Wet suit Repair - Zip

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by A-Frame, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. A-Frame

    A-Frame Active Member

    31
    Nov 3, 2010
    Hey guys,

    So my 3-2 zip broke and I reckon the wet suit got another 6 months left in it, so does anyone know a place that I can get it fixed or order a new zip?

    Thanks
     
  2. Stranded in Smithfield

    Stranded in Smithfield Well-Known Member

    514
    Jan 15, 2010
    it's gone... time to get a new suit
     

  3. ND081

    ND081 Well-Known Member

    900
    Aug 7, 2010
    do you mean the entire zipper is broken or just the thing to pull it shut?
     
  4. A-Frame

    A-Frame Active Member

    31
    Nov 3, 2010
    The teeth of the zipper are all there, it's just the zip itself which is thus attached to the cord came off. I need a new zip that fits the teeth on the wetsuit.

    Maybe I should just get a new one lol **** man I love surfing so much that when it comes to buying **** for it there just no backing down esp if it will keep me out of the water lol

    Thanks
     
  5. Mr.Belmar

    Mr.Belmar Well-Known Member

    Aug 19, 2010
    A few years ago a friend of mine had the same issue- he brought his suit to a place that does shoe repair, clothing alterations and luggage repair. They had found the zipper that was needed and fixed it for really cheap.
     
  6. gruvi

    gruvi Well-Known Member

    382
    Sep 13, 2011
    walkingon has the right advice. You can also try those tailors at a local mall to do it while you shop or whatever. Dry cleaner places can probably help you too. If it's just a zipper tab that needs resetting, I can't see that costing more than a few bucks. Worth it if rest of suit is all good. Let us know what you end up doing and where you went for repairs please.
     
  7. A-Frame

    A-Frame Active Member

    31
    Nov 3, 2010
    Thanks, will let you know, I already saw a cleaners/alterations store in my town she said you need a special zip for the teeth. I will try a tailor this week.
     
  8. pkovo

    pkovo Well-Known Member

    599
    Jun 7, 2010
    I would try the wetsuit manufacturer.