How much life does this zip have left?

[DiveClimbRide]

Hi all,

Currently looking to buy a drysuit and finally found one in the right size for a decent price. Just wanted to make sure the zip isn't going to have to be replaced immediately

 

[happy-diver]

Just buy it!

 

[Celt]

As soon as the wear reaches a tooth anywhere along the zip it will leak.

 

[DiveClimbRide]

As soon as the wear reaches a tooth anywhere along the zip it will leak.

Thank you that's quite helpful

 

[happy-diver]

Fill the sealing teeth with vaseline

 

[BoltSnap]

Fill the sealing teeth with vaseline

You are giving very terrible advice.

 

[OTF]

Don't use Vaseline, petroleum products will damage seals. Use drysuit zipper lube.

 

[Marie13]

If you don’t have zipper lube, rubbing a wax candle on the zipper will work. Or even bar soap! A diving friend taught me this. The little hotel soaps are just the right size. Works brilliantly.

 

[Curious_George]

Just wanted to make sure the zip isn't going to have to be replaced immediately

I bet it’s leaking now. See the other recent zipper thread about a DUI suit.

Best of luck.

 

[rjack321]

If that zip isnt leaking now it will be soon (20-50 dives from now)