Drysuit repair question

[n9643750]

Hi all, I know this is a subjective question, just hoping to get some opinions....

I bought a DUI trilam suit last summer. It has a very small leak coming from one of the seams. So small that I have been ignoring it for several months. The issues are that the suit is still under warranty for this leak but that it would cost $50 to ship it to San Diego from Seattle and I would be without it for a month. What would you guys do? Is this easy to self repair? Am I asking for trouble down the road if I don't have it professionally repaired?

Thanks

 

[rabe]

Duct tape - Wikipedia

 

[n9643750]

Thank you for that. I'll look into it. Not sure if that product is available in the US though.

Forgot to mention that the seams are taped and the leak is coming from under the tape

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Did you buy it through a shop or directly from DUI? If the former, I'd ask to see if they'd handle it for you.

 

[runsongas]

i would send it in.

you don't want to ignore it like someone with a chipped windshield

 

[davehicks]

I just repaired my Drysuit that had a similar problem. The tape was lifting on the end point of the zipper, maybe six inches or so. I used a little aqua seal type glue to secure it, gently applied with a tooth pick under the tape. Then I taped over the lifting edges with the Tear Aid product. I cut 1" strips the required length and overlapped the failing tape.

Dove it yesterday and had my first dry dive in weeks.

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[davehicks]

The problem with sending a dry suit out for service is that it can take weeks and weeks. If you are not in a rush and it's under warranty, then send it in for sure. If you don't want to be without it then go ahead and try a simple fix like I described. If you know the precise point of failure that will help a lot to minimize what you need to do.

 

[Boston Breakwater]

Hi all, I know this is a subjective question, just hoping to get some opinions....

I bought a DUI trilam suit last summer. It has a very small leak coming from one of the seams. So small that I have been ignoring it for several months. The issues are that the suit is still under warranty for this leak but that it would cost $50 to ship it to San Diego from Seattle and I would be without it for a month. What would you guys do? Is this easy to self repair? Am I asking for trouble down the road if I don't have it professionally repaired?

Thanks

Hello. I dove a D.U.I. TLS 350 for about 18 years (With no issue.) I sold it because, I moved down south. I've regretted it ever since so, I bought a D.U.I. SEAL TLS
Anyway....I've dealt with D.U.I. for many years. I do know that they pride themselves on craftsmanship, and that "Leaks." are one of Susan Longs' "Pet Peeves."
I would send it back to them, and have it repaired.
I would go with the "Chipped Windshield." answer.
Cheers.

 

[Still Kicking]

Hello. I dove a D.U.I. TLS 350 for about 18 years (With no issue.) I sold it because, I moved down south. I've regretted it ever since so, I bought a D.U.I. SEAL TLS
Anyway....I've dealt with D.U.I. for many years. I do know that they pride themselves on craftsmanship, and that "Leaks." are one of Susan Longs' "Pet Peeves."
I would send it back to them, and have it repaired.
I would go with the "Chipped Windshield." answer.
Cheers.

For the record, Susan and DUI parted ways a while ago. Too bad.

 

[Boston Breakwater]

For the record, Susan and DUI parted ways a while ago. Too bad.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Interesting. I didn't know that she left. Wow....four years ago. Time flies.
Thanks.
It's the end of a 'Long' Run -