wetsuit

tk1482 · Newbie Joined: 09 Jul 2006 Posts: 10 City: Oslo

Hi.

Anyone nows how to clean my wetsuit? I'm rinsing it with freshwater after, but it's getting old (i got it used) and I think I might need to use some soap. Any recommandations?
-Tine

Oasis137 · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 687 City: J-Town

Thats all you do. On my wetsuit it says to just rinse with freshwater afterwords and let it air dry. You only need to rinse with freshwater though if you were in the ocean.

ozwest · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 112

Because I was a surfer before I was a wakeboarder, the saltwater deposits got me into the habit of using a good wetsuit cleaner to extend the life of my wetsuits. Salt deposits can deteriorate rubber. Now I use an enzyme cleaner on all of my wetsuits (for both ocean and freshwater). I usually clean them in the bathtub or a large bucket/clean garbage can.

O'Neill makes a good one you can buy for $6.95 from Cleanline Surf online: http://www.cleanlinesurf.com/product.php?productid=16750&cat=1313&page=1

AquaSeal makes wetsuit shampoo for $5.95 you can buy here: http://www.all3sports.com/product_info.php?pName=aquaseal-wetsuit-shampoo-8-oz&jsenabled=1&osCsid=225809b50b07f8eb1c49fbcfad90f17a

Or you can go to most dive shops and find something that will suit your needs.

Cleaning your wetsuit extends the life of the neoprene and keeps it flexible...oh yeah...and it keeps it from smelling funky.

tk1482 · Newbie Joined: 09 Jul 2006 Posts: 10 City: Oslo

Hi.
Yes, wakeboarding in saltwater here in Oslo, Norway.
Thank you.