Drysuit gasket repair

Need fresh gaskets on your dry top or dry suit ? We do gasket repairs ! We use the highest quality latex gaskets from Kokatat. One way to ensure your gasket repair will stay for a longer period of time is to add a “seam-line” about ¼ to ½ inch wide that will span the gap between the edge of the new gasket and the cloth of your dry suit. Edges are the enemy when it comes to glue.

No matter how careful your preparation, you will always be fighting off a peeling edge. We repair most brands of kayaking dry suits and dry tops, but we specialize in repairing Kokatat drywear. We can remove and replace welded neck and wrist gaskets on Kokatat dry tops and drysuits just like the factory does.

Replace them yourself or have us do it. If you would like NRS to repair your gaskets , here is our current pricing: Neck: $69. Pumps: Visit our website for information on how to maintain and repair NRS Barrel Pumps.

I demonstrate using the old gasket as a base for the new one, but also attaching a new gasket directly onto dry suit. Solgear is an authorized gasket replacement facility for Kokatat.

Your suit’s gaskets or seals are responsible for preventing water from entering from your neck,. Whether you’re a local dredger who needs new wrist seals, a commercial diver with a blown-out neck seal, a kayaker who needs a latex boot, or a local diver that needs a zipper replacement , our expert service staff will take care of your drysuit like it was their own. With your drysuit, make sure all dry zippers are fully closed before boating.

Remove excess air from the suit (“burp”) before paddling and after opening or closing a zipper. We recommend you go to the best in the business, Steve Gamble for all drysuit repairs. He does repairs on any brand drysuit , plus alterations and adjustments, neck and wrist seal replacement , as well as relief valve installations. We are experts when it comes to custom repairs, alterations and service to all drysuits commercial, rescue, scuba diving and kayaking drysuits.

Specialists when it comes to Police and Fire Deptment suit service. Glues adhesives and sealants to fix, mend repair your dry suit , immersion suit, survival suit. Want to make an enquiry? DIY: How to repair a latex gasket in your drysuit Using a drysuit or dry top combined with dry pants is the best way to stay dry and warm during your paddling adventures. However, these are only dry as long as the latex gaskets , found in the neck and wrists are intact.

This kit includes all the essential items for repairing your neck gasket , including instructions. After that it, it was simply a matter of clamping both half-circle boards into place. Newbury Kayak and Canoe repairs kayaks, canoes, SUPs and drysuits ! From fiberglass repairs to skegs to gasket replacement , your paddling boats, boards and gear can have new life with Newbury Kayak and Canoe.

Repairs and other services.

To replace wrist seals, you only need a few simple tools. Latex seals can be purchased in dive. Step 2: Remove the Old Seal. The natural first step is to remove the old seal from the arm of the suit.

If the gasket has been stitched on, use a seam ripper to break the threads on the gasket side before removing. If you ever get tired of messing around with latex you might want to try using neoprene gaskets. You can remove the outer neck closure on the drysuit, which is usually there to help protect the latex gasket, which will make the suit more comfortable and you won’t have to worry about keeping any spare gaskets.