I really like being warm in my DS here in the sub-tropics (yes, I know I'm crazy), but I am having trouble with flexibility in the suit. Especially when it comes to getting my fins on and off. 2 dives ago I finally gave up putting them on, walked out of the water, leaned up against a tree, put them on and then walked back into the surf zone again (kinda embarassing) First time it's been that hard, but it did make me wonder if perhaps there's something I'm doing wrong. (The other flexibility issue is reaching my valve on my singles rig)
I'm guessing I lost 3-4" mobility in bending my knees (suit is not tight at all, and the legs have lots of "excess" in length) and about 2-3" in reach behind my head for my arms. Btw - I can squat all the way down with the suit on, but can't seem to bend my knee as far when lifting my foot. I *can* reach down, grab my calf and pull my foot closer, it's just as if the muscles are not strong enough to go as far as I need them too (but not a problem in my wetsuit or street clothes).
Would anyone venture a guess as to if this is "normal", a fit issue, flexibility issue on my part etc..?
Aloha, Tim
I'm guessing I lost 3-4" mobility in bending my knees (suit is not tight at all, and the legs have lots of "excess" in length) and about 2-3" in reach behind my head for my arms. Btw - I can squat all the way down with the suit on, but can't seem to bend my knee as far when lifting my foot. I *can* reach down, grab my calf and pull my foot closer, it's just as if the muscles are not strong enough to go as far as I need them too (but not a problem in my wetsuit or street clothes).
Would anyone venture a guess as to if this is "normal", a fit issue, flexibility issue on my part etc..?
Aloha, Tim
