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cabojohn · 07-10-2007, 11:15 AM

How to fix a hole in your water proof paddle clothing.

Like a dummy, I somehow stuck my gaff through my paddle pants in transit and got a nice hole near the bottom (butt) about the size of a dime.

It's not a big deal except I want my dry clothes to stay dry. Like this winter when its f'n cold and wet.

Anywho, I used a bicycle tire patch kit (Monkey Grip) and viola fixed in 60 seconds. Seems to be holding up great...just thought I would share.

john

Corey · 07-10-2007, 01:37 PM

Good tip John. I did the same thing to my waders.

I'll have to check out one of those patch kits.

Zed · 07-11-2007, 06:59 AM

Cool John! Good thing you weren't wearing them at the time.

Corey if the waders are neoprene, then a wetsuit patch is in order. When I lived in SD, there was a really cool lady in OB that fixed wetsuits under the table. I rode my bike over there, and since I don't live there anymore, my references are all visual, so I'm not much help for directions. Surf shops should be able to steer you in the right direction.

Z

Corey · 07-11-2007, 07:19 AM

Thanks Zed. They're breathable waders, so the bike patch kit will probably work, but that's a good tip for anyone who needs neopene patched.

esdees · 07-11-2007, 12:57 PM

I used marine goop and duct tape to patch my breathable waders. It's held up for six+ months now and is very stylish.

jimbofish · 07-11-2007, 02:00 PM

Cabo,
good tip- Did you learn that one because of the leak in your fluids container?

07-10-2007, 11:15 AM	#1
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	tech tip of the week. How to fix a hole in your water proof paddle clothing. Like a dummy, I somehow stuck my gaff through my paddle pants in transit and got a nice hole near the bottom (butt) about the size of a dime. It's not a big deal except I want my dry clothes to stay dry. Like this winter when its f'n cold and wet. Anywho, I used a bicycle tire patch kit (Monkey Grip) and viola fixed in 60 seconds. Seems to be holding up great...just thought I would share. john

07-10-2007, 01:37 PM	#2
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Good tip John. I did the same thing to my waders. I'll have to check out one of those patch kits. __________________

07-11-2007, 07:19 AM	#4
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Thanks Zed. They're breathable waders, so the bike patch kit will probably work, but that's a good tip for anyone who needs neopene patched. __________________

07-11-2007, 02:00 PM	#6
jimbofish Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 23	Cabo, good tip- Did you learn that one because of the leak in your fluids container? __________________ Live by LP, Die by LP

07-11-2007, 06:59 AM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Cool John! Good thing you weren't wearing them at the time. Corey if the waders are neoprene, then a wetsuit patch is in order. When I lived in SD, there was a really cool lady in OB that fixed wetsuits under the table. I rode my bike over there, and since I don't live there anymore, my references are all visual, so I'm not much help for directions. Surf shops should be able to steer you in the right direction. Z

07-11-2007, 12:57 PM	#5
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	I used marine goop and duct tape to patch my breathable waders. It's held up for six+ months now and is very stylish.