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Are You Sure You're Putting On Your Wetsuit Right? The Human Shoehorn

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Jul 22, 2011
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There is a bit of a secret method to getting in your wetsuit properly, we call it the "human shoehorn". You'll need some help from a friend to use this technique but it will make your suit a lot more loose and flexible around the shoulders.

The first step is to make sure that you pull enough loose material up the arms and legs. Use a plastic bag over you…

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