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2012-07-30 5:54 AM

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Subject: How to best fix a tear in a wetsuit

Hello fellow athletes,

I let a really good friend of mine borrow my wetsuit, and of course, he tore it a bit with his nails the first time he wore it. 

I tried to avoid it by giving him several tips to avoid this situation, but it happened anyhow. 

He's offering to pay for a new wetsuit (awesome), but I really rather do whatever is cheapest, but will work for me since I want to keep my wetsuit for a few more years of use. 

So far we have these ideas: 

1) Patch it up. However, I do not know how to do that, and I don't know how good it'll make my wetsuit last.

2) Buy a new wetsuit. It was a hassle buying  suit the first time, and I got mine cheap off of the internets. I need a suit in two weeks for a race. Or... I could chip in to get a nice suit locally. My friend could always keep the suit he tore, since he's looking for a wetsuit anyhow. 

Do you have any suggestions, or perhaps input or any other ideas? 



2012-07-30 6:12 AM
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You can buy a glue specifically for wetsuits. I can't remember the name right now but I've used it before and it works great.
2012-07-30 6:15 AM
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Aquaseal is the name of the glue. It'll make it good as new.
2012-07-30 7:11 AM
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I have a bottle of the glue (assuming it hasn't dried out-it has been awhile since I last used it) and I am in the A2 area. Send me a pm if you would like to use it.
2012-07-30 9:54 AM
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Subject: RE: How to best fix a tear in a wetsuit
You can buy patch kits for 15-20 dollars. 
2012-07-30 9:56 AM
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I'd call a local dive shop and see what they recommend.  I'm sure they have glues and such for the repair.



2012-07-30 10:28 AM
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navbtcret - 2012-07-30 6:15 AM Aquaseal is the name of the glue. It'll make it good as new.

+1.  Put some tape on the back of the tear.  Use a tweezer to open the hole apart.  Squirt Aquaseal, close, let dry, remove tape.

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