My $500 drysuit repair kit was a complete waste of money underwater

I dropped $500 on that fancy repair kit for my drysuit last year, and after three failed patches that leaked worse than before, I honestly think you're better off just sending it to a pro and saving the headache, anyone else had zero luck with those DIY kits?

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angela_grant6d ago

Buddy of mine tried one of those kits on his drysuit, swore he got it sealed perfect... then went for a test dip in the pool and came out looking like a human sprinkler system.

miles726d ago

Ha, "human sprinkler system" is a great way to put it. I gotta push back a little though, it might not be the kit's fault. I've patched my own drysuit a few times with those same kits and honestly they work fine if you really prep the rubber right. The trick is you absolutely have to scuff up the area and clean it with solvent before you slap the patch on, most people skip that step. Your buddy probably just got in a hurry, which is an easy mistake to make when you're excited to get back in the water.