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Dry suit maintenance

  • 03-05-2011 11:00PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭


    I've noticed I'm getting a little damp in the dry suit lately, any suggestions to keep it 100% water tight? Is there a spray you can buy or anything? The neck seals are intact but are a bit looser than they used to be.

    Any ideas or suggestions?

    Thanks lads


Comments

  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 157 ✭✭pmccormack


    Depends on the material really, I would say email the Manufacturer and ask or ask the retailer you bought it from.

    I Know Kokatat do a service for there suits, You send it back to the states and its supposed to come back like new and as far as i am aware its not too pricey (this is all what ive been told as i will be sending mine during the summer).

    Maybe other manufacturers have a similar service or advice.

    Where abouts are you getting damp? If it is a recent occurrence maybe it is sweat, since we have been having relatively warmer weather have you adapted your thermal wear underneath, It can make a difference.

    Hope this helps

    Paddy
    www.irishcanoekayak.com


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭ec18


    if it's around your arms that happens due to the tendons on your arms down by your wrist break the seal a bit when your paddling


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭yomchi


    Thanks lads, it's predominantly upper chest, neck area and a bit on the arms as well. It could well be sweat but I think it's a bit too much. It's not that old either, maybe 8 months or so - it's a Palm one. The kag keeps me bone dry up top when I wear it.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 157 ✭✭pmccormack


    8 months old!!! Bring it back to the shop see what they can do for you, could be a simple seam may need replacing but may aswell get the pro's to do it!

    Paddy
    www.irishcanoekayak.com


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭yomchi


    Good idea Paddy, I'll do that so. Back to the Great Outdoors.


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