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Old 07-10-2007, 12:15 PM   #1
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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.

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Old 07-10-2007, 02:37 PM   #2
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Good tip John. I did the same thing to my waders. I'll have to check out one of those patch kits.
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Old 07-11-2007, 07:59 AM   #3
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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.

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Old 07-11-2007, 08:19 AM   #4
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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.
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Old 07-11-2007, 01:57 PM   #5
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I used marine goop and duct tape to patch my breathable waders. It's held up for six+ months now and is very stylish.
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Old 07-11-2007, 03:00 PM   #6
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Cabo,
good tip- Did you learn that one because of the leak in your fluids container?
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