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Subject: Wetsuit Ripped
Hi all,

I noticed this after my last swim. My wetsuit is ripped and if I "flex" it in this area I can see the Blue inner lining. This is a VORTEX 4 from XTERRA . Is my suit ruined or is there some sort of patch kit I can use to fix this?

I've had this suit for 60+ days and ordered online direct through XTERRA.

ETA: this is in the crotch region & I don't know how it happened. This is my first wetsuit.

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Subject: RE: Wetsuit Ripped
Originally posted by Brian W

Hi all,

I noticed this after my last swim. My wetsuit is ripped and if I "flex" it in this area I can see the Blue inner lining. This is a VORTEX 4 from XTERRA . Is my suit ruined or is there some sort of patch kit I can use to fix this?

I've had this suit for 60+ days and ordered online direct through XTERRA.


I have an XTerra, had it about the same time and it has developed multiple little rips

You can use Neoprene glue. I got it at a diving shop. Does and amazing job.

EDIT : I hand't seen the pictures. I would call XTerra

Edited by marcag 2014-07-20 6:02 PM
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