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Old 06-28-2011, 08:24 PM   #1
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Soaking A Wetsuit?

I got a suit from a craigslist spearo and it is pretty stiff. He recommended I soak it before I use it. Im wondering if I am supposed to just use tap water or water and conditioner or something else to mix in?

I have never heard about this soaking thing, but I guess it makes sense. He also said to keep it in a bag with some baby powder??? That one caught me off guard. Any one else heard about that, or do it?
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Old 06-28-2011, 08:42 PM   #2
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

brings a new meaning to "open cell" ...but I digress
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Old 06-28-2011, 08:42 PM   #3
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

Just soak it in a tub of tap water. Wetsuits get stiff after sitting in a dry space for a very long time, and more so if it dried out salty. It's also an indication that the neoprene is losing it's elasticity.
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Old 06-28-2011, 08:52 PM   #4
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

The author of that blog is an idiot.
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Old 06-28-2011, 10:03 PM   #5
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

Okay thanks. How long should it soak?
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Old 06-28-2011, 10:49 PM   #6
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

If a wetsuit is stiff, I don't think soaking it will make a difference.

One of those soft Yamamoto suits feels soft as a baby's butt even if dry.

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Old 06-28-2011, 10:59 PM   #7
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

Just curious, but what kind of wetsuit and thickness?
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Old 06-28-2011, 10:59 PM   #8
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

I took it into the shower with me and lubed it up and cleaned it, seems to have helped. I want to try soaking it to see if it helps.
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:02 PM   #9
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

It is a sporasub 5mm. But it feels WAY thicker than my Picasso 5mm
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:05 PM   #10
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I soak mine in Pee.

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Old 06-28-2011, 11:31 PM   #11
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

eh, if it is a used wetsuit, soak it in a solution of water and hibiclens.

i have seen wetsuit conditioner at scuba shops quite often (well, i dont go into scuba shops much... but it's always there) and i think that is kinda what the stuff is made for....
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:33 PM   #12
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Re: Soaking A Wetsuit?

I will check that out!!
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i soak mine in pee.

Everytime i dive:d
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