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| ===== Additional Maintenance And Repair ===== | ===== Additional Maintenance And Repair ===== | ||
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| + | ==== Gaskets ==== | ||
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| + | Latex will age and become more vulnerable to tears and failure over time. Depending on degree of use and how well they are cared for online guides recommend replacement somewhere between every 1 - 3 years. If you paddle in risky conditions you will probably want to err on the conservative side and replace them sooner rather than later on a regular schedule. Neoprene is generally considerably more durable than latex and should not have to be replaced as often. | ||
| There are different methods used to attach waterproof gaskets to drysuits. Some are hot glued on while others are stitched and taped. You may need to send your stuff to your manufacturer to get repaired. Some dive shops do drysuit repair and may have the capability of repairing/replacing your gaskets whichever way they have been connected to your dry clothing. | There are different methods used to attach waterproof gaskets to drysuits. Some are hot glued on while others are stitched and taped. You may need to send your stuff to your manufacturer to get repaired. Some dive shops do drysuit repair and may have the capability of repairing/replacing your gaskets whichever way they have been connected to your dry clothing. | ||
| * DIY - [[https://www.nrs.com/repair/drysuit_repair.asp|NRS advice]] | * DIY - [[https://www.nrs.com/repair/drysuit_repair.asp|NRS advice]] | ||
| - | * See [[:repair#drysuit|Repair]] | ||
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| + | See [[:repair#drysuit|Repair]] | ||
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