[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (i.e. headers/footers/sig lines/comments from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] Hello Grant, Tight latex seals are the norm when you purchase a dry top or paddling jkt.. All you need to do is insert a soup can or some other cylindrical object and let the latex stretch for about 36 hours. In the case of neck seals use an empty coffee can. The material is an organic rubber and it will stretch out. The other issue is maintenance, be sure to treat the latex with 303 Protectorent or UV Tech as often as you think of it. Ideally this is done at least every 5-6 weeks. If you should neglect to do this,you can expect to replace the seals within a few short years. Maintained properly I've had ten years of service from dry suits I've owned in the past. Vic Hurtowy *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Oct 31 2002 - 11:29:05 PST
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