A question for women divers

[DiverQueen]

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience.  No, that's not the norm!  All shops and their personnel are different. 

I had an unusual experience at a shop when I was trying on a hooded vest with a "Less than fully supportive" undergarment on....Suffice to say it was uncomfortable to try and figure my way out of that one!  I didn't dare ask the male who was working the shop at the time to assist me out of the vest without risk of somethings getting loose at the wrong moment! 

I had decided if I needed to, I would wear the vest home and then cut it off and glue in a zipper.  Finally, it did come off over my head without assistance!  And unfortunately, most changing rooms are a little small to try on a full suit!  But this is Minnesota and we can't just have a 3/2 shortie for normal diving!

Hopefully, you will find staff at a dive shop you feel comfortable with.  And maybe even a couple female buddies to take with you next time you need assistance changing!  Good Luck and Happy Diving in our beautiful Minnesota Lakes!