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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Patrick, I'd let Thrifty Outfitters do it. They replaced my neck gasket for me a few years ago for about $35, if I recall correctly. Chuck Holst Quoting Patrick Maun <patrick_at_patrickmaun.com>: > Hi all, > > I need to replace wrist gaskets on my drysuit.... *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Best way to remove the old gasket? Does the hairdryer (to soften the > glue) work because tugging sure doesn't. Scissors. Forget trying to remove the old glue etc. It would be difficult to attach the new gasket to the drysuit material. If you leave a small ring (say 1/2 inch) then you have a good surface for the new glue that is certain to accept it... I've done this on my gaskets and no regrets yet. > > 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? I'd put a thin layer of aquaseal on the outside of the old ring and the inside of the new gasket. Give them a little while to dry, then very carefully stick them together. Probably that Nalgene bottle would be a good form to keep it all stiff. If you have some Cotol use it for the Aquaseal. Cuts drying time to only a couple of hours. You might want to the the Nantahala Outdoors Center site. There used to be a good tutorial there about replacing gaskets. Don't know if it's still there... Joe P. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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