beckybexta Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Bit of a random request for information. I have recently started scuba diving and have purchased a wet suit from an international store online however it is a bit long in the sleeve and leg. Does anyone know of anywhere I could get it altered? Thanks, Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hi Becky I've never done scuba but have surfed for many years and bought many wet suits. I would be really suprised if you could get anyone to attempt to alter a wet suit. It would Depend on the thickness of the neoprene (3/5,4/6 ect) and usually zips in cuffs and legs and heat sealed seams. Wouldn't it be better to contact the company you got it from and try and get a different size? It's always best to try it on before hand as although they stretch,people come in all sorts of shapes and sizes lol Good luck anyhow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckybexta Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hi Becky I've never done scuba but have surfed for many years and bought many wet suits. I would be really suprised if you could get anyone to attempt to alter a wet suit. It would Depend on the thickness of the neoprene (3/5,4/6 ect) and usually zips in cuffs and legs and heat sealed seams. Wouldn't it be better to contact the company you got it from and try and get a different size? It's always best to try it on before hand as although they stretch,people come in all sorts of shapes and sizes lol Good luck anyhow Thanks. I didn't realise it was so complicated to be honest. No zips in the sleeves so thats one hurdle overcome. I tried contacting the company but to send it back (with it being international) would cost me more than the wetsuit due to the weight and size. Not to worry, I will learn by my mistake. Thanks again for your information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartteresa Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Have you tried sds watersports at halfway? They do wetsuit repairs according to the website so I'm sure alterations could be done also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckybexta Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Have you tried sds watersports at halfway? They do wetsuit repairs according to the website so I'm sure alterations could be done also. Thanks, I haven't tried them, but i will now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinteastwoo Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Ill bet there's a glue out there that you could use and stitch it, anything made can be repaired is my motto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak4 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Ill bet there's a glue out there that you could use and stitch it, anything made can be repaired is my motto. Well given that I used to make my own wetsuits for caving, yes there is glue available; or at least there used to be. Unfortunately the shop I used to frequent closed a number of years ago, but I'm sure a quick internet search will provide an answer. Butt joint with glue on a seam and then, by hand with a needle and thread, cross/zig-zag overlock on both sides of the fabric. Finally tape over the outer stitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky D Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) SDS definitely do dry-suit repairs, that's where I take mine, so would be worth a try for wetsuits. Arthur, the owner, is a helpful and knowledgeable guy and I'm sure that he will be able to offer advice. If SDS can't help you, Seaskin at Leeds do made to measure drysuits so may be able to help, Go Dive at Derby and Divers Warehouse at Bradford are good for SCUBA equipment and could be able to help or advise. Edited December 28, 2014 by Micky D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagginfinger Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 check out U tube --good for most things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs_Lad Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 If you live in North Sheffield then Diveworld on Holme Lane at Hillsborough are affiliated to SDS which will save you a trip across Sheffield. Steve or Lou will be happy to advise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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