Sorry to hear that you are not a fan of the Helix zipper. For those looking for the highest quality in a wetsuit but with a standard bottom to top zipper we recommend trying our Reaction, it is very similar to the Helix. Otherwise, the zipper can be achieved solo with practice. We have a video to help you understand how it is possible alone, https://youtu.be/EMdMwM10BYg, that can be very helpful. Overall though, we always recommend having a buddy zip up your wetsuit for all of our models as it is always easier and its better for the suit, as you are less likely to damage a zipper by pulling too hard if it's stuck if the person zipping can see how it's stuck. All the best.