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2004-07-10 12:00 AM

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Subject: Wetsuit removal
Hello everybody does anybody use any type of cooking oil spray to help with wetsuit removal I have been told this works but am worried about the oil damaging my wetsuit.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.


2004-07-10 1:06 AM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit removal
I don't use anything. I just peel it off inside out without any trouble. My wife was a spectator at my first tri. and she saw a competitor sitting down having trouble getting their's off "right side out".
If you practice, it works best if it's wet. I tried it dry once and will never do that again!
Peel it down past your knees and stand on one leg of the suit an pull your other leg out and do the same with the opposite leg.

Hope this helps

Don
2004-07-10 1:18 AM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit removal
Thanks Don will give it a go.
2004-07-10 9:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit removal
Granted i've never worn a wetsuit for racing/training... But I've read about (so yes, dont take my words for facts) people taking off the top half of the wetsuit as they are coming out of the water and entering the transition site.

It may not make taking your legs out any easier.. but at least you'll only have one half of the wetsuit to worry about once your actually into T1
2004-07-10 12:09 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit removal
If you do decided to use some type of cooking spray, check with manufacture of your wet suit.  Some petroleum based products will break down the material.
2004-07-10 12:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit removal

I just have trouble getting the suit down over my butt!!   I never used to have that problem....hmmm....muscles, I hope!

Jen



2004-07-11 7:19 PM
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Oh, it's my muscles...
2004-07-11 9:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Wetsuit removal
Body glide worked well for me today for my first tri. I've heard that cooking oil can have a negative effect on the life of a wetsuit. It also works well for nipple protection for us men on long runs.
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