What is the best way to put on a wet suit?
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Sometimes people encounter difficulties whilst putting a wetsuit on. To understand why this happens, we need to look at the differences in the way a wetsuit and clothing varies. Our clothing hangs on our bodies and touches at certain points making casual contact at others. Shirts, blouses, and jackets hang from our neck and shoulders and usually hang away from our bodies in most other areas. Pants and skirts are drawn about our waist and often hang loose around our legs. There are a few exceptions and some people do wear tight clothing. Lycra is much like a very thin wetsuit. Wetsuits differ greatly from this loose hanging concept. A properly fitting wetsuit will make contact over most of the area it covers, leaving as little space as possible between it and your skin. The less space, the less room there is for water to enter and carry away your body heat. Water will find spaces where the wetsuit does not follow the contours of your body and this will cause the body to cool. You will then use energy warming these areas which will leave less energy to do your activity. Not every one can be a perfect "off the shelf" fit and children in particular will have a suit that may be a little loose here and there. These spaces can be filled in with clothing such as T or sweat shirts. Whilst not ideal, it is a solution. Water cannot enter a space that has already been filled. \n\nThe closer fit and stretchiness of neoprene, makes it more resistant to sliding on your arms and legs. This often results in people getting their suits on but not pulled up in vital areas. This throws off the fit for the rest of the body. This is the usual reason that most people believe their suit does not fit. This problem is often worse for women as their different proportions makes it harder for them to get comfortable unless the suit is worn properly.\nFortunately, there is an easy way to make sure your suit fits properly but you cannot grab hold of the suit and expect your foot to slide through like a pair of trousers. All you have to do is pull it up at various times as you put it on. \n1) Once over the ankles pull the legs up to the thighs, then remove any folds by pulling on the shins to move the ankle into position. \n2) Then pull on the knee to move the shin area and then pull on the thigh to put the knee pads in position. \n3) As you pull it up over your thighs, make sure it is pulled up snugly into the crotch. If your crotch area is sagging, the suit will feel too tight at the shoulders and chest and you are going to be uncomfortable. \n4) At this point many people will insist the suit is too small but it probably isn't. As you pull the sleeves on, be sure to pull them up, once over the wrists and  on your lower arms, the same way you did with the leg. \n5) Once on, make sure the armpit area is pulled up snug, similar to the crotch. If not, your chest area is likely to feel cramped from the bunching of the excess material along your arms and from the pull on top of your shoulders and across the back. Having said that wetsuits are made with extra material under the arms to allow for free movement when doing your sport, be it surfing, windsurfing, sailing etc. This extra material can sometimes feel a little uncomfortable when you lower the arm and notice the fold of the neoprene, but don't worry, you won't notice it when using the suit.\n6) Pull the zip up and secure any Velcro fastenings.\n7) Get wet.
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If the air and water are warm, less is better (shorts, shirt, shoes, hat and sunblock).  If it's not, then you will need something waterproof to keep you warm (splash top and bottom, or maybe a wet suit) worn over some warmer clothes.  Synthetics are better than cotton in both cases.  They dry faster and that keeps you warmer, too.\n\nAn old pair of tennis shoes is usually a good choice, with a pair of neoprene socks if it's colder.  Lots of people like to wear sandals on the river, but you have a much better chance of smashing a toe on the rocks and your feet are less protected.\n\nOf course, always (ALWAYS!!!) wear a life jacket. No matter what type of river you're on.\n\nIf you're going on an extended (multi-day) trip, there is a great gear list on this web site: www.restwhenyoudie.com.  Just go into the rafting section, go to Middle Fork Salmon, click on Middle Fork Support, and click on "gear list" at the bottom.
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I would advise wearing nothing underneath, though if your wetsuit is not quite up to the job look out for a 'hot top', it's a 1mm neoprene rash vest that will give your wetsuit a boost when it comes to protection from cold seas and wind-chill.  Make sure your suit is well sealed and tight fitting, you don't want a cold flush down the neck...brrrr....\n\nI use my hot top with board shorts in the summer, and would do so in colder seas under my steamer (but as I live in Sydney, Australia it never gets cold enough to do that).\n\nJust remember - if you opt for a 'wettie-warmer' (peeing in your suit) give it a good wash out afterwards. The uric acid can erode the stitching :)
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You can't. Regular maintenance is the best way to prevent your suit from "stretching out". Rinse in fresh water after every use even use a mild shampoo. Every so often soak it in fresh water to get out all the salt/elements. Keep it out of the sun when not in use.
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If its warm outside, i suggest water. Everyone loves getting wet!\nWater baloons, water relay races, water gun fights, ect, ect.
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Good job on the additional comment you made - getting out of your comfort zone. I absolutely encourage you to continue that. However, a water park really requires something that you will be comfortable in, and certain that you won't lose it. If it's a two piece that's pretty sturdy, then go for it. If it ties or is even the slightest bit loose, top or bottom, go shopping for another suit. Why spend the day worrying about your clothes, when you're supposed to be having fun? Either way, take something to cover up with. And wear sunscreen. Lots and lots of sunscreen. (I just got fried on my vacation, so it's really fresh in my mind.)
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certainly you can get a wetsuit to fit you.  Your best bet is to go to your local dive shop and see what they can do for you.  They should be able to special order one or you can get one custom made.  Hope this helps!!
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You can buy glue that is made specifically for body boards, and also for wetsuits.  Most surfshops that sell wetsuits should probably sell this.
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either get a q-tip and get the water out by letting the qtip soak it up, but heres another great way\ni know it may sound like im trying to make you look stupid, but im not...TRUST ME, IT WORKS!\nhop on one foot, have your head tilted to the side, and hit the side of your head your trying to get the water out of...like if the right side of your head was down as you were jumping, hit the right side of your head, but dont hit it too hard!
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First layer should be polypropylene then the next layer should be wool the polypropylene will repel water away from your feet the wool will act like an insulator
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Well, gotta know the specifics first.  Time, place and do I need to bring a swim suit and towel??
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Using a plastic bucket, create a soak solution by adding 1/2 use Tide per gallon of water. Allow the garment to soak for up to 30 minutes, weighting the item with a WHITE towel to keep it totally submerged. Discard your soak solution appropriately when you're finished. Wash in warm water. Air dry. Repeat the procedure, if necessary.
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Put a plastic bag over the cast, like a trash bag, and then tape it around the open end, snugly.  Aim the shower head towards the other areas of your body, trying not to get too much water on the casted leg.:)\n\n( hospital employee tip)
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Add moisture to the air, boil a pan of water. Plus, a dryer sheet will help with the clothes.
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keep your feet very dry after every bath before you wear your shoes.\ndo not wear a single shoe for more than 2 days.
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Well, it doesn't hurt if you dive corretly. To start, you should knee down on one leg, (like your'e going to propose to someone) with your hands pointed toward the water, and your arms should be over your ears and you should be looking at the water, Next you push off of the pool deck. Once you get comfortable with that, try it stading up. Be safe, have fun!\n♥ Maya\nIf you have any other questions on this subject e-mail me at iluvsynchro1811@yahoo.com:)
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I used to be a competitive swimmer, and during some training sessions we had to wear multiple layers. They essentially create "drag" which increases resistance. Weight is offset by buoyancy, so to increase the resistance in water, you add clothes. Sweatpants/shirts absorb a lot of water, thus add a fair amount of resistance to a work out. While I'll admit, I haven't seen the aquacise classes apply this technique, it does come from sound water based training principles.