Santi E-lite plus TIZIP care

[mgilli71]

Before using the lubricant, I store the suit on a hanger with the TIZIP zipper fully open to ensure that all moisture trapped in the suit can dry. Sometimes I even turn the suit inside out. Then, in addition to lubricating the docking area, I use a cloth soaked in a multi-purpose low viscous oil and gently apply the oil on both sides of the zipper tape.

 

[mgilli71]

I had the little groove, but, evidently the previous version as teeth will certainly rotate if broken loose.

It's not a secret that YKK's zipper teeth easily rotate, even getting lost and the slider comes off.

 

[mgilli71]

Hi everyone!
Im a happy new owner of a santi elite plus drysuit: I love it, including the smart gloved which work wonderfully.

However, its not clear the “maintenance routine” of the Tizip:
- in the santi website I found this: https://santidiving.com/files/98/SANTI_DIVING_PROPER_MAINTENANCE_OF_TIZIP_EN.pdf

Im asking help to the community to confirm if this is the right procedure to take care of the TIZIP:
- wash it and clean it after every dive, using a toothbrush to remove small particles in the zip
- Before diving: use the lubricant just at the ending dock? Or also at the starting point?
When they say before diving, they mean they day before or right before the dive?

Thanks a lot

They have recently introduced a new TIZIP version with hydrolysis protection and 14.5 PSI airtightness. No more delamination and costly replacements.