Sewing a zipper in a wet suit

[EricDive]

My son's wetsuit is really tight in the ankles and wrists, last year he used plastic bags to help slide it on and it works pretty well but is still a pain in the butt! Has anyone ever sewed zippers into a wetsuit? Mine has zippers at the ankles and thought it might not be too hard to add them to his. Looking for someone with experiance sewing neoprene.

Eric

 

[wolves64t]

You might try a shoe repair shop. I've found that anything that I can't sew they can. It is usually pretty reasonable as far as price goes as well.

E.B.

 

[Whitelightnin]

PM Liquid Fit. She can do it. She has several of my suits now adding zippers to the arms & legs. Fair price & pleasant to deal with. Here is her other contact info.

James

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800-785-8362 wetsuits@liquidfit

 

[EricDive]

PM Liquid Fit. She can do it. ....

Unfortunately she is in Florida and I am in Canada. I am hoping someone on here has done this themselves and can give me a tip or two.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Eric

 

[miketsp]

Don't forget that if you add zippers you will also need to add internal flaps of neoprene to keep water circulation down as the zippers will let water pass.
A tight wetsuit generally is a good thing unless it restricts your circulation. There is no way I can get mine on without using plastic bags.