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mschulz
Since 29 May 2007
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Reno, NV
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 Wed Nov 18, 09 12:06 pm Wetsuit repair |
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Any one know what it cost to have a wetsuit zipper repaired and where I might take it. My first thought is it would be easier and cheaper to replace it as it is my 3/2 summer suit.
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
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Wicked Pissah
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| Wed Nov 18, 09 12:25 pm |
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Drop it off at ProMotion in Hood River. They do amazing wetsuit work....not sure what it will cost, best to just give em a ring.
Gotta love having a local wetsuit company  |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Wed Nov 18, 09 1:53 pm |
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I can deliver it to them if you want...
Be aware I may pee in it on the way to HR though. Not allot of restroom options on that trip.  |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Alameda
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| Wed Nov 18, 09 8:12 pm |
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| ProMotion is definitely awesome, I bought a suit there in 2004 and they still fix the old torn seams for free (lifetime guarantee). They do very good work for sure! |
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Bill C
Since 15 Sep 2005
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Portland
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| Wed Nov 18, 09 9:23 pm |
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| Promotion did an excellent repair job on my Hotline. |
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mschulz
Since 29 May 2007
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Reno, NV
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| Thu Nov 19, 09 6:31 am |
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Thanks for all the replies. After shopping around and realizing mine is 10 years old, I can justify buying a new one. Promotion sounds like the ticket. Local and good work.
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Fri Nov 20, 09 9:39 am |
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| mschulz wrote: | | Thanks for all the replies. After shopping around and realizing mine is 10 years old, I can justify buying a new one. Promotion sounds like the ticket. Local and good work. |
Not to diss on the home grown wetsuits or anything..but can anyone tell me why almost everyone sporing a promotion suit has big loose flaps of neoprene in the armpit/ upper arm area.
Stringers pro motion fit like a damn drysuit in some areas. Is it supposed to be more comfortable? |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Fri Nov 20, 09 12:24 pm What to do with old wetsuits |
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| So what does one do with an old, retired, wetsuit? What do the shops do with them. Can any or all of it be recycled in anyway? |
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lance_k
Since 04 May 2005
565 Posts
Hood River
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surfrat
Since 29 Jun 2009
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Newport,Oregon
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| Fri Nov 20, 09 2:53 pm |
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I go thru about 2 suits a year. Not because they are torn apart but because they no longer keep you as warm. The neoprene breaks down after awhile. If you own a wetsuit more than 5 years old your missing out. New wetsuit technology has improved 10 fold in the last few years. If your suit is cracked, stiff and discolored its done. After nearly drowning in big surf because my suit zipper broke and filled with water, I learned my lesson. When your suit starts to show wear sell it and get a new one.
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