On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com> wrote: > Has anyone ever split a drysuit gasket while on the water? What was the > consequences of this? I know they typically tear when you are putting your > drysuit on. > The gaskets are replaceable; just contact your dealer. In some cities (Seattle, Vancouver BC, etc.) there are businesses that specialize in replacing gaskets. If you are out on a trip and split the gasket the consequences are that it's no longer a drysuit... but if it's the neck gasket you might be able to stay relatively dry. Depends on how often you immerse the split gasket. I'd be tempted to try duct tape on the split. It won't stretch there any more but it's possible that the rest of the gasket will stretch enough to keep it working well enough 'til you get it to a repair facility. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net *************************************************************************** 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 Sun May 17 2009 - 20:45:09 PDT
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