Wetsuit Care & Maintenance Tips – 5 Don’ts [video]
Don’t take the durability of your wetsuit for granted. Proper wetsuit care and maintenance is required to extend the life of your wetsuit. Here are 5 of the worst commonly overlooked things that you should not do to your wetsuit.
It is quite possible to get quite a few years out of your wetsuit if it is properly maintained. Proper wetsuit maintenance is not difficult. It is more about adjusting, or should I say, improving your current maintenance routines to better care for it.
As highlighted in the clip below, exposing your wetsuit to the 5 following things will greatly impact its long-term usability.
- Unnecessary exposure to the sun
- Unnecessary exposure to hot water and heat
- Harsh chemicals and solvents should certainly be avoided.
- It goes without saying that exposure to sharp objects should be avoided
- Improper care and storage are also very important in extending the useful life of your wetsuit.
Watch the following clip for a few great tips that may hep you extend the life of your wetsuit.
Images Source: YouTube Clips
Related Posts:
Plan your next dive adventure with PADI Travel
Purchase your next dive trip from PADI Travel at our affiliate link below and receive a free $500 Hotel Discount Card that can be used worldwide for hotel stays , car rentals and excursions.--> http://forscubadivers.com/DivePadi
Click Here To See How Hotel Savings Cards Work (video)
Simply email proof of purchase for verification. Terms apply, see terms on your Hotel Savings Card email.
English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Dutch
Filipino
French
German
Indonesian
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish