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Topic: Wetsuit Lube  (Read 4157 times)

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Tote

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What EXACTLY do you guys use?
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The cheapest conditioner that I can find at CVS.

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Mix it with a little water.
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Mix it with a little water.

Yeah, I know that will make the lube last longer...but I just squirt it out on the suit and rub it all over and put it on.

Fuzz and the other guys mix it with water and pour it in the suit and shake it around. I just turn the suit inside out and smear the lube all over.

Just the way I do it, not necessarily the BEST way to do it.  :smt002

With Tote's shoulder issues I would say the slippier the better.  :smt004

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Big jims a greaser. 

A couple drops of conditioner is plenty.  I've had to use plain bottled water before and it works just as good.  I've had conditioner get out if the suit, into mask and annoy the shit out of my eyes.....diving like that all day sucks.

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not that I am experienced but dollar store conditioner...Brian G let me borrow some at GS a few yrs back. He had it cut with water and in a spray bottle
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not that I am experienced but dollar store conditioner...Brian G let me borrow some at GS a few yrs back. He had it cut with water and in a spray bottle

Can't get any cheaper than this!  Hope we don't get skin rash using it  :smt005
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not that I am experienced but dollar store conditioner...Brian G let me borrow some at GS a few yrs back. He had it cut with water and in a spray bottle

Can't get any cheaper than this!  Hope we don't get skin rash using it  :smt005

eeeh so its made in china and has toxic amounts of lead and melamine. I am done having kids!
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I've used the cheap Suave (& similar cheap dollar-range) stuff for years and it works great.
Some people like the smell of juicy green apple, tropical coconut, or sun-ripened strawberry.
For others, the scents are nauseating.
I didn't mind either way.

Recently, I've switched over to Cure Care.
Non-scented, highly concentrated, & good price. 
http://www.sallybeauty.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-SA-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=SBS-442000&dwvar_SBS-442000_webSize=128.0000+OZ


Either works fine, but if you use the suave stuff take a deep whiff... cause your whole body will be smelling like soothing lavender lilac, mango mandarin, etc.
(then again... given the pee... Becky might appreciate the cover-up scent)


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Recently, I've switched over to Cure Care.
Non-scented, highly concentrated, & good price. 
http://www.sallybeauty.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-SA-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=SBS-442000&dwvar_SBS-442000_webSize=128.0000+OZ

Thanks Fuzz, I will give this a try...

- Non-greasy hand cream smooths dry, rough skin
- All-purpose body lotion
- Contains no fragrance or coloring
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KY

but as a friend once said: "I would use KY, but as soon as I slather it on, I get a boner and can't put on the suit..."  :smt005



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Hahaha


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At least I wasn't the only one thinkng along the lines of this answer....... :smt003
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I always used silicon spray.  Quick spray in the legs, arms and body and good to go.  I know some people are sensitive to it but at least it doesn't leave you smelling like a girl.


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KY

but as a friend once said: "I would use KY, but as soon as I slather it on, I get a boner and can't put on the suit..."  :smt005

he needs to re think is application target zone.
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