How to Repair a Surf Wetsuit

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In this video we'll show you how you can repair your wetsuit at home with a few supplies from your local surf shop.
For most most tears you'll want to use a neoprene cement and a patch. If the tear is at a high stress point such as knee, shoulders, and around the zipper you'll also want to use nylon thread to stitch it for reinforcement.
When ironing the neoprene patch keep the iron on low setting and don't use steam.

[@kellyroup4262]

What type of adhesive are you using?

[@RiderShack]

In this case neoprene cement was used.

[@shawnperry5991]

Thank you for showing all the difficult, frustrating bits! That way I'll be more realistic, more confident, and less frustrated about my repair attempts.

[@KhadirBek]

Thanks! Really thorough and a lot of insight from experience. Best wetsuit repair video I've seen.

[@RiderShack]

That is much appreciated Konrad. Thank you!

[@mitchgingrich2619]

‘Holding these pieces together is a real pain’ lol. Pay this man his money!

[@user-nf4ro3td2s]

Hell yea. Actually looked up something because i was rough on my new suits this yr as usual but just getting back in the water after a a while dolled out a good bit extra wear and tear. Being out the loop means Having to pay significantly more for some things and quality rubbers being a must is teaching me to take care of my gear and now how to repair it when the inevitable shat happens. I typed it in and the first few , lets just say i chuckled at. And im no chuckler. Clicked on u and from the get i knew my supply list fir what i was against. Easy to grasp instructions that were detailed in such i grasped the concept of why doing it was necessary. Even saw b4 u mentioned a few things this lesson that could be used in a multitude of situations was actually being given by someone with experience and obviously sucess. Down to doing the patch work on the inside not only for cosmetics but thats what the manufacturer does. Then throwing in if possible glue , stitch and patch was just some words of wisdom for sure cause u don't wana do all this and not spend a extra five minutes only to really regret it as soon as u hit water.
From SE, NC thank ya kindly

[@jimmymckay4209]

great stuff, thanks, super informative

[@dee6816]

Thumbs up. Great tutorial. Thanks for the tips & being thorough!

[@RiderShack]

Thank you Dee!

[@0xfrankiewilde657]

Much respect ! Just did it thank you

[@RiderShack]

Thrilled you had success! Now you can keep those wetsuits in rotation a bit longer.

[@tims6582]

It's beautiful

[@bightb67328]

Thanks for sharing! Lot’s of useful informations!

[@RiderShack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brentwiley3330]

Good stickage, hilarious! Great video, thanks.

[@RiderShack]

Glad that you got something out of it, Brent. If you have questions on thing else don't hesitate to ask

[@geokats7]

Thanks man, this was really helpful ❤

[@RiderShack]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful.

[@hbr9427]

5:59 - whats the name of that black patch? Is that specific to glue neoprene or what? I'm trying to find something similar here in Portugal so i can do my homemade repairs but can't find anything like it ..

[@brentwiley3330]

Wet suit repair iron-on.

[@RiderShack]

Brands McNett and GearAid make versions of the same product. They call Iron Mend or Tenacious Tape.

[@hbr9427]

@@RiderShack thank you :)

[@jessejosephsolvason2599]

@@RiderShack is it vinyl or neoprene?

[@RiderShack]

@@jessejosephsolvason2599 The patch is neoprene.