Drysuit Repair Advice

[Meka Nwoke]

I have leaks in my drysuit boots, and I am trying to figure out the best way to go about fixing this. I have the boots that have a neoprene component, and I have 3 leaks where (2 on the right leg, see first 2 pictures, and 1 on the left leg) the rubber part of the boot meets the neoprene. I'd appreciate any advice on how to embark on this repair/project. Is aqua seal going to be enough? Thank you!

 

[happy-diver]

Get on up

and squeeze it on in there!

 

[happy-diver]

Magnificent!

 

[Meka Nwoke]

Get on up

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and squeeze it on in there!

Thank you so much! Are the two things on the right the same or different things? or is the one in the middle used to apply the one on the right? Can you please explain some more just so I am certain about what to do, I am new to the drysuit world. Where can I get the materials pictured above?

 

[lexvil]

Are you actually getting wet or are you just seeing the rubber separating from the neoprene?

 

[Meka Nwoke]

Are you actually getting wet or are you just seeing the rubber separating from the neoprene?

I am getting wet, and I can feel the water trickling/rushing in from the areas I mentioned.

 

[lexvil]

I am getting wet, and I can feel the water hushing in from the areas I mentioned.

Ok, I would try aquaseal on those areas first, this type of boot is rubber bonded to a full neoprene sock, it would be better to seal from the inside but access is not possible usually. Seal these spots and do a leak test to be sure you got the spots. You may find some small leaks that are hard to get at.

 

[Meka Nwoke]

Ok, I would try aquaseal on those areas first, this type of boot is rubber bonded to a full neoprene sock, it would be better to seal from the inside but access is not possible usually. Seal these spots and do a leak test to be sure you got the spots. You may find some small leaks that are hard to get at.

Sounds great! I will do that! Thank you so much, I appreciate you!