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Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [ironmuffin]
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ask the person who really, really knows: ST concierge.
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Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [ironmuffin]
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seal cement
Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [ironmuffin]
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Send it to Emilio DeSoto. He may be the Calfee of wetsuits--they are right in San Diego. Thought he said they may be able to do repairs. Emilio? Are you there to help this person?
Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [ironmuffin]
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ST Concierge and Queen of Neoprene at your service.
What happened, where's the tear, and can you post a photo?
You can also PM me..
KS
Karen ST Concierge
What happened, where's the tear, and can you post a photo?
You can also PM me..
KS
Karen ST Concierge
Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [STConcierge]
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STConcierge wrote:
ST Concierge and Queen of Neoprene at your service. What happened, where's the tear, and can you post a photo?
You can also PM me..
KS
+1 for seal cement. Although I had a really easy tear. It was maybe 2 inches above the ankle in a straight line. I watched a YouTube video on how to repair. I think I did a pretty good job.
Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [shaunylw]
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McNett's wetsuit contact cement has worked wonders on several tears...but there are limits of what it can do!
Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [ironmuffin]
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For small repairs a product called Black Witch is awesome - I have fixed several tears caused by sharp fingernails - the wetsuit is as good as new and the repairs almost invisible. Highly recommend it.
Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [ironmuffin]
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I used dental floss as thread to sew up a big rip many years ago, then covered with a patch and Aquaseal. Worked fine for another season. Rip was a big 6" one right below the zipper.
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Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [Rocky M]
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Last time I heard he is still doing wetsuit repairs. But this topic hasn't came up for awhile. You can just email them and they'll let you know quick.
Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [ironmuffin]
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This place did incredible work on a wetsuit when the New Orleans strippers ripped off a whole arm!!
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Re: Best advice for fixing ripped wetsuit? [Terra-Man]
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I've used AquaSeal and had good results. I had a tear in the crotch and the patch has held up well. However, it did tear nearby in that same area this year. I patched it with AqualSeal and it's held up still. However, it's probably the last season for this wetsuit. :-(
I've used cement specifically made to fix wetsuits. Bought it at a tri shop. Can't remember the brand sorry. Was able to fix small and medium size tears without any prior experience with this. Follow the instructions and it's easy peasy.