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 2009-09-23 2:52 PM |
Extreme Veteran  439  |  Subject: why oh why......did no one tell me how hard it is to get into a wet suit? i laughed so hard i fell over.my hubby kept saying you need to send it back its too small .So we watched some people do it on you tube and laughed even harder, it really is a bit of a struggle for most people, so i am going to try again later and i am recording it so i can give every one a good laugh....lol |
| 2009-09-23 3:06 PM in reply to: #2422596 |
Master 1728   Pulaski TN | Subject: RE: why oh why...... We have all been there. I remember the first time I put mine on...lord and then I went to my local pool to train in it and boy did I get some laughs!!!LOL |
| 2009-09-23 3:09 PM in reply to: #2422640 |
| Payson, AZ | Subject: RE: why oh why...... cbost2678 - 2009-09-23 1:06 PM We have all been there. I remember the first time I put mine on...lord and then I went to my local pool to train in it and boy did I get some laughs!!!LOL You put it on then went to the pool???  |
| 2009-09-23 3:20 PM in reply to: #2422652 |
Master 1728 Pulaski TN | Subject: RE: why oh why...... bzgl40 - 2009-09-23 3:09 PM cbost2678 - 2009-09-23 1:06 PM We have all been there. I remember the first time I put mine on...lord and then I went to my local pool to train in it and boy did I get some laughs!!!LOL You put it on then went to the pool??? Totally and drove across town!!LOL No but I get looked at weird enough when I am out riding or running...people in some small towns have not quite gotten up to speed and the wet suit really threw some of them into a tizzy!!Lets just say the ladies water aerobics had never seen such a sight!!!The good ole days!!! |
| 2009-09-23 3:37 PM in reply to: #2422596 |
Master 1436 Wilmington | Subject: RE: why oh why...... After watching the video on All3sports on how to put on a wetsuit ,it is and was easy peasy to put on. My tri last weekend I saw people wearing themslves out just getting thiers on. |
| 2009-09-23 4:25 PM in reply to: #2422734 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: why oh why...... Livestrong191 - 2009-09-23 3:37 PM After watching the video on All3sports on how to put on a wetsuit ,it is and was easy peasy to put on. My tri last weekend I saw people wearing themslves out just getting thiers on. I have seen posts on this web site where people say if it doesn't take you at least 10 minutes to get your wetsuit on, it probably doesn't fit you right. That a wetsuit should be so snug that you DO "wear yourself out" putting it on. It should not just 'slip on' like a pair of tri shorts. Mine takes about 10 minutes to properly get it fitted on me. I used to think it was a tad snug, but now I believe it fits me perfectly. |
| 2009-09-23 4:32 PM in reply to: #2422823 |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: why oh why...... Maybe Emilio DeSoto will chime in on this one. I am not sure the wet suit should be that tight. Wet suits work by allowing a thin layer of water in next to your skin, which your body heats up and it then acts as insulation. If your suit is too tight to allow for some water flow, you're not getting the full benefit of the suit. Your suit can also certainly be too loose. That will cause more of a drag issue and also not keep the water inside long enough to warm. My suit does not "slip on", but it takes me a minute or two maybe. I usually have to work the fabric up the legs a few times, but once it's over that I'm good. My suit is sleeveless, so you could maybe add a minute for arms. I find it provides me with the necessary warmth and doesn't get too full of water. And I have a pretty cheap, thick suit. I did struggle a LOT (to the point of almost quitting) trying to put it on after running. But that probably eventually took 5-7 minutes. |
| 2009-09-23 4:39 PM in reply to: #2422841 |
Master 1529 Living in the past | Subject: RE: why oh why...... BikerGrrrl - 2009-09-23 4:32 PM Maybe Emilio DeSoto will chime in on this one. I am not sure the wet suit should be that tight. Wet suits work by allowing a thin layer of water in next to your skin, which your body heats up and it then acts as insulation. If your suit is too tight to allow for some water flow, you're not getting the full benefit of the suit. Your suit can also certainly be too loose. That will cause more of a drag issue and also not keep the water inside long enough to warm. My suit does not "slip on", but it takes me a minute or two maybe. I usually have to work the fabric up the legs a few times, but once it's over that I'm good. My suit is sleeveless, so you could maybe add a minute for arms. I find it provides me with the necessary warmth and doesn't get too full of water. And I have a pretty cheap, thick suit. I did struggle a LOT (to the point of almost quitting) trying to put it on after running. But that probably eventually took 5-7 minutes. That's what I'm thinkin'...ten minutes = fit properly, really?! So what can I expect to lose swim performance-wise if I can get mine on in say 5 minutes, how about 3, or 7 or better yet, what if I put it on reaallllly slooooooowwwwwllllyyyyy, do I go faster in the water? Yeah, I get the point that "snug is better than loose", but unless the thing is acting like a sail or a bucket on a rope..... |
| 2009-09-23 4:51 PM in reply to: #2422596 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: why oh why...... I think the point was that if you can slip it on like a pair of shorts, it's way too big (I see a lot of this - A LOT). That's all. The 10-minutes was merely an example. I could try to go back and find the thread but I don't have the time... |
| 2009-09-23 6:53 PM in reply to: #2422596 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: why oh why...... If it is new, put it in the tub tonight, let it soak up some water and then hang it up try it tomorrow. Don't try to get it over your watch 8). |
| 2009-09-23 7:07 PM in reply to: #2422823 |
| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: why oh why...... lisac957 - 2009-09-23 5:25 PM Livestrong191 - 2009-09-23 3:37 PM After watching the video on All3sports on how to put on a wetsuit ,it is and was easy peasy to put on. My tri last weekend I saw people wearing themslves out just getting thiers on. I have seen posts on this web site where people say if it doesn't take you at least 10 minutes to get your wetsuit on, it probably doesn't fit you right. That a wetsuit should be so snug that you DO "wear yourself out" putting it on. It should not just 'slip on' like a pair of tri shorts. Mine takes about 10 minutes to properly get it fitted on me. I used to think it was a tad snug, but now I believe it fits me perfectly. Interesting. It takes me about 15-20 mins and I am not capable of putting it on by myself. But, it never feels small. It's a medium, all my tri tops and bottoms are smalls and xsmalls. I can't imagine I would need to be in a size large wetsuit. But maybe I do... |
| 2009-09-23 7:31 PM in reply to: #2422596 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: why oh why...... PLASTIC BAGS = KEY! Take a plastic grocery bag, put it on your foot, stick foot through wetsuit leg = MUCH EASIER! You can do the same for the arms. Still got move it up your body, and that can be tough, but trust me, the plastic bags help!! |
| 2009-09-23 7:34 PM in reply to: #2423018 |
Pro 4360 Baton Rouge area | Subject: RE: why oh why...... Baowolf - 2009-09-23 6:53 PM If it is new, put it in the tub tonight, let it soak up some water and then hang it up try it tomorrow. Don't try to get it over your watch 8). Good tip, this also applies if its the first time you have worn it in months. Made a difference for me. I think I put mine on n 3-4 minutes once I have practiced. |
| 2009-09-23 7:37 PM in reply to: #2422596 |
Veteran 667 | Subject: RE: why oh why...... wee scotty - 2009-09-23 2:52 PM did no one tell me how hard it is to get into a wet suit? i laughed so hard i fell over.my hubby kept saying you need to send it back its too small .So we watched some people do it on you tube and laughed even harder, it really is a bit of a struggle for most people, so i am going to try again later and i am recording it so i can give every one a good laugh....lol Did ya put some lubrication on your wrists and ankles first? |
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