Re: [Paddlewise] Care and feeding of wet suits

From: John MacKechnie <bigmac1_at_enter.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 06:31:19 -0500
Thanks to all for the helpful hints.

John MacKechnie


> While on a multiday trip, dry when possible, and rinse in water, fresh if
> you've got it, every other day or so.  They will stink up pretty bad if you
> don't clean the body detritus (dead skin, etc.) off the inside periodically.
>
> On return to home, or in camp between multiday uses, use Sink the Stink (or
> similar) to remove residual traces of body detritus, and allow to air dry.
> STS is available in paddleshops, dive shops, and similar.
>
> Store in cool, dark place, dry, when not used for several weeks.
>
> > My wife and I just bought Farmer John/Jane wetsuits and would like some
> > suggests regarding use, care and cleaning.
> >
> > We'll be paddling in Maine next week.
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