Round Permanent Rings On Fusion

[Doby45]

DRIS,

I just want to run this by you guys and make sure I am thinking right. I have read a bunch and have seen a bunch of videos about adding the Permanent Wrist Rings to my Fusion Bullet drysuit. But, I want to make sure that I have not missed anything..

1. I need to remove my current wrist seals from the DryCore. (heat the tape, remove seals, seam ripper to remove stitching)

2. Clean the outside of the new wrist ring (section in picture below) with sandpaper and then MEK.

3. Clean inside of DryCore sleeve with MEK..

4. Apply dry adhesive tape to the section of the wrist ring previously sanded and cleaned with MEK in step 2.

5. Let tape cool back down to milky appearance.

6. Insert taped portion of wrist ring inside DryCore sleeve, then heat and roll with little roller.

Does that sound right and did I miss anything? I want to thank you for taking the time to read..

 

[Doby45]

@Dive Right In Scuba

 

[Dive Right In Scuba 2]

Hey, Doby, sorry for missing your post(my eyes must not be what they once were). Yeah, it looks like you're on track with the steps. Awesome write-up and explanation of exactly what you're asking!

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

Lots of heat Use a circular motion when applying heat to about a 3-4" area at a time. Then push down. I always use my fingers. I know when it hurts, it was hot enough..ha ha. You can use gloves, but heat is key, as well as cleaning everything. The suit, the ring, don't forget both sides of the tape too!!

 

[Aqua-Andy]

I did a write up a few years ago on a mod that I did on my suit that help some with installing the cuffs. It was fairly easy and only took couple of hours total.

Whites Fusion SLT/SiTech cuff ring modification step-by-with pictures

 

[Doby45]

Perfect guys, thanks!!!

 

[Doby45]

Got them installed this week and they look and fit awesome.. I also got some Velcro strips ordered and should be here today and I will put the Velcro on the rings like you did @Aqua-Andy.. Will post pictures when done..

 

[WarrenZ]

How much heat can a fusion bag take are we talking hairdryer on high our my heatgun low or high?

 

[Aqua-Andy]

I used low on a heat gun. When using the heat tape you will see when it is hot enough, it will change from a milky white to clear.

 

[Doby45]

I used my heat gun on low and as Mike (I think it was Mike from DRIS) said, get it hot enough that it is almost too hot to touch with your bare hands. I only burned myself once when the dang cone on the end of my heat gun fell off and guess what I did? I think it turned out awesome and I have to give @Aqua-Andy props and thanks and the guys at DRIS!!

PS. I really really like the latex seals I got from DRIS with the rings. I figured I would be elcheapo and get latex now and some silicone later, but as nice as the latex feels I would be hard pressed to now pay double what I paid for the latex, to get silicone..