Surely it would be better to have the zip on the front??
2007-01-02 20:57:35 · 8 answers · asked by splandastic 3 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
They dont, surfers dont want to lie on the zip as it digs in so its more common to have them on the back however there are wetsuits with front zippers.
2007-01-02 20:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by cedley1969 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The back of a body is a fairly straight part of the torso. The front has various lumps and bumps to get over etc. This makes the zip and thus the suit less likely to fit snugly at the front. It will do so at the back.
2007-01-02 21:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's because we have delicate parts in front and usually when we wear wetsuits we don't wear anything inside so the delicate parts are exposed... you don't wanna hurt or get caught while zipping your suit... ^^,
2007-01-02 21:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by (,") Verns (",) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when your laid on your board the zip would rub your chest and as the zip lets in a bit of water its your back thats out of the water most of the time.
2007-01-02 21:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by M1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could have a very nasty accident if the zip was on the front ;o)
but i expect the real reason was that it was designed by a man.:o)
2007-01-02 21:10:33 · answer #5 · answered by Liz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
W3etsuits are readily available with front and even side fastenings. Just go to a decent marine supplies shop.
2007-01-02 21:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by RICHARD G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps you do a better transition if your a Triathlete. You can exit the water and get ready for the bike leg of the triathlon.
It also helps other water sport activities.
Hope this helps
2007-01-02 21:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would dig in your stomach when you paddle out while surfing or body boarding, so to have it at the back will keep it more comfortable.
2007-01-02 21:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by tanzanite 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋