At the triple T - I tore a large hole in my “B” wetsuit - right at the base of the zipper.
I bent over while it was unzipped and —tear.
Anyways -
Any tips on how to repair a tear in this sport?
Would it be best to send it to someone that knows what they are doing?
Lost cause?
Google- Wetsuit repair
http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/wetsuitinfo/index.php/how-to-articles/how-to-repair-a-wetsuit-tear/
Trying to repair it is cheap, no harm in trying to…
Desoto will do repairs on any suit, from any manufacturer. I believe their work also comes with a warranty.
I just repaired a major rip in my wetsuit. It was practically ripped off at the ankle…a good 5 inch tear. I used wetsuit glue and it worked perfectly. I did the outside first, let it dry, then turned it inside out and filled the voids on the inside. Swam in it last night and that repair is bombproof.
Yeah I’ve done a few repairs over the years, but this will be my first attempt at a truly traumatic tear 
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If you have to send it to someone, I can recommend:
I don’t have a B wetsuit unfortunately and had an overzealous helper in the afternoon TTT race rip a huge hole in the right armpit trying to get it on over my sweaty body. It’s a 2003 Ironman Stealth and am debating just buying a new wetsuit.
Next year I think I’m skipping putting it on in the afternoon race.
I tore about a two inch hole in my wetsuit this spring and repaired it using some Gorilla glue.
There’s a particular one that says it works on foam.
I just laid the wetsuit flat, coated both edges of the tear and put it back in place with something to lightly hold it in position. Left it overnight and the next day it was totally solid. I’ve raced in it three times since with no trouble.
I have to suggest http://www.MadisonWetsuitRepair.com with their lightening fast turnaround and great prices. Contact them for shipping details. Normally only going to run you $20 round trip plus a fair amount for the fix. Or just ask them their thoughts. They may walk you through it on your own.
Two years ago got a 1in tear from a park bench walking to the swim. I went to a scuba diving shop and got wetstuit specific glue - still a solid fix.