Wetsuit Zipper Question

[Tony387]

I just acquired a BARE 7/6 Velocity "semi-dry" wetsuit. It's my first front zip wetsuit and I have a couple of concerns, now that I figured out how to get in and out of it.
Anyway, to my question...because of the positioning of the zipper and the increased strain on it, I was wondering...what is the best lubricant to use on the zipper?
I have heard some say usda food grade silicone and others recommend bee wax. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[BARE]

Hi Tony

Thank you for contacting us! I love my 8/7 and had the same question before. The suit comes with a small tube of TiZip lubricant and this is the lube that should be used in its entirety. I know the recommendation with drysuits and the 8/7 is to lube before every dive for the first 30. Then after that can be done every few dives...This will keep the integrity of the zipper.

Thanks Tony!

Ryan Kenney
Huish Outdoors

 

[Dive Right In Scuba 2]

I've always used cold water surf wax on my wet/drysuit zippers. Works for me.

 

[Tony387]

I wasn't provided with any TiZip...that's why I was wondering. I will google it and see where I can purchase some. Thank you for the help.