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cathy o.
Since 11 Aug 2014
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 Sat Apr 01, 23 5:57 pm Wet suit repair |
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Where can I get my wet suit repaired? The neck part has several tears in it, from 'overstretching' I assume. I saw that Pro Motion isn't doing repairs for other brands anymore.
Thanks!
cathy
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Sun Apr 02, 23 9:27 am |
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| How old is the suit? Just curious as it might be time for a new one. As far as repair, you could try contacting the company that made the suit. Some of the brands--like O'Neill and similar makes--are pretty good about standing behind their products. They may repair it for free, or for a small charge.
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Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
232 Posts
pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
CO2 quantifier & upwelling specialist
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| Mon Apr 03, 23 7:11 am wetsuit repair |
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O'neill referred me to these folks after refusing to repair my GF's suit because it was "too old" (3-4 years & no longer under warranty).
I did not patronize them--I used aquaseal (which "voids your warranty")--but you see where this is going: less customer support from the wetsuit makers, more externalization of services and of your money.
Here's their contact info:
http://www.swell-stuff.com
Let us know how it works out for you, please, regardless of who does the repair.
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cathy o.
Since 11 Aug 2014
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| Mon Apr 03, 23 11:57 am Wet suit repair |
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I think the suit is 4-5 years old. It's still in great condition! Except for the neck piece. If I patch 1 tear a new one starts. Don't think I can even get this suit anymore : ( Hate to get rid of it for a weak neck seal...
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2093 Posts
PNW
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| Mon Apr 03, 23 12:01 pm Re: Wet suit repair |
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| cathy o. wrote: | | I think the suit is 4-5 years old. It's still in great condition! Except for the neck piece. If I patch 1 tear a new one starts. Don't think I can even get this suit anymore : ( Hate to get rid of it for a weak neck seal... |
Rent a new release movie on Prime, or whatever streaming service, bust out your dental floss and a needle and sew that rip up. Might help to have some type of patch material (like the black material photo'd just below the rip in that picture.)
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jasonq
Since 12 Jan 2009
245 Posts
hood river
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
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Home Valley, Wa.
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| Mon Apr 03, 23 5:18 pm |
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If you can afford a new suit please for the sake of the shops and Industry buy some new gear for the upcoming season. Just a little from everyone will help the many and maybe keep small local businesses serving the few to stay in business! This is one of the biggest issue with Windsurfers... 95% don't buy new gear so the Industry is tanking.
Don't be a hold out when it comes to better gear and more enjoyable experience! I try to buy new snowboard gear every other year and give the stuff I don't use to others in need or sell it. 
No need to bushcraft! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBwm5_P-K0A
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IWantToFly
Since 29 Jul 2019
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| Mon Apr 03, 23 5:57 pm |
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| shymac wrote: | If you can afford a new suit please for the sake of the shops and Industry buy some new gear for the upcoming season. Just a little from everyone will help the many and maybe keep small local businesses serving the few to stay in business! This is one of the biggest issue with Windsurfers... 95% don't buy new gear so the Industry is tanking.
Don't be a hold out when it comes to better gear and more enjoyable experience! I try to buy new snowboard gear every other year and give the stuff I don't use to others in need or sell it.
No need to bushcraft! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBwm5_P-K0A |
 Or maybe this attitude is what is wrong with the world. Everything is disposable. Just toss it into the watershed you love the most and let nature take care of it in the next 10,000 years or so.
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2093 Posts
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| Tue Apr 04, 23 11:41 am |
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| IWantToFly wrote: | | shymac wrote: | If you can afford a new suit please for the sake of the shops and Industry buy some new gear for the upcoming season. Just a little from everyone will help the many and maybe keep small local businesses serving the few to stay in business! This is one of the biggest issue with Windsurfers... 95% don't buy new gear so the Industry is tanking.
Don't be a hold out when it comes to better gear and more enjoyable experience! I try to buy new snowboard gear every other year and give the stuff I don't use to others in need or sell it.
No need to bushcraft! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBwm5_P-K0A |
Or maybe this attitude is what is wrong with the world. Everything is disposable. Just toss it into the watershed you love the most and let nature take care of it in the next 10,000 years or so. |
Love'in this related post referencing this post.
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-52932.html
It is so SASSY!
Quote from Sella
"If shop owners today wonder why people don't come into their brick and mortar stores they have no further to look than this recent pearl of wisdom millennial sales pitch regarding an easy wetsuit repair that sounds like a Go Fund Me guilt trip plea tugging on your heart strings" "
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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
391 Posts
Portland
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| Tue Apr 04, 23 2:21 pm |
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| shymac wrote: | If you can afford a new suit please for the sake of the shops and Industry buy some new gear for the upcoming season. Just a little from everyone will help the many and maybe keep small local businesses serving the few to stay in business! This is one of the biggest issue with Windsurfers... 95% don't buy new gear so the Industry is tanking.
Don't be a hold out when it comes to better gear and more enjoyable experience! I try to buy new snowboard gear every other year and give the stuff I don't use to others in need or sell it.
No need to bushcraft! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBwm5_P-K0A |
Yeah IDK about this philosophy. it's a big stretch to frame buying new gear as doing something good. Fine to support local shops if you need them, but there are many far more deserving charities in this world if you have extra money.
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cathy o.
Since 11 Aug 2014
84 Posts
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| Fri Apr 07, 23 12:12 pm UPDATE: Wet Suit Repair |
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Spoke with Lisa at Swell Stuff and sent my suit off today. Will let you know how the repair goes!
PSA: I give plenty of $$$ to the local shops... kiting –> winging!
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watercamper
Since 08 Sep 2017
89 Posts
Boise
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| Wed Apr 19, 23 10:46 am |
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| Any word on the wetsuit repair and pricing?
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cathy o.
Since 11 Aug 2014
84 Posts
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| Thu Apr 20, 23 1:41 pm UPDATE: Wet Suit Repair |
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Got my suit back! Brand new reinforced neck replacement plus a couple of iron on elbow patches for $75. I sent the suit to Lisa via UPS with a prepaid return label. Paid her via Venmo. She was super responsive via text and the suit was done in less than a week. This new neck looks more substantial than the original!
cheers!
(new hip, new suit, ready to rip this summer hopefully!)
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watercamper
Since 08 Sep 2017
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| Thu Apr 20, 23 3:59 pm |
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| Thanks for the update. Her work looks great!
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2596 Posts
The 503
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| Fri Apr 21, 23 9:14 am Till the wheels roll off |
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LOL, I was thinking of this thread last night as I kept an old snowboard jacket on life support with thread and glue. Glad the repair worked out for Cathy.
I bought 2 Oneil Pyrotechs back in 2014. When life is good and full of multi-session days, I like to have one suit drying while I use the other. In theory, it shouldn't cost me any more than using 1 suit twice as often. I've never adhered well to the recommendations for fresh water rinses and keeping them out of the sun, so after 9 years they are getting ragged.
Recently I set out on repairs with wetsuit glue and lots of sewing. I might have bought a little more time with them but I quickly realized it was a losing battle. For every tear I sewed up, a new one would happen on the next use. Take away is to know when a suit has had it. At this point they might serve as summer river suit to loan or give away.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Fri Apr 21, 23 3:31 pm Re: Till the wheels roll off |
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| Wind Slither wrote: | LOL, I was thinking of this thread last night as I kept an old snowboard jacket on life support with thread and glue. Glad the repair worked out for Cathy.
I bought 2 Oneil Pyrotechs back in 2014. When life is good and full of multi-session days, I like to have one suit drying while I use the other. In theory, it shouldn't cost me any more than using 1 suit twice as often. I've never adhered well to the recommendations for fresh water rinses and keeping them out of the sun, so after 9 years they are getting ragged.
Recently I set out on repairs with wetsuit glue and lots of sewing. I might have bought a little more time with them but I quickly realized it was a losing battle. For every tear I sewed up, a new one would happen on the next use. Take away is to know when a suit has had it. At this point they might serve as summer river suit to loan or give away.
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That!
Till the wheels roll off! and then a few rounds of bailing wire
Nothing like a brand new suit - last one a Oneill Psycho Tech with Techno Butter - most excellent (two years old)
but thats way too nice to drench in tuna or salmon blood - if you can keep that 13 year old patagonia suit that gives you carpet burns alive for another season - winning!
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cathy o.
Since 11 Aug 2014
84 Posts
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| Sat Apr 22, 23 12:42 pm Wetsuit longevity |
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I'm pretty anal about my wet suit care. Always rinse and hang dry (out of direct sunlight) and after every couple of sessions I spray it down with diluted Dawn liquid soap followed by a rinse. Keeps it so fresh and so clean, clean!
The original neck on my suit is/was faulty IMO. The new one has reinforced thread along the top to prevent material separation and splitting (I hope). During Covid new wet suits that fit me were hard to come by. Particularly ladies suits. There certainly were no 3/4 length ones I could find which I like because they are much easier to take on/off. Especially if you've got a bum hip. I'm also not into 'short shorts' style suits that are 'made for women'. I'm not a 19 yo and the Columbia is cold most of the time. I actually have 2 men's xs full suits that I prefer over the womens suits!
Anyways, since I can't be on the water now I can talk about being on the water!
cheers!
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