Local drysuit alteration/repair

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Local drysuit alteration/repair

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I need new dry glove rings glued into my DUI drysuit. Does anyone know a local(Seattle or 60 mile radius) shop that does that kind of work? I'd rather not send it out.
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Talk to Gdog...he had some stuff done to his with a week turn around...
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It's contact cement, not rocket science. Have you thought about the DIY option? Learning to do my own drysuit maintenance really improved my life.
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Call Kalen at Tacoma Scuba ...

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+1 for Kalen at T-scuba
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Talk to Tim at Lighthouse Seattle store local and fast repairs !!!


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My spot is in portland, express drysuit repair.
http://www.expressdrysuitrepair.com/

They did awesome for me in about a week i had it back.
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Gdog wrote:My spot is in portland, express drysuit repair.
http://www.expressdrysuitrepair.com/

They did awesome for me in about a week i had it back.
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+1 for what Ross said. Go to lighthouse and buy the contact cement, shove some soup cans or PVC pipe in the sleeves and glue them on. Turn around time is a day. It's really not hard to do, and as Ross points out, learning to repair your own gear will pay dividends down the road.

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I've heard great stuff about Kalen at Tacoma Scuba, though haven't tried them myself.

I've had Hoodsport n Dive in Tumwater do some mods for me and have been very happy with the work, the price and the turn around time.
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I recommend G-glue...Google it

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Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm not sure which way I'll go but now I have options.
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