wetsuit removal

Is it a triathlon-specific wetsuit ?

Had the very same problem with a sailboard wetsuit I was using for swimming. I just changed my wetsuit for a tri-specific one (O'neil). It is remarkably easy to remove...

Good luck !

Christian.

How much Bodyglide are you using and how far up your legs? You've got to slather it on, when you think you have enough on, put on twice that amount.

Also, pull down your suit as far as you can turning it inside out as you do so, roughly to your knees and let the rest fall to the ground. Pull up one leg at a time while standing on the top of the suit with your other foot, repeat with the other leg. 2-3 of these with each leg should get the suit to your ankles and then hook your thumb on the back and jerk the rest of the leg over/under your heel, now is not the time to worry about being delicate. Watch people that can get out of their suits quickly try to imitate what they do. I think there's an article here that explains it better.

Try using PAM.

Crisco is another good thing to try.

Cut the legs off mid calf. Makes life much easier withthe QR and some body sizes..

I've had two QRs and it was always a problem Have a DeSoto T1 now and I can peel if in literally seconds. The T1 legs are still factory original and hit my ankles as well.

Edited by Nob 2006-06-10 11:10 PM

I agree with Nob. I used to have a QR and had the same problem (even when all lathered up in PAM). The legs on QRs are a little thicker than many other brands. Cutting an inch or 2 off of the legs should help a bit.

Ditto the leg trimming. Take about 2" off the bottom and you'll need no bodyglide/pam etc.

Does trimming violate warranties? I'd imagine some people would have to cut because of height, but want to be sure.