Quality local dry-suit repair
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I've used Superior for quite a few things, and I don't use them any more. They have stood behind everything they have done, but too many things didn't come right the first time and had to be sent back. And they aren't particularly cheap, and they aren't particularly fast.
The last dry suit work I had done was done by Doug Mudry at Extreme Exposures in Florida. I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the work -- everything looked as though it had come from the factory, and everything was done perfectly right. He wasn't cheap and he wasn't fast, but man, he was good. (The fact that the southeast regional rep for DUI has his DUI repair work done by Mudry, instead of DUI, was a selling point.)
The last dry suit work I had done was done by Doug Mudry at Extreme Exposures in Florida. I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the work -- everything looked as though it had come from the factory, and everything was done perfectly right. He wasn't cheap and he wasn't fast, but man, he was good. (The fact that the southeast regional rep for DUI has his DUI repair work done by Mudry, instead of DUI, was a selling point.)
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I was in Bellingham last week. Ron is out of town until next Mon 01/16. Give him a call at 360 676 4177. I'm sure he'll be happy to answer any questions.Pez7378 wrote:And MORE great reviews! Okay, let me ask this. If Ron is sending the suit out to be sewn, where is he sending it? DUI?
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Wow! now that speaks volumes. Very impressive.LCF wrote:(The fact that the southeast regional rep for DUI has his DUI repair work done by Mudry, instead of DUI, was a selling point.)
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Ouch! Before shipping, you're looking at close to $450 to replace the zipper. Toss in seal replacement and you're within touching distance of $700.scottsax wrote: DUI's repair prices are online: http://www.dui-online.com/pdf/Service_P ... Retail.pdf
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Says the purveyor of the spendiest and awesomest gear out there!Raydar wrote:Ouch! Before shipping, you're looking at close to $450 to replace the zipper. Toss in seal replacement and you're within touching distance of $700.scottsax wrote: DUI's repair prices are online: http://www.dui-online.com/pdf/Service_P ... Retail.pdf
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Just for comparison, I had Doug replace all the seals on my Fusion AND swap the socks out for DUI TurboSoles, and it cost me $400.
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I had Superior replace my zipper in my CF200 with a new hd zipper, they permanently installed dry rings on my suit, and fixed my small leaks throughout the suit for $400.00 including shipping. I was very happy with the work, but they can be hard to get ahold of.
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i don't mean to hijack, but i'm curious about the permanently installed rings. i assume there are no seals on the inside, once the rings are permanent?Chris Borgen wrote:I had Superior replace my zipper in my CF200 with a new hd zipper, they permanently installed dry rings on my suit, and fixed my small leaks throughout the suit for $400.00 including shipping.
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You are correct. They just glue the rings right on to the suit material.spatman wrote:i don't mean to hijack, but i'm curious about the permanently installed rings. i assume there are no seals on the inside, once the rings are permanent?Chris Borgen wrote:I had Superior replace my zipper in my CF200 with a new hd zipper, they permanently installed dry rings on my suit, and fixed my small leaks throughout the suit for $400.00 including shipping.
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Touche'scottsax wrote:Says the purveyor of the spendiest and awesomest gear out there!
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Actually there are still seals on the inside. So they glue (and stitch??) the suit sleeve to the outside of the ring. I then have a hard ring that still goes inside the ring so I can just use any ol' seal in case I tear my glove only my hand gets wet. But I dont need the seal on the inside.spatman wrote:i don't mean to hijack, but i'm curious about the permanently installed rings. i assume there are no seals on the inside, once the rings are permanent?Chris Borgen wrote:I had Superior replace my zipper in my CF200 with a new hd zipper, they permanently installed dry rings on my suit, and fixed my small leaks throughout the suit for $400.00 including shipping.
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if you get a chance, could you post a pic or two? i'm having a hard time visualizing how that works.Chris Borgen wrote:Actually there are still seals on the inside. So they glue (and stitch??) the suit sleeve to the outside of the ring. I then have a hard ring that still goes inside the ring so I can just use any ol' seal in case I tear my glove only my hand gets wet. But I dont need the seal on the inside.spatman wrote:i don't mean to hijack, but i'm curious about the permanently installed rings. i assume there are no seals on the inside, once the rings are permanent?Chris Borgen wrote:I had Superior replace my zipper in my CF200 with a new hd zipper, they permanently installed dry rings on my suit, and fixed my small leaks throughout the suit for $400.00 including shipping.
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Here's some pics of my system. So they sewed and glued the suit sleeve up to the lip on the outer ring just below where it says viking. Then the hard ring goes inside the outer ring and squeezes the latex seal in between the 2 rings just like on most other dry glove ring systems.spatman wrote:if you get a chance, could you post a pic or two? i'm having a hard time visualizing how that works.Chris Borgen wrote:Actually there are still seals on the inside. So they glue (and stitch??) the suit sleeve to the outside of the ring. I then have a hard ring that still goes inside the ring so I can just use any ol' seal in case I tear my glove only my hand gets wet. But I dont need the seal on the inside.spatman wrote:i don't mean to hijack, but i'm curious about the permanently installed rings. i assume there are no seals on the inside, once the rings are permanent?Chris Borgen wrote:I had Superior replace my zipper in my CF200 with a new hd zipper, they permanently installed dry rings on my suit, and fixed my small leaks throughout the suit for $400.00 including shipping.
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ah, ok. so you're using the rubber gloves that just stretch over the rings to form a seal, right?
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Yesspatman wrote:ah, ok. so you're using the rubber gloves that just stretch over the rings to form a seal, right?
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I just had the zipper in my DUI TLS-350 replaced in December so I thought I would pass along my experience.
First the zipper replacement costs $366 dollars. However, any major suit repairs also require a $77 dollar "Test and Evaluation Fee". This covers checking the suit after the repair to ensure water tightness and repairing any minor tears on punctures in the suit. So if you have any pinholes or other small leaks that need fixed it could be handy, but just realize there is an extra cost. So the total will set you back $443. Not an easy one to swallow, but you do end up with a factory zipper with a warranty.
Another thing to note. When they tested my suit they found that there was some cracking on the zip seal rings. I hadn't noticed anything and they weren't leaking, but they put on new rings and gave me a new pair of zip dry gloves and liners free of charge and marked it "repaired under warranty". I bought my suit used, so I am not the first owner, but I guess it was still covered under warranty. Overall I am very happy with my repair, I got a factory zipper, leak tested, with a few hundred dollars in "free" service with the warrantied zip gloves.
Anyway, some more information if you are thinking about going the DUI route.
First the zipper replacement costs $366 dollars. However, any major suit repairs also require a $77 dollar "Test and Evaluation Fee". This covers checking the suit after the repair to ensure water tightness and repairing any minor tears on punctures in the suit. So if you have any pinholes or other small leaks that need fixed it could be handy, but just realize there is an extra cost. So the total will set you back $443. Not an easy one to swallow, but you do end up with a factory zipper with a warranty.
Another thing to note. When they tested my suit they found that there was some cracking on the zip seal rings. I hadn't noticed anything and they weren't leaking, but they put on new rings and gave me a new pair of zip dry gloves and liners free of charge and marked it "repaired under warranty". I bought my suit used, so I am not the first owner, but I guess it was still covered under warranty. Overall I am very happy with my repair, I got a factory zipper, leak tested, with a few hundred dollars in "free" service with the warrantied zip gloves.
Anyway, some more information if you are thinking about going the DUI route.
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+1 for DUI customer service. I send my suit in pretty much every year for a general "check up". Whatever's wrong is fixed at a comprable price and I have the suit back within 2 weeks of shipping it. 100% worth it!
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Thanks Rob.rjw wrote:I was in Bellingham last week. Ron is out of town until next Mon 01/16. Give him a call at 360 676 4177. I'm sure he'll be happy to answer any questions.Pez7378 wrote:And MORE great reviews! Okay, let me ask this. If Ron is sending the suit out to be sewn, where is he sending it? DUI?
Bad fabric on TLS350's
DUI has also discovered they got some bad fabric
JANUARY 13, 2011
TLS350 Owners
For Suits Manufactured
Sept ’09-Nov ‘09
If you own a DUI TLS350 drysuit manufactured from September 2009 through November 2009, here's a heads up. DUI received 4 reports of unexplained damp spots inside the suit. Investigation identified inconsistencies in the butyl rubber layer of a single batch of TLS material produced by a single supplier. In some (but not all) cases, microscopic air bubbles in the butyl rubber layer may allow water to seep through the fabric. DUI used that material to make TLS350 drysuits from September 2009 through November 2009.
If you've been bothered by an unexplained damp spot, check the manufactured date inside your DUI suit to see if your suit might be affected.
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One of our instructors sent in his TLS 350 to replace the zippers. They also replaced both pockets and socks free of charge, and a leak along one of the seams and it was considered "warranty replacement." +1 for DUI customer service.-Aaron- wrote:Another thing to note. When they tested my suit they found that there was some cracking on the zip seal rings. I hadn't noticed anything and they weren't leaking, but they put on new rings and gave me a new pair of zip dry gloves and liners free of charge and marked it "repaired under warranty". I bought my suit used, so I am not the first owner, but I guess it was still covered under warranty. Overall I am very happy with my repair, I got a factory zipper, leak tested, with a few hundred dollars in "free" service with the warrantied zip gloves.
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use Ron in bellingham, he's great at everything he does. And you can have a nice hopt cup of Decaf coffe while you're there.
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