RE: [Paddlewise] Fitting drysuit neck gaskets

From: Robert C. Cline <rccline_at_swbell.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:10:27 -0500
Jim:

I would be a bit more patient with the jar and not trim the gasket.  What
size jar are you using? The gasket will stretch.  Put a liberal amount of
303 on the gasket as well.

Jim Holman wrote:

I picked up a drysuit recently and would like to start using it.  The ankle
and wrist gaskets are fine, but the neck gasket is like a hand continually
at my throat.  I can't stand to have it on for more than ten seconds.  I
tried putting a large gallon jar inside the gasket to stretch it out, but
that didn't seem to have much effect.  So I think I'm going to have to trim
it so as to reduce the strangulation effect.  I would appreciate any advice
on how to do this, and on what comfort level it is reasonable to achieve,
without compromising the dryness of the suit.



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