Cleaning wetsuits....

x2xwakegurlx2x · Guest

what does everyone do after they ride with wetsuits??? i just rinse it off with water, is that ok? because they say not to put them in the washing machines, whatdo all you do with yours?

Kai · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 287

thats all i do is take a hose and run watter through it for a little bit. i wouldnt try to use any detergents (sp?) or anything

x2xwakegurlx2x · Guest

ok, thats basically what i do, i was wondering if anyone did anything specific or something different that i dont know of, thanx

Archie_bunker66 · Newbie Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 48 City: Medicine Hat

my B.A.R.E suit says to let it dry in a place out of the sun to avoid bleaching and if it does get dirt you are supposto use a special wetsuit shampoo. Dont know where to get it though. Cheack Overtons. Confused

slaydit · Posted: Feb 15, 2003 9:09 pm Post subject:

u shouldnt even worry about it, just throw some shampoo in there before you get out, then just let it chill, shower with it once a month maybey.

-jey

laser145 · Posted: Feb 16, 2003 12:34 am Post subject:

Certain soaps can break down the neoprene in wesuits. I don't use one for boarding, but I do for diving, don't leave them in the sun and just rinse them with water. If you want a soap for them ou can find them at many dive shops, online or else.
-Taylor

snowboardcorey · Posted: Feb 16, 2003 8:05 am Post subject:

Oneil, makes a cleaner for wetsuits, since neoprene is made of rubber you want to avoid using detergent as it will break the suit down. Basically with the oneil cleaner you dilute it in water and then soak your suit in the solution, then rinse clean.

Thomas P. · Addict Joined: 16 Feb 2003 Posts: 717

I just rinse it in fresh water and let it dry.