Back in the '50s they used talcum powder...


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Posted by Bob3 on November 01, 2001 at 16:12:26:

In Reply to: New Wet Suit ( Skin Side In ) Question . posted by dawhale on November 01, 2001 at 13:16:48:

Back in the old days when the suits were skin-skin, talc was used when they were dry & you had to get yourself good & wet, if not into, the water to get 'em on when they were wet.
Do NOT use soap unless you test yourself out for sensitivity before hand. Some folks have been known to break out in big itchy blotches, especially from dish detergents.

It's interesting to see a lot of the old stuff come back into style again.
Wonder when the 2-hose regs will get back on the shelves?



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