Whats the difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit. What is the warranty and repair information for my wetsuit, boot, hood, gloves, rashguard uv protection, or wakewaterski vest. Drysuit diving demands specific techniques and training beyond those required for wetsuit diving. This exhaustive and muchneeded work covers both field and shop repairs, and is aimed at both the individual diver who wants to maintain his or her own suit. Subscribe for the triathlon magazine canada print edition. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Drysuit repairs and gasket replacement we repair most brands of kayaking dry suits and dry tops, but we specialize in repairing kokatat drywear. Repair service is currently limited to repairs from usa and canada only. Wetsuit maintenance, take care of your wetsuit sport diver.
Drysuit repair, neck seals wrist seals dryzip, boots, socks. Wetsuit vs drysuit which one is perfect for kayaking. Wetsuit and drysuit maintenance and repair is the first book dedicated entirely to the repair and servicing of divesuits. Still not sure what is the difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit. Toll free 800 663 6601 phone 604 434 0069 fax 604 434 0092 email protected. Students in this class will discuss dry suit repair and how to fix minor tears, punctures, and holes in vulcanized rubber and trilaminate dry suits. This manual describes two types of northern diver drysuit styles, neoprene. How to care and repair your wetsuits from the world leader in triathlon, windsurfing and kiteboarding wetsuits.
The real thing a complete handson guide to divesuit, wetsuit and drysuit repair and maintenance. With proper maintenance and care, a quality drysuit can last 15 years or more. Dui drysuit repair and maintenance seminar outline diving unlimited international, inc. If the product is found to be defective under normal use and proper care, oneill will repair or replace the product at our sole discretion. What is the difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit. If you have a damaged wetsuit that needs repairs, please read and follow these instructions. Neoprene cements neoprene cement neoprene cements are very tough and flexible solventbased contact cements made by mixing chloroprene resin with solvents and other chemicals. If you can get the right gear to enable you to enjoy a new opportunity to participate in paddling activities, grab it. Triathlon suit repairs require specialist adhesive dont be tempted to use a wellknown sealant. Over time latex gaskets will wear and you will need to replace them. Download repair form click for shipping label dealer pricing inquiries email us.
After a day of diving, try to avoid putting your wetsuit in the sun or in the trunk of a hot car. It contain 2 types of adhesive a 75mm diameter stormsure tuff patch and a 75mm neoprene patch. For your convenience, you may also ship your drysuit to us through your local dive shop. Dry suit collection scubapro deep down you want the best. Wbm seam tapes repair patch material melco t5500 wetsuitdry suit, scuba hot melt, iron on. Wbm seam tapes repair patch material melco t5500 wetsuit dry suit, scuba hot melt, iron on. Dont throw away a wetsuit because its torn or youve broken the zipper or it doesnt fit you as well as it could its highly likely it can be fixed at a very reasonable price. Being a substantial investment and an integral component of your diving rig, its important that you know how to correctly maintain your drysuit. Please leave your drysuit bag, drysuit hose and any other accessorys at home. A drysuits most critical componentsseals and zipperare most susceptible to damage when getting into and out of the suit. Fill out the patagonia wetsuit repair form on the next page. Wetsuits have no maintenance components comparable to drysuit gaskets. Body temperature decreases quickly when submerged in water, and we place ourselves at the risk of losing too much body heat when we dive without the right gear. Drysuit repairs and gasket replacement kayak academy.
But as with any other protective suit, these items need special care and maintenance to ensure that they can effectively carry out this purpose. Jul 26, 2011 this video shows you how to find a tear or puncture in your drysuit, as lets face it, a drysuit with a leak is not a drysuit northern diver. Here at hoodsport n dive, we have a dedicated inhouse repairs department, offering a complete one stop shop for all drysuit repairs, alterations and modifications. Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on your drysuit and valves. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle.
Both inexperienced and experienced users should thoroughly read and. Wetsuit vs drysuit brings out the difference that makes each one best for a particular climate. Instructions for cleaning your wetsuit, drysuit, booties, gloves or other neoprene and technical fabrics using wetsuit shampoo. Repairs to all dive suits like mares, scubapro, tusa, aqualung, sonar and seasuits. Latex gaskets will probably eventually need replacing, but you can easily repair them yourself. These include rips and tears in neoprene of all kinds. Drysuit tailors for professional drysuit and wetsuit repairs. Heres a list of pros and cons to break it down a bit more. Tridents drysuit repair service click here for drysuit repair form at tridentuk we repair all makes of surface water drysuits. Theres nothing more frustrating than having a day on the water ruined by a broken zipper on your wetsuit.
If the wind is blowing, it will act just like sweating skin, and will cool you down as the moisture evaporates. Repairs to spear fishing suits brands like omer, picasso,cressi wetsuit alterations size or. You need to be wearing either a wetsuit or a drysuit. Superior diving repair in brainerd, mn repairs scuba suits for clients all over the world. Bring in your suit and we can give you an estimate to fix it or answer your questions about repairing it yourself. Take care of your drysuit and it will take care of you. Wetsuit and drysuit maintenance and repair by steven.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. We also sell a wetsuit repair kit for minor repairs available from most gul retailers and our website gul neoprene repair kit. This is a contact adhesive which will enable you to repair cuts and splts in. We offer a full repair service for all makes of dry suit, with a turnaround time of 510 working days. We are the authorised wetsuit warranty repair centre for the worlds leading wetsuit brands. How to maintain neck and wrist seals on a drysuit youtube. Rather, it shields the wearer from water completely. It most commonly comes in two flavors, black and yellow. Home scuba gear what is the difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit. Wetsuit maintenance is crucial if you want your favorite dive wetsuit to stand the test of time.
For over 50 years, diving unlimited international has been designing an d manufacturing dui drysuits the premier drysuit brand worldwide dui offers this same expertise in the repair and service of all brands of drysuits. I would guess that 80% of the book dealt with drysuit specific issues and the remainder with wetsuits. In contrast to wetsuits, a drysuit does not let any water inside it. We have the experience, tools, and quality materials to get the job done right. Drysuit maintenance finding a leak in your drysuit youtube. This exhaustive and muchneeded work covers both field and shop repairs, and is aimed at both the individual diver who wants to maintain his or her own suit, and the dive shop technician who wants to be able to offer.
Our rates are competitive, our service is fast, and if you have a trident drysuit you will receive a preferential price. If you are going to be diving during the summer months in waters that are warmer, you can easily get away with a regular wetsuit. Please take a moment to read this to ensure you get the most from your drysuit. Kayaking is beautiful and enjoyable regardless of the weather. Unlike a wetsuit, a dry suit seals you off from the outside water and that keeps. Wetsuit and drysuit maintenance and repair by steven lindblom. We offer a full wet pressure test, repair any faults in the suits, replace seals and zips etc. While the emphasis is on drysuits lets face it, they have more parts, care and problems to deal with there was quite a bit on wetsuits as well. Depending on how often you use it and how well you take care of it, a good wetsuit can last five years or so before it needs replacing.
There is absolutely no reason why a good quality drysuit should not last for many years as long as you take care off it before and after every dive. Yes, pictures are also on the list of future additions, and one of these days well upload our drysuit cuff replacement slideshow now that internet speed has caught up with the file size. This lowers the risk of messups which are then hard to reverse as neoprene dries so rapidly, according to air speed press information on wetsuit and drysuit maintenance. Wetsuit and drysuit maintenance and repair excerpts.
If the product is found to be defective under normal use and proper care, oneill will repair. But this new version comes with upgraded shoulder and knee panels, a new plush interior. Sample text from wetsuit and drysuit maintenance and repair. All of our gul drysuits have been made from our gcx fabric range, which means they are waterproof, breathable and durable. Using aquaseal, cure accelerator, and a new gasket sock, ankle, wrist, or neck you can restore your drysuit to working condition. Wetsuits are easier to put on and take off than drysuits, so they are far more convenient for warm waterweather kayaking, rafting, surfing, canyoning, spelunking, diving and just about anything associated with water. If you have not dived in a drysuit before, we strongly recommend you contact a local instructor for education and practice using your new drysuit under controlled conditions. Apply 3 layers of suit seal to a repairs patch supplied in the maintenance kit. Download our full 2020 price list price list 125kb pdf for all dry suits and dry suit repairs. If you go with a wetsuit, youll need something like a rain suit over the wetsuit to break the wind. A wetsuit does so much more than offer an excuse to put on a stretchy piece of rubber. I addition to regulator repair and maintenance, we are also experienced in wetsuit and drysuit repair, installation of corrective lenses in masks and most any other scuba related need. If the owners manual is unavailable or lost, you can download a copy from the. For maintenance of the tzip, please use the tube of grease, which is attached to the hangtag, to keep your zipper smooth and waterproof.
If the water is between 25 and 50 degrees f, it is a good idea to get a dry suit made from thicker materials. Oceansuits will repair triathlon suits 2xu, orca and all the other brands. With the correct care you will gain the maximum life from your gul drysuit. Always dry your suit on a hanger so the air can dry the inside and outside of the suit. If you need a wetsuit or drysuit repaired or altered, you need aquasea. Pulling wrist and neck seals, especially latex seals, over your hands and head without first dusting them with talcum powder is a surefire formula for a ruined dive and a hefty repair bill. Dont worry if you damage your wetsuit, at bodyline wetsuits, our dedicated and experienced repair team will get you back in the water as quickly as possible. Below, youll find the various benefits and differences between these two options. Triathlon wetsuits are manufactured for a high level of speed and flexibility. Wetsuit and drysuit maintenance and repair book scubaboard. Simply download, print and fill in our repair form click here. And never wash in a washing machine on a heavyduty cycle it is, however, ok to use your washing machine as a tub for soaking your wetsuit. See the bottom of the page for downloadable document to send with your drysuit please.
Nas will be happy to test your drysuit for leaks and make minor repairs. Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. We warranty all drysuit repairs for a period of 2 years. Damien repairs drysuit wrist and neck seals, zips and boot and pocket replacements, including pvalve supply and fitting. Online wetsuit and drysuit complex size chart submission click to download wetsuit and drysuit complex custom chart pdf neoprene sizing information the following size charts reflect the measurements relative to each particular size. For a great how to book on suit repair, we heartily recommend wetsuit and drysuit maintenance and repair by steve lindblom, available through airspeed press. Below are examples of accidental damage and damage caused by improper care that are n. Dry suits plus of trinity, tx, is the best choice for all your dry suit needs. Your options for wetsuit and drysuit repairs in victoria. People are generally more familiar with the idea of a wetsuit because that is what is generally used in deep sea diving. How to repair drysuit leaks with seam grip or aquaseal. Drysuit maintenance we recommend your brooks drysuit should be serviced annually to ensure optimum performance and safety with each and every dive.
Recommend using wetsuit dry suit wash by mcnett or mirage or. Damage can occur either in the smooth rubber smoothskin, smoothie, sharkskin, etc. Now that you know the differences between a wetsuit and drysuit, which. Drysuit tailors is run by brian and ruth breathnach. Our experienced technicians will take care of your repair or installation needs in a quick.
Dive right in scuba repairs drysuits, regulators, bcds and provides gas fills along with. Enables you to make either instant repairs on the fly or a permanent repairs when you have some time. In this video, the nrs experts demonstrate a simple way to use gear aid seam grip to repair leaks in a dry suit. For simple doityourself repairs, click this wetsuit care and repair link for videos on how to repair wetsuits. Exposure suits allow your body to maintain some warmth underwater by slowing down heat loss. Also give us a visual of the area in need of repair by marking it on one of the wetsuit drawings on the repair form. Drysuit repairs, regulator repairs, scuba repairs dive right in.
Please write clearly, provide complete information and give a detailed description of the repair you want done. Whether hot or cold, arctic or tropical, bare gets you in your element. Yes we repair any surf steamerspring suit including, rip curl and billabong. Aquaseal, or another urethane adhesive, can be substituted for seam grip, but we. The following victorian companies are the ones we suggest you should contact for wetsuit and drysuit repairs. Dry suit repair class dive rescue international repair. We offer repairs for all drysuits brands, including trident, crewsaver, gill, gul, henri lloyd, musto and typhoon, as well as any other surface sport drysuit. Typhoon offers a full repairs and spares service for all drysuits, wetsuits, life jackets and accessories regardless of make. Our dedicated repair team use the most up to date sewing machines and sheico neoprene.
An essential tool for divers, anglers, surfers, body boarders, kite surfers and sailors. Actually, there is getting on the 2nd or 3rd dive and being cold before the dive even begins. Includes alterations and accessories like drygloves and. Looking after your drysuit shouldnt take long or require any expertise, just a bit of care and attention to preparation, cleaning and simple maintenance. The zippers are not expensive or technical, as on drysuits. Wetsuit repair products adhesives, repair cement, and replacement seals can be used to repair holes and tears, and to reinforce seams and highwear areas.
This premiumplus compressed neoprene drysuit still offers the streamlined fit, comfort and flexibility of a wetsuit with the thermal properties and watertightness of a drysuit. Aquasea underwater products are the professionals when it comes to repairing or making alterations to wetsuits and drysuits. Othree is also known for its quality of repairs and servicing. Bare produces the best wetsuit and drysuit immersionwear on the planet. Drysuit folding and maintenance drysuits are only dry when the gaskets and zippers are undamaged and working properly. Wetsuit accessories zipper lubricants, antifriction lubricants, leg straps, and goggles will enhance your comfort. We have recently started offering full service dry suit and wetsuit repair. Height inches and weight lbs are the most important details to look at when determining the appropriate size. Here are some of the clothing maintenance items we sell. Simply download, print and fill in our repair form click here, then package it with your drysuit. Nothing is worse than going on a scuba vacation and being cold during your dive. Practice painting the wetsuit with a dry brush no adhesive and practice using the neoprene on scraps of material before using the neoprene on the actual wetsuit. Bare sports wetsuits and drysuits for scuba diving and. We repair and alter all types of wetsuits and drysuits.
While the suits do keep water out, layers often need to be worn beneath the shell for insulation purposes. Tridents drysuit repair service click here for drysuit repair form at tridentuk we repair all makes of surface water. Kayak drysuit maintenance how to maintain a drysuit. Subscribe today to get triathlon magazine canada delivered to your door at a fraction of the newsstand price. Whats the difference between a wetsuit and drysuit. Although xterra wetsuit s warranty is unrivaled, there are a few types of damage we dont cover.
I finally get my suit back and open the box to find a really old looking bare drysuit with a new zipper and a tag with my name on ra number. Dispatched from and sold by xtreme auto accessories. Wetsuit maintenance tips triathlon magazine canada. Stormsure wetsuit and drysuit repair kit 49508a kit which will enable to make good quality repair to wetsuit or dry suit. How to effectively maintain your drysuit the scuba doctor. Our diving equipment company offers new dry suits from one of the top brands in the business. We can remove and replace welded neck and wrist gaskets on kokatat dry tops and drysuits just like the factory does.
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