How to Buy a Used Wetsuit
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditIf you decide to buy a used wetsuit, there are several things to look for to rate the condition of the suit. Let us assume that you know what kind of wetsuit you want - a full suit, or a short suit? And what weight and fit etc.? What to look for?
Steps
- Pick up the wetsuit and get the general feel of the neoprene quality. Check out the following:
- Thickness. Old neoprene gets thinner in places with a lot of stretching, which means less warmth and more chance of a tear,
- Discoloration. If neoprene has coloured outside lining, the colour of the nylon will be pale, if the wetsuit is old.
- Paleness. If the wetsuit is really old, also black double lined neoprene will be pale.
- Stiffness. The harder, stiffer and more stretched out the neoprene, the older it is.
- Inspect the seams for any tearing and cracking of the glue after checking the neoprene itself.
- Check the neoprene for any holes.
Tips
- If wetsuit is in generally good condition but it has a hole, this hole can be easily and cheaply fixed.
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Sources and Citations
- Buying used wetsuits - source of this article.
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