Wetsuit Entry Device and Method for Manufacturing

Abstract

A device in the form of a slipper which may be worn on foot (primarily) or hand which assists a wearer in entering a wetsuit by reducing friction between the wetsuit material and the wearer's skin. The device has a sole portion and top portion stitched, glued or otherwise sealed at the edges to form a foot or hand pocket. The device is tapered at the toe to prevent snagging during wetsuit entry. The device is open at the heal and contoured around the ankle bone to prevent excess material from hindering wetsuit entry, and to prevent the wearer from grabbing the material through the wetsuit, when commonly gripping the wetsuit on either side of the ankles in order to push the foot through the opening. A preferred embodiment includes both top facing and bottom facing pockets to assist a wearer in grabbing and pulling the device off the foot or hand once the device is through the wetsuit ankle or wrist opening. Once the wearer has inserted his foot through the opening, the slipper provides protection from concrete, sand or dirt, and helps keep the foot conveniently free of dirt and pebbles. The device is easy to carry, easy to store, and reusable. It won't distort its shape even after many uses. It does not absorb water or allow dirt, sand or pebbles to cling to its surface. It can be made in a variety of waterproof, friction reducing and durable materials such as but not limited to nylon, silicone, and tough plastic.

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