Got my first drysuit! I'm stoked.

[TinoD'Voe]

I picked up a Bare ATR-HD from divetank.com today and it looks awesome.

I was extra impressed with the service at divetank so I thought I'd give a small review:

The owner, Richard, is extremely cool and has spent lots of time helping me out (their office is 20 minutes from where i live). I ended up buying a whole wack of stuff and he gave me a sweet deal. Interesting note, the way he treated me was better than the attitude I experienced from a couple LDS's. I was surprised considering I'm a very small percentage for him "profit" wise. I'll be buying more in the future so hopefully they'll keep up the good work.


Anyways, I'd appreciate any tips or suggestions on caring for this new drysuit. Anything not mentioned in the manual? I'm always paranoid when I buy something new, I dont' want to damage any seals or zippers.

Also, I got the neoprene neck seal and it seems ever so slightly too tight. Is there a safe way of stretching it a bit, or will it stretch on its own when it gets wet?

Thanks!

 

[CALI68]

Also, I got the neoprene neck seal and it seems ever so slightly too tight. Is there a safe way of stretching it a bit, or will it stretch on its own when it gets wet?

Consider getting a latex seal in the future but for now stretch it over a tank. I usually put a heavy duty plastic bag over the tank first to protect the seal (or in my case, my hood) from the rough surface of the tank.


Those are nice suits. Congrats!