Is it possible to repair your wetsuit?

[cwentz]

I was recently on a wreck dive where I snagged the under part of my arm while passing through a tight opening and my wetsuit ripped. I spent a few days talking to fellow divers and the general consensus was that you can't repair a wetsuit, you have to buy a new one. I absolutely love the suite that i have and was not ready to part with it. I did some research online and found this site Terrapin Wetsuits as i was perusing through the pictures for a new suit, i noticed the site says they also do wetsuit repairs. I immediately contact the company and did a free phone consultation. After speaking with Chris, i was ecstatic that not only was she able to repair the wetsuit i love for a very reasonable fee and short time but also i found some accessories i had been looking for to make my dive easier.

I have since received my wetsuit back as well as my new underwater camera case. I am so pleased with my experience, i had to let you know. There is a company out there that actually cares about divers and providing us with the necessary tools to keep doing what we love.

 

[emoreira]

I'm glad that you can still dive your beloved wetsuit.
I did my own repairs, though small ones.
Every wetsuit suffers each dive and sometimes you need to do small repairs. I've learned to repair my own wetsuit.
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/repairing-your-own-gear/328719-reglue-wetsuit-joints.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/repairing-your-own-gear/351561-gluing-wetsuit.html
This is for small repairs. If the rip is large, It would be advisable to send it to an expert.

 

[Hatul]

If there's a local custom wetsuit maker they're the best at repairing them.

Adam

 

[Jay_SMART_Diver]

I love Chris at Terrapin, I'm kinda spoiled she lives about 15 minutes away from me and she does great work. I have had her do several things for me on multiple suits and she even helped me tailor the neck dam and hood for my Drysuit. i reccomend her to everyone i can who needs wetsuit work. She also makes cool hoods...