New Zipper

[TrimixToo]

OK, what's the consensus these days? I have CF200 that will need a new zipper soon. Where should I sent it? DUI? DRIS? Gamble (though he's not there any more, I hear)? Diver's Cove in CT? Somewhere else? I want a neat, durable job at a reasonable price (which does not have to be the least expensive price).

 

[grantctobin]

D3 is still Gamble, or at least was as of May when he had my suit. I’m in the “gamble or learn to do it yourself” boat.

 

[Dark Wolf]

I just got my suit (Diving Concepts) back from getting a new zipper. I went with Superior Diving Repair in Brainerd, Minnesota. There was a slight delay on my suit, due to shipping problems from the virus. Work performed seems to be excellent, and they were very pleasant when I spoke to them on the phone. I would not hesitate to send them another suit.

DW

 

[swimlikethefish]

Divers Cove does do excellent work. But there suggested turn around times do not hold water. I've been told 2 weeks for a zipper, ended up being 5. Their work is great, if they just gave an accurate estimate of time I would give them 5 stars.

Gamble is, in my opinion, the best around. He did a resize for me a few years ago. The suit was put back together better than the manufacturer.

I do second the do it yourself route. 90% of all my drysuit repairs are done myself. A zipper is easy. That is until you need to sew one. Some things are better left paid for. That's when I use Gamble.

 

[Dark Wolf]

I do second the do it yourself route. 90% of all my drysuit repairs are done myself. A zipper is easy. That is until you need to sew one. Some things are better left paid for. That's when I use Gamble.

The stitching of the zipper is the reason I didn't do it myself. I thought about it for a hot second, and decided it was worth it not to have to do it by hand.

DW