Drysuit Seals

[saltare inverts]

I have a Barefoot International drysuit with bad seals. I did research and replacing them myself seems feasable. Has anyone done this? I also am looking for good place to get seals and glue.

[jaywidhalm]

I have the same suit with bad seals. I have not checked on replacing them myself, but I called a few local dive shops and the cheapest quote I could find for all the seals being replaced was about $175. I am hesitant to spend that on a 10 yr old suit, since I could get a brand new Oneill Boost for about $400. If a zipper or something goes it will be another $200. Keep us posted on what you find out.

[saltare inverts]

I hadnt thought of that. The suit and zipper are in real good shape or I wouldnt consider it. But the scale might tip to a new suit.

[tg0824SSVGG]

From the barefootinternational.com support web site. I have no idea what
this would be like, but I would check it out if I were you:


Do you repair drysuits, wetsuits and Iron Shorts?

To repair your Barefoot International drysuit, wetsuit or Iron Shorts, please contact our manufacturer.

Oceantec
4390 Westroads Drive Bay One
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 845-0030

[Salty87]

i've replaced some on mine. got the seals online and glue from local dive shop. i'm not sure if the dive shop had seals. would be worth checking. it's not hard to replace them but the glue can be messy to work with. stick a bottle in the sleeve or leg to take the place of a limb and it's easier. i bet there are videos online.

[saltare inverts]

Thanks tg and salty, good advice. I will look into both avenues.

[docdrs]

are they all ripped? replace the bad ones and use lots of ky when your putting the suit on.......even when your taking it off if need be, its cheap insurance