Fixing a wetsuit

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I have a wetsuit I swim in. About an inch away from the zipper, running about 2 inches along the zipper it is tearing. It has not torn right through. I have tried Aqua Seal, but it just separated it from the neoprene.Anyone know how to fix this, or is the wetsuit garbage?
 
Aqhaseal will not work you need real wetsuit glue. For a bad rip you can hand sew it after you don't
 
Aqhaseal will not work you need real wetsuit glue. For a bad rip you can hand sew it after you don't

Where can I get real wetsuit glue?

What do you mean by "hand sewing it after you don't"?
 
Sorry most dive shop have wetsuit glue. Sew it after it is glued
 
You should get neoprene cement.
After you have glued it, you should sew it to reinforce the rip.
You need to be good with your hands. Otherwise you should send it to a repair shop where they could repair/replace the damaged zone with a patch.
Some other products are available to reinforce week places of the wetsuit, have a look to IronMend.
 

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