How to put a wetsuit on from the inside out

How to put a wetsuit on inside out

 

It’s not that easy but it’s not that hard. Although putting on a wetsuit may seem challenging to a beginner, this advice will help you put one on properly and avoid movements that could damage it. A very helpful way of doing it that helps to avoid tearing and damaging the material is to turn the suit inside out. The outer surface of the wetsuit usually has a hydrodynamic finish and is more delicate than the inside. By turning it inside out, we avoid tearing the suit and we make it easier to put on.  

 

 

Step 1: Turn the wetsuit inside out

 

To start off we’ll need to turn the wetsuit completely inside out so that we can protect the most delicate areas and handle it with greater ease.

 

Step 2: Put your feet in

 

You can use socks or even a plastic bag. When you put your foot into the suit with a sock on, there’s less friction and your foot enters smoothly without creating resistance. Put one foot in first and then the other.

 

 

Step 3: Adjust the wetsuit in the leg area

 

Once you have both feet inside, gripping the wetsuit from the inside, pull it up over your hips, pulling it up to your knees first, then up to your thighs and eventually up to your hips, holding it from the inside at all times.

 

Step 4: Adjust the wetsuit in the crotch area

 

It’s very important that the suit is worn properly and fits snugly in the crotch area, as this will determine whether the upper part of the wetsuit is in the correct position. Finish pulling the wetsuit up over your hips and get ready to put your arms in. 

 

Step 5: Arms

 

At Orca we give you a pair of gloves with your wetsuit so that it’s easier for you to get your sleeves on. Slide the wetsuit up along your arm and adjust the shoulders. Do the same with the other arm and adjust the other shoulder. Take your time to adjust the position of the wetsuit and to get your arms in properly.  

 

Step 6: Adjust the neck and close the zip

 

Make sure that the wetsuit feels comfortable around your neck, check that it fits snugly in the crotch and shoulder areas and zip it up. You could get someone to help you if you find it easier.

Step 7: Final check

Finally, move around a little to check that the suit isn’t too tight or too loose. The wetsuit should feel like a second skin: tight-fitting but without restricting your movements or breathing.