okay to fold wetsuits?

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by jcyr2, Apr 28, 2013.

  1. jcyr2

    jcyr2 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 23, 2012
    Is it okay to fold my winter suit and put it way like that for the summer or would it be better to hang it?
     
  2. WBncSurf

    WBncSurf Member

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    Jan 17, 2011
    it's definitely better to hang it up in the corner of your closet or whatever. but it can't really hurt to fold it up... it will just probably have a undesirable crease for quite a while once you start using it again
     

  3. jcyr2

    jcyr2 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 23, 2012
    Will the crease over time weaken or thin the rubber?
     
  4. wontonwonton

    wontonwonton Well-Known Member

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    Mar 13, 2007
    lay it flat under ur bed. hanging it may stretch out the shoulders if its a 4/3 or thinner even if its a wide hanger
     
  5. zrich

    zrich Well-Known Member

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    Aug 22, 2011
    If you're going to fold it, try and put something cylindrical in the fold to prevent creasing (i.e. fold it over a piece of pipe insulation or something). If you're going to hang it, hang it on a wide hanger across the middle (like you would hang dress pants).

    I would imagine a crease would weaken the rubber over time, especially if it's being stored like that for long periods.
     
  6. chicharronne

    chicharronne Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2006
    so just wadding it up and tossing it in the corner is a bad idea? hmmm. at least I rinsed it after last spring.
     
  7. RIsurfer

    RIsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Dec 5, 2012
    I always keep all my suits hanging in a closet 24/7.
     
  8. Kahuna Kai

    Kahuna Kai Well-Known Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    I have a secret basement lair like batman where I keep all 39 of my wetsuits on proper hangers. I hang them after I pee in them.