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wendy / January 24, 2023

How to Put on and Take Off A Wetsuit

Steps on how to put on a wetsuit for your triathlon and open water swim training or competitions! Give yourself plenty of time and put on a dry body over a swim suit

How to Put on a Wetsuit How to Take Off a Wetsuit

  1. Insert one arm at a time into the wetsuit and pull it up from the wrist to the shoulder.
  2. Stretch your arms up and keep pulling the wetsuit up. Flexibility and range of motion can be helpful.
  3. Squat a couple of times to stretch your upper and lower body.
  4. Once the wetsuit is on, zip it up using the cord in the back.
  5. If you are outdoors, put on the wetsuit in the shade to avoid overheating.

Instructions for Wetsuit Removal:

  1. First, unzip the wetsuit.
  2. Pull the wetsuit off one arm at a time, turning the sleeve inside out as you go.
  3. Work the wetsuit over your hips and down your legs.
  4. Take care not to damage the wetsuit by pulling too hard or snagging it on jewelry or sharp objects.
  5. Once the wetsuit is off, rinse it with fresh water and hang it up to dry.

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