Stretching neoprene wetsuits?

[pfriedel]

I have a bare 7mm arctic hooded shorty that I love to death except for one thing - the neck is just a _smidge_ too tight. It doesn't restrict bloodflow, but it's uncomfortable to wear for an extended period. I love it because it allows me to extend my diving season, though. I'm wondering if there's anything I can do about it to stretch it out a bit. Zip it closed around a #10 soup can over the winter?

 

[spectrum]

I had the exact same issue, in fact your neck looks a lot like mine.

Zip it up, put a deflated basketball in there and let her rip. Get it positioned so the max diameter hits where you need it. Let it stand for several days at a time. I think I hit it 2 or 3 times.

It really worked for me.

Pete