Re: [Paddlewise] drysuit patches

I needed a tiny piece - the fabric hadn't actually torn, but caught on
something - and they sent it to me for free.  In fact, they sent about 5x
the amount that I needed (maybe they thought I'd make a lot of
mistakes!!)

Joan

On Tue, 18 Jan 2000 08:26:44 -0500 "Reeves, Debbie (Debbie)"
<dreeves_at_lucent.com> writes:
> If your drysuit is Kokatat, call them for a patch kit.  I just 
> patched a
> hole in mine and it was very easy.  They provide everything - 
> adhesive,
> plain Goretex, colored Goretex (all in a bunch of different sizes), 
> all for
> about $15.  Other drysuit manufacturers probably have similar kits 
> but I am
> unfamiliar with them.
> 
> Debbie Reeves
> Sandy Hook, NJ
> 
> > ----------
> > From: 	JSpinner_at_aol.com[SMTP:JSpinner_at_aol.com]
> > 
> > 
> >     I was really lucky that we bagged the trip yesterday. I was 
> turning my
> > 
> > drysuit right side out after letting it dry from the Sat. paddle 
> when I
> > found 
> > a very badly rubbed place on one hip. I looked at the other side 
> and found
> > a 
> > less badly rubbed place but still in need of attention. 
> 	<snip>    What fabric can I use for patches and what kind of
> adhesive would be best 
> > for a place that is going to be constantly in contact with the 
> seat? I
> > assume 
> > I should make the patches rather large so if they do peal up I can 
> trim
> > and 
> > reglue without endangering the damaged areas.
> >     All help appreciated. Comments about how broad the beam is, 
> may be 
> > withheld.
> > 
> > 
>
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