D7 Pro Cordura ISS - what is the secret to removing wrist seals?!

[James R]

I picked up my new drysuit at my local shop a few days back and would like to remove the seals to trim them a bit, but for the life of me I can't get them out! Is there a trick to doing this? I feel like I am about to rip the whole thing out of the sleeve. I watched a video on youtube on how to install them, and he made taking them out look way too easy.
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At least I wont need the suit for about four months so I guess I have plenty of time to figure out the seals and install my Halcyon p-valve.

Thanks!

 

[James R]

Beuller?

 

[phuonguyen]

Actually, I have the same issue with my D1 Hybrid. I figured, I better know how to change the seals of the suit, and sat down on day to try.
2 hours later, I've got very sore fingers and a suit with seals.

Suit: 1 Me: 0

 

[James R]

Seaskin Video SiTech Oval Cuff ring system - YouTube - wrist

Nek Tite Neck Seal Install - YouTube - neck

Thanks to my buddy Clay for finding them

 

[phuonguyen]

I found out the hard way of replacing my neckseal, it split down the side.....

I also found that having a the cuff wet, helped. I don't know if it's a placebo or what but the few time I've opened the wrist seals, the cuffs have been wet.

 

[James R]

I used a mix of warm water with a little dish soap in there to "lube" the cuff up before I put them back in. I really hope I don't have to do that again though!

We installed the Halcyon p-valves and they've cured, so now all that's left is to actually dive the suit...I've only tried it on & trimmed the seals a bit so far