He assumes the horizontal position feet foremost and some times uses a sail to help him along.

During the winter of 1873 and spring 1874, Paul devoted much of his time to experimenting in this dress and became very expert in its use.

His fearlessness in the water was no doubt of great aid to him.

Many a fine, warm summer night he spent far out at sea in his dress and dreamed of the many voyages he would make in the future; but he never for a moment imagined the fame he would acquire in after years or the extraordinary voyages he would make through its means; but he thought of the thousands of lives that would be saved by this dress if properly introduced to the world.

With the confidence of youth and the strength of manhood he was willing to take any chances to attain this object.