How to change drysuit boots, the correct way?

[Daniel M. Thomas]

Hi guys and girls.

I have a new bare x mission evolution suit and the boots are too big, so I have bought replacement boots. The boots that are already on the suit have no aquatape on the outside and it's a nice clean look, there is stiching too but I think that's just the hem at the bottom of the suit. I have attached a picture to this post to explain what I mean.

Should any drysuit repairer be able to do the repair the same as this and apply the tape internally as I'm guessing it already is? I'd like to try and preserve the clean look without the tale externally and not mess up a brand new suit if I don't have to, any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Frogman82]

It should be possible, but you don't necessarily mess up the suit if the joint is taped. I replaced the boots on my otter Britannic with the same boots as on your bare. I used melco tape on the outside seam and think it looks neat.

 

[Graeme Fraser]

Hi guys and girls.

I have a new bare x mission evolution suit and the boots are too big, so I have bought replacement boots. The boots that are already on the suit have no aquatape on the outside and it's a nice clean look, there is stiching too but I think that's just the hem at the bottom of the suit. I have attached a picture to this post to explain what I mean.

Should any drysuit repairer be able to do the repair the same as this and apply the tape internally as I'm guessing it already is? I'd like to try and preserve the clean look without the tale externally and not mess up a brand new suit if I don't have to, any advice would be appreciated, thanks! View attachment 552532

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