Re: [Paddlewise] upside down and not burped

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:57:45 -0700
Pamvetdr_at_aol.com wrote:
> I recently figured out why I don't seem to be able to do easy wet exits.
>  As soon as I invert, the air in my drysuit goes uphill and seems to
> expand the formerly most downhill area of the suit (and I don't mean the
> legs). [snip] So any of the other ladies out there have this problem?
> Any suggestions? (and yes, I am on a weight loss program).

Not a lady, and never experienced this, but maybe you could try a wide, 
flat belt around the outside midsection of the suit ... not super tight, 
just snug.  This might keep the air from going ... ahhhh ... south.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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