Repairing a slight tear in wetsuit

[Bub]

Bro-in-law gave me as a gift a 3/2 O'Neil Reactor wetsuit. It kept me fairly warm in water temp in low 60's but I still got pretty chilled after about 1 hour in the water (I'm nothing but skin and bones). It does have a very small tear under one of the armpits. Is this tear something that I can easily fix at home (sewing?). Also (just wondering) I didn't see "Reactor" in O'neils current wetsuit lineup. How old is this model of wetsuit? It was a gift and my 1st wetsuit, I was just curious how old this is and whether new wetsuit technologies are much warmer than this model or whether I'm just cold-blooded and need a 4/3. I'd like to have the option of surfing comfortably in waters down to 60 degrees. That should cover water temps. in the Mid-Atlantic for about 1/2 of the year (mid-May thru Oct/early Nov). Any input is appreciated.

[Luke]

you can get wetsuit repair glue...most surf shops should have it or just check online.

[surf patrol]

Wetsuit Repair

[tomcat360]

I need to fix my suit...the seam in the crotch is starting to bust.....so whenever I'm sitting on my board the boys a bit too cold!

Fix the tear in the wetsuit while it's small!

[sal]

I need to fix my suit...the seam in the crotch is starting to bust.....so whenever I'm sitting on my board the boys a bit too cold!

Fix it while it's small!

You still talking about the wetsuit TomCat?!

[tomcat360]

yeah

I thought I should clarify....

[Laguna]

ha thats funny, I need to repair this small hole I have in my 3/2mm O'neill Epic 2 Summer suit.

[jethrodog]

I found Aquaseal worked best for me as a good wetsuit adhesive. I glued the tear shut, sewed it up, covered it again with the adhesive, done.
Aquaseal also works well to repair minor tears and wearing on climbing shoe soles.

[bluesnowcone]

buy some black witch and sqeeze half the tube on the rip

[Bub]

Thanks for the input. I'll check into getting one of those products to fix the tear. I think there is a surf shop about 45 minute drive from my home (I live 3.5 hrs from the beach surf shops)

[Bub]

Just ordered some Aquaseal online for about $5. I'm going to do the repair work tonight. Wish me luck.

[Luke]

Good luck man

[justloafing]

With the temps in the low 60's and with the warm air temps we have had should be nice for a 3/2. I am wearing a 4/3 Body Glove and when the air temp is in the 70's and water temps in the low 60's I get quite hot. I do not know to much about the wetsuite your talking about but Oneil are good wetsuites.

[squid]

bub, invest in a new wetsuit. The technology gets better every year. Wetsuits have changed pretty rapidly and if you check a new one out now as opposed to two years ago, there'll be a big difference. good luck.

[Otter]

Don't throw away an old wetsuit, never know when you might need a piece of neoprene to fill a small hole...

[Milo]

Don`t know about repairing a suit, but i have an old ripcurl classic 5`3 ( uk waters). Gives me nasty neck rash, so i cut the stiched on edging off. Now it`s just neoprene, so much better.