In the 1950s, John Calcott (pictured) and his mates from the Waikato Underwater Club made their own wetsuits from Second World War surplus rubber. The style was modelled on an Italian design, but the fit was less elegant.
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New Zealand Underwater, Waikato Underwater Club Collection
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