Modifying a wetsuit

[dadiver]

Anyone knows the possibility of modifying a Body Glove Thermolator COMP 3/2mm wetsuit. The wetsuit fits fine BUT it’s too tight around my neck. I tried on other sizes and found them to be the same on my neck.

Suit INFO:

·Future Flex: Super soft, super flexible, velcro resistant material.
·Floodgate: Interior zipper panel. Prevents unwanted flushing.
·Vaporlock: Triple glued blindstitched seams.
·Fluidseal: 100% sealed seams. Liquid tape that stretches.
·Thermofiber: Heat reflective hollowfiber ceramic panels on chest.
·D-Span: Elastic printing on wrists and ankles. Limits water entry.
·Clinch Zip: Zipper with offset teeth. Decreases water penetration.
·Superflex: Stretch kneepad providing performance and durability.
·Anatomic: Pre bent design to fit natural curves of body.
·Short Zip: 25% shorter zipper offers increased flexibility.
·Fairskin: Panel located on chest.

 

[PaulB]

Maybe if you don't zip it up all of the way?

 

[jbd]

talking with the folks at www.drysuitrepair.com

They may be able to help you are point you in the right direction.

 

[equipto76]

I have a buddy that took his wetsuit to a local tailor and had them shorten the arms and legs. It seems like it's a fairly easy thing to do as long as they get a good seam around the edges to keep the nylon backing from separating from the neoprene. It's pretty easy to cut off portions so they might be able to shorten the neck so it's not so tight. I don't know of anyone that can add material to a neoprene suit.

You might also want to check out other wetsuit manufacturers. The different companies have different ideas of what the "normal" body type is so one suit brand will probably fit you better than another. Always always always try the suit on and at least walk around in it before you buy it. If the shop is nice enough to let you try a dive in a rental one even better.