Re: [Paddlewise] Wet suit etiquitte

From: ralph diaz <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 10:57:15 -0500
Any wet suit I have ever had (neoprene or watersports polartec-type
material) were bought because their main zipper was laid out in a way that
it could be use as a relief zipper or had two zipper pulls, one of which
comes from the bottom near the crotch area.  So my choice has always been to
wear non-snug nylon running shorts with two things in mind (not getting my
privates caught in the zipper when putting on the suit; ability to relieve
myself--this is where the loose fit of the shorts doesn't get in the way the
way tight elastic compression shorts might).  Running shorts have a built in
jock support of sorts which is nice to have.  They also prevent chafing in
the groin area.  And they provide a modicum of etiquette when getting in and
out of the wet suit in public.

ralph diaz--
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