Getting a 5mm wetsuit on without it taking forever?

[DivemasterDennis]

The "roll it on" technigue posted by windapp is my choice, learned from watching my wife put on panty hose. It sure beats the "tug and wiggle and hope I don't rip it" approach , and is less entertaining to watch. That is a good thing. The soap/shampoo/ conditioner dilute solutions can work, but I try not to put anything in the ocean that I wouldn't put in my eyes. And the slippery deck issue is real.
DivemasterDennis

 

[g1138]

In a jam you can turn your suit inside out (all the way if you have to), put your feet in the holes and roll it up. Same with the arms and torso.

Splooge wise: Baby powder only works when both you and your suit are complete dry. Otherwise it's like smearing paper mache on yourself. Way too pasty to slide anything on.

1:10 conditioner:water ratio works best. You can put it in a spray bottle or use up an old Suave bottle from home (just splooge your suit and yourself). Alternatively you can get a glob on yourself and then smear tons of salt water over to lather it up.

Nothing like smelling of piss and coconuts after a dive.

 

[rhwestfall]

the arm and leg zippers that come on a Wetwear suit....:cool2:.

 

[lmorin]

I'll vouch for the plastic bag method, too. Get a tough one that won't rip easily. Feet and hands will go through easily, with legs and arms not far behind.

 

[Laurie S.]

I wear a diveskin and my 5 mm slips right on, dry or wet.

 

[BabyDuck]

you can also (depending on where you are) put it on in the water. that's what i usually do to spare my knuckle skin.

 

[koozemani]

+1 on using a Lycra skin and rolling it down to star off.

 

[Doc]

the arm and leg zippers that come on a Wetwear suit....:cool2:.

The Wetwear with the zip gussets on the leg and arms... a 30 second process that can be done seated in a rocking dory.

If everyone had one, it would end these discussions forever!

 

[spectrum]

As other have said this is a skill & fit issue. They both need to come together. In the end donning you suit shpuld not be a chore. Find my whole story here.

Pete

 

[octopuppy]

Ditto posts 13 & 18. Connie's making me one right now - can't wait!!