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Re: Other: DRY SUIT GASKETS: NEOPRENE?
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 10/31/2009, 9:57 am
In Response To: Other: DRY SUIT GASKETS: NEOPRENE? (Scott Fitzgerrell)

: The latex neck gasket on my new dry suit exploded the second time I stuck my
: big melon through it. I recall someone (Bill Hamm?) said to replace neck
: gaskets with neoprene as a way to greater comfort. Am I remembering this
: right? And if so, is it a DYI operation, or should I consult a pro?

: Thanks!

: --Scott

I've got a neo gasket on my drysuit and it's quite comfy, but I've never replaced one.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Other: DRY SUIT GASKETS: NEOPRENE?
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 10/30/2009, 7:37 pm
Re: Other: DRY SUIT GASKETS: NEOPRENE?
Bill Hamm -- 10/31/2009, 9:57 am
Re: Other: DRY SUIT GASKETS: NEOPRENE? *NM* *LINK*
Ted Henry -- 10/30/2009, 7:44 pm
Sources for Glideskin neoprene
Brian Nystrom -- 10/31/2009, 7:45 am
Re: Sources for Glideskin neoprene
Reg Lake -- 10/31/2009, 1:03 pm
Re: Other: DRY SUIT GASKETS: NEOPRENE?
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 10/31/2009, 1:07 am