Stuck wetsuit zipper

Discussion in 'Northeast' started by 7176, Nov 5, 2009.

  1. 7176

    7176 Member

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    Nov 5, 2009
    Hello

    Any advice on how to unstick a wetsuit zipper ? (Besides purchasing a new suit )

    Thanks
     
  2. mdredsox92

    mdredsox92 New Member

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    Oct 7, 2009


    I used a screw driver and a knife to cut mine out, having to tear a little patch out, but that was a last reasort. I was sitting in the narragansett parking lot, and I had to have someone help me get it undone. Try that, and if you miss a little piece, you miss a little piece, no big deal.
     

  3. ericburt

    ericburt Member

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    Oct 29, 2009
    my buddy brought his to a dry cleaner, theyll know what to do for like 5 bucks.
     
  4. aslowsurfer

    aslowsurfer Member

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    Jul 10, 2009
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    how is it stuck. is the zipper caught in the suit or has salt crystalized on and frozen it. if its the first theres not much to do other than try and wiggle it free with a screwdriver and if its the second i havent a clue cuz my booties are like that and i cant figure it out!
     
  5. MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

    Oct 11, 2009
    If you soak the suite in water over night it should loosen up the crystalized salt in the zipper to get it to move . If that dont work you can try some wd-40 or CRC contact cleaner
     
  6. 7176

    7176 Member

    5
    Nov 5, 2009
    Hi,

    sorry for not being more specific. It is fully unzipped and salt has crystallized.

    Thanks for the replies
     
  7. 7176

    7176 Member

    5
    Nov 5, 2009
    Thanks

    Thanks to all whom took the time to reply. The cleaners with an onsite tailor worked. Price four dollars.
     
  8. MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

    Oct 11, 2009

    Money well spent if you ask me
     
  9. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    now that you have gotten it unstuck, do yourself a favor and wash it with fresh water after every use. It will help get the sand and salt out of the zipper and overall just make your suit last a lot longer.