Wetsuit Winter Storage
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wannakona posted 2 weeks ago.
I live in Chicago suburbs and during the winter i put my wetsuit back in the box that it came in. That's how it is stored at the shops anyway. Also i contacted Emilio De Soto about this question and he said the same thing. Also he recommended to put the wetsuit in a water a couple weeks before your first swim next year.
Sorry can't help you with any glue ideas, when i had a problem with mine i sent it back to De Soto and they fixed it. But i think there is some glue you can use for neoprene.
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Merchant46 posted 2 weeks ago.
Rubber cement. Most tri shops sell it in black so it matches, but I can't imagine it's any different that what you'd get at Lowe's or anywhere else.
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fastdog5 posted 2 weeks ago.
I don't think you're supposed to leave it on the hanger. Just fold it up & put it somewhere safe. The box is a good idea, if you still have it.
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NotAsFast posted 2 weeks ago.
Any box will do as long as it fits. I actually put mine in a plastic bag that is sealable so nothing gets into it such as mice, roaches, bugs etc, then I put it inot a box and keep it out of the sunlight.
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howard11792 posted 2 weeks ago.
Xterra suggests that you fold your suit and do not store it by hanging.
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TryScott posted 2 weeks ago.
I just started using my wetsuit last week. The water in my pool is getting cold.
In the summer when I don't use the wetsuit, I fold it up and put it in the mesh bag it came with.
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deepbluex posted 2 weeks ago.
I found that the outer latex skin can adhere to itself when left folded. Sometimes it's slightly tacky so I can separate the two surfaces but sometimes it'll be really bonded. I've started using a little talcum powder on the outer skin to prevent sticking.
I've already done a quick google search of this and a search on here and haven't really gotten a great answer so I was wondering what you guys do to store your wetsuit over the winter. I've already washed it with wetsuit soap and it's hanging in my closet right now on a thick padded hanger. Should I do anything special to it so that it doesn't have any ill effects from not being used? I live in chicago so it won't see the water till may at the earliest.
I do need to address a little bit of wear along a seam, it looks like just normal wear and tear not really a big problem. Does anyone have advice on a good glue to use and the best way to take care of something small like that?
Thanks everyone