Putting on Henderson instadry wetsuit

[tmcnee]

Anyone have tips for getting in and out of the Henderson instadry wetsuit more easily? Have you used Sportslick around wrists and ankles or other product to ease the glide?

 

[O'Malley]

Dry on dry or wet on wet; I've found the latter much easier when donning. When diving from a boat, I will dunk the suit in the water and then myself...a few tugs and the suit is on.

When this wasn't an option, I've found this product helpful; baby shampoo, I've read, works just as well...and it's cheaper.
http://www.moosejuice.com/?pageName=SuitJuice

 

[tmcnee]

great tip thanks
just tried wet wet and sooo much easier

 

[sasquatcher]

I used the suit juice when I first got my suit and found it worked well. Here's the cool thing, over time, the suit is really much easier to get on and doesn't even require anything to help lube things up, all the while it's still nice and snug. I guess some people describe it as the memory. However, I still just make sure I towel dry the inside of the suit right after a dive and it's sure to be easy to get into for the next dive.

 

[tmcnee]

I've heard about "memory" I'll just have to have faith that it will be easier!!! Going on Naia liveaboard to Fiji so love the concept of putting on a sit that is DRY!! Goiing to buy the suit juice today.

 

[DanBMW]

CAUTION - Be very careful using anything other than water to "lub" the suit on a boat as it will also "lub" the deck, making it quite slippery for all that pass by. It has happened in the past.

 

[tmcnee]

good point thanks

 

[sasquatcher]

CAUTION - Be very careful using anything other than water to "lub" the suit on a boat as it will also "lub" the deck, making it quite slippery for all that pass by. It has happened in the past.

That's a great point.

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