Dry suit maintenance

yomchi

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

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

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

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.

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

yomchi

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