Trim or not trim O’Neil boost

[jercrane]

I just got an O’Neil boost drysuit. It’s got a neoprene neckseal vs the traditional latex seals. Anyone know if I should or should not trim it like a latex seal? It’s pretty long on my neck but I wasn’t sure if might not be designed for trimming.

[Dirt]

@jercrane I had an O'neil neoprene necked drysuit and a skiwarm. I never cut the neck. You can fold it in to make a better seal.

[OldboyII]

Pls Do Not Fold. Two layers of latex around your neck making not double pressure.

It is roughly about 3-4 times stronger because second layer is around your "neck size + first layer".

Not to say that contact area becomes narrower - it is adding more Kg to sq.Cm

This setup may restrict blood circulation to critical level. No kidding - it may kill you.

[Dirt]

@OldboyII the neck on my drysuits was not that tight. Folding it over kept it from leaking. If you are correct, I highly recommend @Horton fold his over. I don't want him dead, just less talkative.

[WoodySkier]

I have a boost as well, the neck is a little long but it’s not noticeable at all once you get in the water. I’d ski with it a couple times and see if it bothers you while skiing. I find the neoprene to be much more comfortable than the latex around the neck.

[6balls]

Yes ski with it a while it will loosen up a little, too. I've had 'em for years...I say 'em cuz they cut one off of me in the ER last year when I broke my leg.

[LakeOneSkier]

I've had an O'neill Boost for 18+ years and have always folder over the neck. Folding it in, not out, seemed to provide a much better seal.

[foxriverat]

Yes as @LakeOneSkier said fold it in. I had a skiwarm for years there made to be folded in.