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.

 

[Juls64]

and had alterations made by a person my LDS referred me to. He was the one they have repair their rental suits. Check local LDS's and they may know someone in your area who does this type of work.

Julie

 

[dadiver]

Thanks Julie, I will try my LDS.

 

[dadiver]

Julie, what type of modifying did your Suit require?

 

[Juls64]

and found women's suits were not tall enough thru the torso. I bought a men's suit, but it was big under the arms and armpits and in the back along the zipper, kind of in the kidney area.

The guy did quite a bit of adjustment and the results are fantastic. He fixed the one-piece and the core warmer. Apparently he makes his own suits and for his family, then does some alterations on the side. Unfortunately for us, he is moving soon.

Julie