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fred32176
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What is the easiest 3 mil wetsuit to put on and get off? My 3/2 keeps getting nicked and it will soon be time for a new wetsuit. Which 3 mill wetsuits are easiest to get off and put on?
Question What wetsuit is easiest to get off?
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scrane
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They sure do.
the yamamoto neoprene ones done easier because of the flexibility. It was popular for a while with many manufacturers even for cheaper / midrange suits untill the neoprene became so expensive.
for example the 'old' seac komoda line pre 2021 are all full yamamoto and punch way above their weight.
Even if sweaty they're easy to donn.
Mine was end life, I bought a new one from Scubapro which wasn't nearly as easy to donn, so in the end i switched to an open cell apnea suit (cressi apnea 5mm) which i lubricate with a bottle of water/soap mix before I dive. it just slides on super easily.
Another possibility is indeed a lycra shirt or legging depending on what area you're having the most trouble with.
for example the 'old' seac komoda line pre 2021 are all full yamamoto and punch way above their weight.
Even if sweaty they're easy to donn.
Mine was end life, I bought a new one from Scubapro which wasn't nearly as easy to donn, so in the end i switched to an open cell apnea suit (cressi apnea 5mm) which i lubricate with a bottle of water/soap mix before I dive. it just slides on super easily.
Another possibility is indeed a lycra shirt or legging depending on what area you're having the most trouble with.
JoeTPhilly
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Henderson Thermoprene Pro is very stretchy and easy to get on and off.
I'll throw in my usual recommendation for this:
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The full zipper makes it extremely easy to don and doff. There's a cheaper version if you just want to try out the concept:
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Depending on the water temp you can pair this with material arts rashguard pants, neoprene watersports pants, or a scuba farmer john. I'll post examples.
Amazon - Hawk grappling pants
amazon - neoprene pants search
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Henderson Thermoprene Jacket
Divers seeking a great value will appreciate Thermoprene's balance of performance and price. The material combination delivers greater flexibility and improved features not found in standard neoprene w
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The full zipper makes it extremely easy to don and doff. There's a cheaper version if you just want to try out the concept:
Neosport by Henderson waterman
Waterman"" A name given to a person who works or spend his life on, in or around the water, NeoSport couldn't think of a better name for their new 3mm Jacket. With its Trident Waterman Logo, this suit
www.scuba.com
Depending on the water temp you can pair this with material arts rashguard pants, neoprene watersports pants, or a scuba farmer john. I'll post examples.
Amazon - Hawk grappling pants
amazon - neoprene pants search
Neosport by Henderson waterman
Waterman: A name given to a person who works or spend his life on, in or around the water, NeoSport couldn't think of a better name for their new 3mm John and Jacket Combination (for jacket see SKU: NS
www.scuba.com
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fred32176
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Will have to try the lycra socks. My wife lost my tight fitting long sleeve rash guard in Key Largo last month. 
Now I only have baggie long sleeve rashguard and a tight short sleeve rash guard. I have been using the tight short sleeve rash guard and board shorts under my wet suit. I guess I need to get another tight fitting long sleeve rash guard and will try a pair of lycra socks.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Now I only have baggie long sleeve rashguard and a tight short sleeve rash guard. I have been using the tight short sleeve rash guard and board shorts under my wet suit. I guess I need to get another tight fitting long sleeve rash guard and will try a pair of lycra socks.Thanks for all the suggestions.
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