regular old ky or the new fire and ice varieties?

 

[NJDiverMark]

Just the warming one. Keeps you warm during the dive. Ijs.

 

[Belmont]

Do they sell Astroglide by the gallon??

 

[koozemani]

No, but if you go to Costco you can get the 3 gallon tub.

 

[smootie]

Thanks, I'll try the conditioner trick. Do I spray it on myself or on the suit? I have heard that oils break down neoprene. Are there ingredients I should avoid?