Used buying advice, first drysuit

[northernone]

Good day, after searching the forum, for general info I would like someone look it over visually. Going to hopefully purchase my first dry suit. Photo attached. I asked about the zipper and seals, says they look good and he doesn't foresee immediate repair needed. Been in storage a decade at least. He wants 400, and it is the viking pro. We are the same built so it is attractive.

Is there a way to know if the zipper is good on those still while on land? Any other questions I should ask? Photo in next post.

---------- Post added June 8th, 2015 at 02:23 AM ----------

 

[decidedlyodd]

If it has latex seals and has been in storage for 10 years, it needs new ones since the latex degrades over time. As for the zipper, is there a lot of fraying? How do the teeth look? Any crooked ones? Any gaps? The only test that matters though is if it leaks when taken underwater.

 

[northernone]

I'll check it's teeth and factor in the seals if they are latex. Thank you!

---------- Post added June 9th, 2015 at 02:44 AM ----------

Suit in hand and diving next week. New wrists needed, neoprene neck is good as well as the zipper.