replacing drysuit boots

[mrock29]

Hello I was wondering if anybody had any advice about replacing drysuit boots on a Bayley Dry Suit. it is a compresed neoprene suit maufactured in 97. it is still in great shape except for the boots. Can it be done and is it much work.
thanks

 

[Dryglove]

If you are planning on doing it yourself get a hold of bob3 from this board. He has all kinds of ideas and tricks for replacing stuff on drysuits. He might even have the boots you need

 

[Bob3]

If you can get your hands on some original boots, its a snap. Otherwise you may be able to sneak some wetsuit boots on, though that usually requires adding a dart (wedge) to the front of the boot to make it the same diameter (at the top) as the leg.
After that, make a smooth cut just above the current boot joint, carefuly fit & mark the boots, apply the wetsuit cement as per directions on the can, and finish off with some 3/4" or 1" tape.
I can check & see what Poseidon boots are going for when I get back to the shop, they're going to be more expensive than wetsuit boots but they may save some time & work.

 

[nyresq]

if you don't have the time or know how, DUI's shop will work on all brands of drysuits, not just their own, and I can vouch for their repair work. its fast turn around time and top notch work are worth the price.