getting into a WET wet suit... aarrrgh!!!
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kimbalabala
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It's hair conditioner. I got a travel size of Dove hair conditioner for 97 cents at Walmart and it works great. I'd guess just about any brand works. The slipperier the better! 
Lirpa246
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Put it on in a running shower.
gasgirl
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I am getting ready for a week long liveaboard in Micronesia next week and I am already dreading donning a wet wetsuit 4-5 times a day. I am seriously considering getting a DUI shell drysuit (local dive shop has one in my siize that they have priced to sell) - will I be the laughing stock as this might be considered crazy overkill by the crew? I don't think overheating is an issue as I don't plan to wear any undergarments under the shell. Anyone else dive in a drysuit in warm water just to avoid the wet wetsuit?
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A dive skin makes all the difference. Plus, keeps you from getting sunburn. Take the wetsuit off between dives and it's still easy to get on when wet with the skin.
barring the skin ( which for $25-50 I can't imagine why) cornstarch can help, plus a wetsuit with a merino type liner.
barring the skin ( which for $25-50 I can't imagine why) cornstarch can help, plus a wetsuit with a merino type liner.
Trisha
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Solution 1 -- cheap pantyhose. Eventually the feet get runs, but they stay in place better than footless tights.
Solution 2 -- dry wetsuit, dry body. Damp wetsuit, damp body. I haven't tried the cream rinse method.
Solution 3 -- inch the suit on from the ankles... the knee pads... the crotch... then flip over the butt. By then the arms and torso are easy.
Solution 4 -- Henderson Hyperstretch 3 mil with a back zipper. It makes a big difference. No more thinking I'm going to pass out trying to get the suit off again. Front zippers are difficult to remove over the shoulders without help. Keep the Velcro neck closure fastened onto itself, or it will snag the fabric shell.
Solution 5 -- in Florida, I sometimes use a set of Cuddle Duds or Warm Essentials long underwear over a swimsuit. They work just fine to stay warm, prevent sunburn, and keep the jellyfish at bay. I've seen them in the winter at Sears, J.C. Penneys and Target, but any synthetic set should work. And no problem making a quick trip to the bathroom! They are very see-through, so I wear black to the beach.
Taking a set of feather-weight long underwear might be a good idea on a liveaboard. I've never tried them, but the idea of being in an air-conditioned cabin after several days of non-stop diving sounds chilly to me. Plus, you can't control the weather at sea or during any shore visits.
Have a wonderful time!
Solution 2 -- dry wetsuit, dry body. Damp wetsuit, damp body. I haven't tried the cream rinse method.
Solution 3 -- inch the suit on from the ankles... the knee pads... the crotch... then flip over the butt. By then the arms and torso are easy.
Solution 4 -- Henderson Hyperstretch 3 mil with a back zipper. It makes a big difference. No more thinking I'm going to pass out trying to get the suit off again. Front zippers are difficult to remove over the shoulders without help. Keep the Velcro neck closure fastened onto itself, or it will snag the fabric shell.
Solution 5 -- in Florida, I sometimes use a set of Cuddle Duds or Warm Essentials long underwear over a swimsuit. They work just fine to stay warm, prevent sunburn, and keep the jellyfish at bay. I've seen them in the winter at Sears, J.C. Penneys and Target, but any synthetic set should work. And no problem making a quick trip to the bathroom! They are very see-through, so I wear black to the beach.
Taking a set of feather-weight long underwear might be a good idea on a liveaboard. I've never tried them, but the idea of being in an air-conditioned cabin after several days of non-stop diving sounds chilly to me. Plus, you can't control the weather at sea or during any shore visits.
Have a wonderful time!
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Wow, all these complex solutions. A cheap, Lycra skin. $25-50 well spent. Mine has lasted for at least ten years. I wear it on surface intervals to prevent sunburn.
i wore it today in the pool practicing skills. Water was 87 degrees and it was 110 outside.
It will work under any wetsuit. I've used mine for years, ever since I discovered it.
My husband has one, too. I introduced him to them. He's a PADI instructor and had never tried them until I showed him, when we first met, 6 years ago.
i wore it today in the pool practicing skills. Water was 87 degrees and it was 110 outside.
It will work under any wetsuit. I've used mine for years, ever since I discovered it.
My husband has one, too. I introduced him to them. He's a PADI instructor and had never tried them until I showed him, when we first met, 6 years ago.
SheilaRee
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When I was getting certified my instructor would jump in the water holding her wetsuit and put it on in the water so I tried it too. Works like a charm!
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That would be fun in So Cal waters. brrrrr!
Amazz
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I like baby shampoo because it doubles as a great mask cleaner. Make sure your suit is wet inside and after you soap up, it slides very easily. I dive every weekend, including winter. This method works great with 7mm suits and mine is very snug.
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