semi dry suit-- donning and doffing

divinginn · 09-26-2009, 10:24 AM

I use dollar store hair conditioner,just lube up real well with it before putting on your wetsuit. The conditioner really works well when taking off the suit.

CalBearister99 · 09-29-2009, 11:43 AM

Glad to see I'm not the only one who can't zip up my own. I figure it was just because I needed to drop 5-10 pounds

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Originally Posted by turnpikemike

I also have the Pinnacle Arctic 7/5, and unfortunately haven't figured out a great way to zip it on my own. The thing people who don't own one are probably missing is the fact that the "batwing gusset" that keeps water from coming in through the zipper in the back (it's a flap that's attached on both sides of the zipper) is really big (has to be over a foot wide at the shoulders), and not easy to tuck in on your own.

SteveR · 10-08-2009, 11:15 PM

I tried on my first Pinnacle today. It was only a ME-3 but I could not get it up the arms. It stopped below the forearm and I could not get it to go any higher without huge rolls and voids in the suit. I have no idea if the suit fits or not in the chest or back since I could not get it on past the arms.

I also tried on another brand of suit and had the same problem with the arms. Maybe I need wrist zippers. I have large hands but normal arms. I don't get it.

Panmanmatt · 10-09-2009, 06:31 PM

Another thing to try is waxing the zipper. I have a Bare back zip full suit and if I don't keep the zipper waxed it is a real PITA to zip by myself.

SteveR · 10-09-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Panmanmatt

Another thing to try is waxing the zipper. I have a Bare back zip full suit and if I don't keep the zipper waxed it is a real PITA to zip by myself.

The problem is not the back zipper...it is getting the suit over my wrists and forearms. I tried on three more brands today with similar results.

I think i am going DRY. Will be looking for an inexpensive dry suit to start off with.

Panmanmatt · 10-09-2009, 08:56 PM

My reply was actually intended for the original poster. Sorry for the confusion, Steve.

Wrist zippers may be the way for you to go, Steve.

cmburch · 10-18-2009, 03:19 PM

Just spray a wetsuit lube inside the arms and no more fighting getting the suit's arms on or off.

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