Gettin a wet wetsuit on (cream rinse)

[DivingMike]

We are planning a multi day multi dive trip starting Thurs. The last time I did this & was struggling to get my wet wetsuit back on after an interval, some one suggested applying cheap cream rinse. Has any one else heard of this?? Is it a good idea?? How is it best applied?? are there any any serious environmental concerns?? (Want to be responsible)

 

[King_Neptune]

DivingMike,

I found the perfect answer to be a Lycra Skin, and for cold water dives or for chilly, windy days I will use my PolarTech... The slick skin allows a suit to just slip right on with great ease.

Hope this helps...

=-)

 

[rcohn]

For skin-in, open-cell, and the new coated materials (e.g. goldcore, platimum, etc.) this works very well and I use it all the time. Usually 1/4 to 1/10 hair conditioner to water in a spray bottle works well. Shampoo can be used, but it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Aussies use "wet stuff" I think it's equivalent to KY jelly in the US, both of which also work well.

I think it will be less effective on a nylon or lycra lined suit, but it should still help a bit, give it a try.

Ralph

 

[Rick Murchison]

Personally, I use baby shampoo, diluted about 3 parts water to 1 part baby shampoo, applied with a spray bottle.
Rick

 

[SubMariner]

Panty hose!!! :devilish:

Hey, it works. It's cheap. What more can I say?

~SubMariner~

 

[King_Neptune]

SubMariner,

Now why do you keep encouraging Don like that?
Now that youve given him justification there will be a panty hose shortage in the Mid-West area!

:mission:

 

[SubMariner]

I'm just passing along a little info...

~SubMariner~

 

[MaxBottomtime]

A friend of mine places plastic grocery bags over her hands and feet. Her wetsuit slides on when she does this.

 

[norcaldiver]

I've heard the plastic bag thing too, but I've found the best thing is that if you can get in the water and put it on, it slides right on...granted the water has to be warm enough to get into sans wetsuit and the water has to be nice and calm if you're on a boat trip, otherwise, I've seen people get in the shower and put it on in about 3 seconds.

 

[MgicTwnger]

Half-and-half cheap hair conditioner and water: slicker than Bill explaining Monica to Hillary.