Open Cell Wetsuit Repair

Now i didn t know this until i needed to fix it but there s a simple solution for repairing a wetsuit.

Open cell wetsuit repair.

Please be aware of this when placing your order. Whereas a closed cell wetsuit will easily slide onto the skin. Apply a second layer and allow it to cure for 2 minutes. This video takes you through the soaping up process that you need to follow to fit one of our open cell wetsuits as well as showing you how to take the jac.

An open cell wetsuit will require lubricant the general rule. Apply glue to both edges and allow it to dry for 10 minutes. It s exactly what it sounds like a tube of special neoprene cement to glue the two sides together and a patch to cover the hole. 3mm open cell wetsuit open cell hooded jacket and high waist pants constructed of a premium grade neoprene nylon armored exterior glued then blind stitched construction stitched in speargun loading pad on the chest supratex armor for the knees and seat there is a no return policy for wetsuits size chart.

Here s what i did to fix my wetsuit tear. We are experiencing longer than normal delays in our shipping process. All you need is a wetsuit repair kit. Size medium 150 175 pounds.

Check for dirt sand or other debris. Lube and more lube when putting it on due to the stickiness of the neoprene. Shop xcel premium wetsuits for men women and youth. Lay the wetsuit on a flat surface and push the seams together evenly.

Sew a blind stitch with dental floss. For example a well fitting 3mm open cell would be equivalent to a 5 7mm closed cell wetsuit in terms of warmth. To help keep your wetsuit in good condition and last longer we stock many wetsuit essentials such as wetsuit wash neoprene glue zip lu afterpay now available on purchases up to 2 000 free shipping on orders over 200 hassle free returns 30 day policy in store and online price beat guarantee we will beat any australian price open 7 days in. Alternatively consider the flat lock stitch or single needle stitch.

If the repair area is not completely clean the glue may not work well and you may not be able to completely fix the wetsuit tear.