[Paddlewise] Replacing Drysuit Gasket Tips

From: Patrick Maun <patrick_at_patrickmaun.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 11:17:54 -0600
Hi all,

I need to replace wrist gaskets on my drysuit. I've got the document 
from Kokatat on replacing them but was wondering if anyone had any 
good tips before I undertake this endeavor. Here are a couple 
questions.

How big should the form be for the wrist? I was thinking a Nalgene 
bottle might do.

Best way to remove the old gasket? Does the hairdryer (to soften the 
glue) work because tugging sure doesn't.

My current gasket has a bead of Aquaseal on the inside as well as the 
outside. The Kokatat tutorial doesn't mention gluing both sides. 
What's the best way to do this? Allow it to cure overnight on one 
side and then just flip?

Thanks!

-Patrick
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