5mm hooded vest - easiest way to don?

giles45shop · Dec 28, 2006

I got a 5mm hooded vest for my upcoming trip to CA and tried it on yesterday. My question is what's the easiest way to put it on and get it off? I probably looked pretty comical trying to get it on and off and I was thinking there's got to be a trick to this. Any suggestions from people who wear these on a regular basis?

Thanks,

John

Dive Right In Scuba · Dec 28, 2006

By some Mcnett Silicon Spray....if its that tight...this also adds to longer life of the suit and/or hood

Mike

terrasmak · Dec 28, 2006

On is easy for me , off , well you really need a buddy or to be double jointed. It is possible to remove yourself but its a pain and will get a little easier as it breaks in .

giles45shop · Dec 28, 2006

Yep,

Getting it off was definitely more difficult. I managed by myself, but for a while I felt like I was trapped in the dark with my arms flailing around fighting for my life

John

spectrum · Dec 28, 2006

To put it on roll it up and , reach in and pull it down. Like a sweater.

To get out grab the front of an arm opening with the hand from the opposing side. Pull the vest away from your chest and pass your hand up though the opening chicken wing style. Then just slide the other arm out.

Pete

giles45shop · Dec 28, 2006

Thanks,

I'll give that a try!

redacted · Dec 29, 2006

spectrum:
To put it on roll it up and , reach in and pull it down. Like a sweater.

To get out grab the front of an arm opening with the hand from the opposing side. Pull the vest away from your chest and pass your hand up though the opening chicken wing style. The just slide the other arm out.

Pete

If that doesn't work, can you still drive home with just one hand?

ThatsSomeBadHatHarry · Dec 29, 2006

This is by far the easiest way to Don...see photo right

http://www.scubaboard.com/member.php?u=13475

PaulChristenson · Dec 29, 2006

unless God has been good to you and eliminated the need for that step

CompuDude · Dec 29, 2006

God has been good to me.

Hyperstretch makes it easier, btw.

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