The Elegant Art of Donning a Wetsuit

Putting on a wetsuit is not as simple as one would think it is. It's not just a matter of pulling it up and on. There are difficulties. You can't pull too hard or you may rip the wetsuit. You have to gently coax the material up your leg...



Did I say GENTLY??



Once you get it up over your butt (with the help of a wedgy or two)...



It's on to the arms. Again, one would think this was easy, but it sometimes takes a little help from a friend...



okay, sometimes it takes a LOT of help from a friend...



Even the coaches have problems with this area



But once you get it on and you take that first step into the freezing cold Pacific water, all your efforts and struggles are worth it. Besides, it's like an extra warmup/workout getting it on!