Wet suit trouble

Yikes! I sort of know how you feel: I was standing in the water waiting to start the Quassy Rev3 Olympic a couple of years ago and nervously adjusting my wetsuit when I ripped the seam on the side with about 30 seconds to go before the starting gun.

I think I would start by contacting the manufacturer and seeing if they'll fix it for you. Depending on the brand and how old it is, it might even be under warranty.

If that doesn't work, try contacting a local scuba place (do they have those in Syracuse?) and seeing if they have a wetsuit repair service or can refer you to one.

Lastly, I'd check a scuba magazine or google for any wetsuit repair places. Last-ditch might be to try a really reputable tailor and see if they'd be willing to try to repair/replace it.

Good luck!