Question about neck seals

[Phish-phood]

I dive in a Typhoon Nexus dry suit and I love it apart from one thing - the neck seal.

Every time I dive in it the neck seal rubs a small area on the front of my throat raw, which as you can imagine is neither comfortable nor attractive
I don't have an allergy to laex so that isn't the reason and at first I thought this was due to the seal being too tight but since it doesn't leave any other marks on my neck at all I am beginning to wonder if in fact that is the reason.

Any ideas what I can do to stop this happening as it is ruining some great dives especially in the sea where the salt really stings.

 

[Seasquatch]

is it possible to trim down the neck seal and still get a good solid seal away fromthe spot that it rubs?

 

[jonnythan]

Maybe try positioning the neck seal farther down on your neck? Or even dive with it turned inward like a neoprene seal..

 

[Soggy]

Are you shaving immediately before the dive? I also had latex neck seal troubles and couldn't shave my neck before diving. I still usually got the piano wire mark, but it seemed to help.

Also try putting some KY jelly either on the seal or your neck prior to donning.

I now dive a neoprene seal, which is more comfortable, and warmer.

 

[Phish-phood]

Soggy, I think my boyfriend would be very scared if I was shaving before dives

Thanks for the input, I had thought about cutting the seal but thought that if it is the edge of the seal causing the problem then it wouldn't make much difference, I'd just be getting a raw throat further down. The K-Y jelly is a good suggestion though as I would imagine that would allow the seal to move over my throat and stop it rubbing the skin.