New dry suit - repaired

[KNDiver]

Depends on the nature of the issue. But you have not given much information on this!

If it is a seam issue then maybe (as stated above) there are issues in manufacture. If it is a clear hole (perforation) then a patch will fix the issue. If it is many pinholes you may have on-going patching issues...

It was/is a seam issue.

 

[Tbar]

It was/is a seam issue.

That would worry me too. Has the repair impacted on the flexibility of the seam? What does the dealer and/or manufacture say? Is there an option to have it replaced? If you dive it can you still take it back?

 

[fmerkel]

Seam issue? Of course it's a seam issue. When does a new suit leak right through the fabric? If it does that suit is complete crap.

(Not including zippers and seals, which are important but not the same as the suit)

 

[Bubblesong]

Would you care to mention the manufacturer?

 

[KNDiver]

Does it means so much which manufacturer it is? All suits can fail regardless of brand, and will not hang someone out, I just want to hear what others would do. I'm just nervous that if it does not hold, and when I will sell it, I have to convince a buyer that the suit is dry, because it's quite obvious that it has been leaking. And I would properly not buy a used dry suit, which has been patched.

 

[w3dge]

A brand new product shouldn't have faults, and you shouldn't have to put up with a brand new product with a clear repair - that's called refurbished.

Either demand a new suit, or some of your money back.

 

[pinshootr]

If it was repaired by the manufacturer they should have leak tested it after the repair!!

 

[KNDiver]

That would worry me too. Has the repair impacted on the flexibility of the seam? What does the dealer and/or manufacture say? Is there an option to have it replaced? If you dive it can you still take it back?

I have not tried it in water yet. Replaced to a new one? I think they refuse to do that. I did not have a choice.

 

[KNDiver]

A brand new product shouldn't have faults, and you shouldn't have to put up with a brand new product with a clear repair - that's called refurbished.

Either demand a new suit, or some of your money back.

Yes, that what I would expect too.

 

[Blakec1980]

Personally I'd say pretty simple solution. If you're that upset about a repair, return the suit and get your money back, then purchase a different brand. Otherwise suck it up, and go dive!

just my thoughts.