Re: [Paddlewise] Neck Gasket Fit

From: <SeaKayakNH_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 18:35:10 EST
Dave wrote:
<<  Jed has a 17.5 inch neck (not gonna neck-wrestle that dude!), and I 
believe he cut off half an inch total -- must be about three rings, yes, Jed? 
>>

    Yes, it was about a 1/2".  Even after cutting 1/2" off, my neck gasket is 
still much tighter than it needs to be. But an overly-tight neck gasket 
causes fewer problems than an overly-tight wrist gasket. At least in my case. 
Your trimming method was spot-on. Stretch the gasket first, have something 
soft to cut into and use a very sharp blade (better than scissors). Scissors 
can leave little cuts that love to grow into full sized tears.

Jed
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