Baller rodecon Posted March 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hello Ballers, So looking forward to Spring skiing (hopefully) soon and I need to get my drysuit whipped into shape.....I tore an ankle seal at the end of last year and had planned to send my suit back to Adrenaline for repair but alas they are no longer in business....... I have looked into buying a seal replacement kit, is that advisable? Or should I send it in somewhere for a rebuild? Any thoughts and advise are appreciated Happy Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 75Tique Posted March 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2020 Go for it. Not hard. I've done all 5 seals on mine. There are a zillion videos on youtube to guide you through it. Key is looking around the house for a form that the ankle or wrist will fit around tightly. For wrist, I found the perfect size pickle jar. For ankle, a plastic thermos bottle. (for neck, the toughest one, a big clay flower pot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrianKennedy91 Posted March 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2020 What about zippier replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Rednucleus Posted March 7, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted March 7, 2020 @rodecon What kind of suit? Baggy nylons are easy; I change our group of four wrists/ankles all the time but hate doing necks! Get my replacement seals at Wileys and I use Seam Grip adhesive - you can buy a big tube and store in the freezer forever. Zippers - probably time for a new suit. If you want to talk PM me will be glad to give you a call. Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kevin89MC Posted March 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2020 Yep I did all 5 of my seals as well on my baggy suit. Took some time, but not too hard. Agreed that finding the right size inserts is the key. I Think I used canned goods for wrists, pickle jar for feet, and a kid’s rubber ball I think for the neck. That was the toughest one, but no leaks. Haven’t done a zipper. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cougfan Posted March 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2020 @rodecon I can attest to @Rednucleus ability to repair seals on dry suits. He has done mine and the other 2 guys in the Wednesday night crew. Very handy having a ski partner who can repair dry suits! If you don’t want to tackle the job yourself Wiley’s will do all 5 seals for around $160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodecon Posted March 7, 2020 Author Baller Share Posted March 7, 2020 Wow, thanks for all the responses! I am fairly handy so I think I will order the seals from Wileys and give it a go My suit is a baggy Adrenaline and the zipper is fine Many thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller buoyboy1 Posted March 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2020 I send all of my suits to O'Neill for repair. They are very reasonable on pricing and do really good work. Call Emanuel 619-336-6580 extension 6975. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted March 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2020 I sent two 20+ yr old suits to O’Neil last year, an Assault Dry and BLP 3/4. For about $50 each plus shipping they came back like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 7, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted March 7, 2020 I have always had good luck with Blown Out Wetsuit Repair in Santa Cruz, Ca. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted March 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2020 @rodecon Adrenaline is out of business? For how long? Their website is still up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodecon Posted March 9, 2020 Author Baller Share Posted March 9, 2020 Hmmm, @Garn , that's funny as they did not have a web presence last Fall and when I called there was an answering machine saying they had closed. I wonder if Wileys bought them out as I see Wileys has a "house" brand drysuit that looks like the adrenaline.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Rednucleus Posted March 10, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted March 10, 2020 I believe Adrenaline is on line only now; no physical store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted March 10, 2020 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2020 I love my Adrenaline Drysuit. It is 13 years old and still has the original seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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