Drysuit zipper repair?
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Buoyant1
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orangelion03
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I developed a small tear on the backing between the teeth and the flat part where it sews into the suit. Looks like I can repair it with Aquasel/Cotol application.
Seconding the Gamble suggestion above. This current zipper, along with seals, were installed by Gamble last year for a very resonable price.
Seconding the Gamble suggestion above. This current zipper, along with seals, were installed by Gamble last year for a very resonable price.
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A zipper less then one year old.:shocked2:
Shortest lifespan I had sofar was 5 years and I sat on it.
Oldest ones are over 18 years.
orangelion03
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A zipper less then one year old.:shocked2:
Shortest lifespan I had sofar was 5 years and I sat on it.
Oldest ones are over 18 years.
Yeah...that's what I get for abusing the zipper. I tried taking the suit off without realizing that the zipper was completely open...all of the flexing and stretching forced a corner of the zipper body to dig into the zipper tape. No fault of the zipper. Lesson learned.
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I strongly suspect my damage was caused by always suiting up halfway, then sitting in the truck for the ride to the dive site. Apparently not as hard on my friend's suits, who all have back zips.
Expensive lesson to learn.
-B
Expensive lesson to learn.
-B
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