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Topic: Request for secret wetsuit donning lubrication formula  (Read 22208 times)

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amphibian

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I don't remember the name but they are on Hwy 1. Contact DaveW on here and he can tell you. The freediveshop has 7mm Picassos for half off and they have the 5mm open cell Apnos for 105.
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Dan V

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I have a lined suit so never really had any major issues getting it on or off . In my earlier days of ab diving I remember a couple of our group wore pantyhose to makes the bottoms go on/off easier .


mooch

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After diving for 20 yrs and reading about and talking with people who wore them I decided to get a Picasso.  I love it and for freediving I will never go back.

I'm glad I took Fuzz's advise to buy a Picasso suit. When I did my scuba cert in Monterey, I used the typical 7mil rental scuba wetsuit (Deep See) and I FROZE my ass off within 45 minutes :smt011 On my next dive, I used my own suit (Picasso) and the difference was night and day  :smt045 Getting the Picasso on without the help of lube in next to impossible....for me at least. But I don't mind lubing at all coz I know I won't have to worry about feeling cold. I don't dive as much as I want to but the few dives I've made were in the 3 hour range and I could have stayed longer IF I was in better shape :smt002

*If you enjoy being in the water, get the better suit :smt045

Got mine for $350.00 (shipping included) from a website that Fuzz told me about...I think the shop was based in Spain.

Just my 2 cents...
« Last Edit: November 15, 2009, 09:12:53 PM by Mooch »


Fisherman X

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I was in Ft Bragg last week and the dive shop had kids 7mm one piece suit for 100 dollars.
what is the name of this dive shop in Ft. Bragg?  My 11 yr old son could use one, esp. if $100.

I believe the shop referred to is:
http://subsurfaceprogression.com/
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Bent hook

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I have a small spray bottle filled with 25% baby shampoo 75% water.I will start by spraying some on the inside of suit.Then some on my ankles and arms.If some gets on your face while putting on your hoody your eyes won't sting or water.


 

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