Installing Neoprene Socks or Booties to the Drysuit

[@CHA1RMANsmoug]

Incredible work, Can you link me the busket please @DrySuitProjects

[@nartomat4862]

Thank you for all your videos, very helpful! I was wondering what is the reason to let the first layer dry for 30 minutes at least? is 10-15 minutes not enough? What if i leave the first layer to dry for 2 hours for example, will it be a problem?

[@DrySuitProjects]

Just the glue manufacturer recommendation. To let it dry for at least 30 minutes

[@vladimirsnovicenoks3145]

Great video. but where it's possible to buy that neoprene socks?

[@lozviv1180]

great vid! i watched this and went and cut the 1.8kg soles off my fire rescue suit i got off ebay super cheap, follwed the technique and now have fabric sock and can swim and kayak in my lovely northern diver drysuit, id of sold it and had to spend loads more, so nice one really helped!

[@DrySuitProjects]

Glad it helped!

[@passipassi100]

Thank you! Do you have the mixing ratios for me?

[@DrySuitProjects]

Please use the glue manufacturer mixing rates.

[@tylergiarratano4693]

Just wondering what’s all the supplies used

[@DrySuitProjects]

Glue Rema tip top sc4000, aqua tape and Aquaseal

[@josephwright6923]

Were did you get the boot

[@DrySuitProjects]

There are plenty internet shops. seaskin.co.uk/shop/ for example

[@aftvlog3925]

Hi my drysuit is slightly to long can i cut it little bit off?

[@DrySuitProjects]

If the legs are too long sometime you can make it shorter while installing the new boots/socks. Sometimes the new boots/socks are shorter and the overall length of the suits shortens

[@pinnacledivingco]

I have a question please. Have you ever made your own neoprene socks before? I'm wondering if it would be possible to use a pair of regular wetsuit neoprene socks to make a pair of replacement drysuit socks with, by simply sealing up all the seams. Have you ever done this? Thank you in advance.

[@DrySuitProjects]

Stitching the neoprene requires special machine. Usually one doesn’t have it at his disposal. So - no

[@pinnacledivingco]

@@DrySuitProjects But a pair of neoprene socks are already stitched? Wouldn't it be possible to simply turn them inside out and seal all the seams, and them attached them to the suit? What about using trilaminate material to make a pair of socks from scratch? That should be easy to stitch. 🤔 Maybe?

[@DrySuitProjects]

@@pinnacledivingco sorry, didn't understand it from the beginning. The wet suit neoprene socks(if you have such a wetsuit) will be probably much narrower at the ankle, so it won't fit right to the dry suit.

[@pinnacledivingco]

@@DrySuitProjects Yes. I believe you are correct. I didn't think of that. Thank you. I think in the future I will try to make trilaminate socks. They are in extremely high demand. Thank you for your reply.

[@dediver832]

Does it mean every time you install new boots, your trousers become shorter, because you need to cut it with old boot. Am I correct?

[@DrySuitProjects]

No, I’m cutting the old boot/sock, trying to leave the suit fabric intact. I’m also measuring the previous glue surface width to make sure to maintain the same length with the new socks or boots

[@claudiohuder2380]

perfect videos. would like to replace my flexboots on my Santi. have you already created a video?

[@DrySuitProjects]

Thank you! Actually it’s exactly the same process.

[@grggski]

Wow just came across your youtube channel, great videos thanks for sharing, Is this process is similar for replacing a neck seal from a neoprene dry suit with a latex neck seal ! (I currently have a neck seal with neoprene but I want to switch to latex) thanks

[@DrySuitProjects]

It depends how it attached. If it sewn to the suit, then you probably have to cut it out some way.

[@andrewpaskevicz4070]

hi ,great video, what is the diameter of the mandrel inside the pant leg thx

[@DrySuitProjects]

It’s a form of a cone with small diameter of 13cm and large diameter of 15cm, length 13cm. Something like that

[@kentripley7606]

Can this method also work for breathable fishing waders? The boot-socks of my Large waders are way too big for my size 9 boots. This approach of removing the old socks and replacing with medium size neoprene socks appears more doable rather than cutting off the neoprene toes and trying to restitch the neoprene and resealing seams.

[@DrySuitProjects]

Yes, this method is not exclusive for dry suits, it can be used for fishing waders and similar staff where the water proof (airtight) attaching is required

[@barrettblake7097]

Magnificent!

[@pascalblotiau]

Nice video thanks where can i find those booties and could I use only the Aquaseal glue it's just for sailing nothing crazy, thanks

[@DrySuitProjects]

If you need neoprene socks, you can get them here: www.seaskin.co.uk/acatalog/Drysuit_Spare_Parts.html, If you need some flexible boots with rubber sole, you can try ursuit boots: www.ursuit.com/en/tech-dry-boot. Regarding Aquaseal: generally its not a glue, but a sealer. You can try to attach the booties with it, but it will be a mess, its takes a long time to set and tend to stick and stain everything in 3 meters radius :)

[@pascalblotiau]

Thanks for the reply, those booties seem pretty strong and I will use the glue you use Thanks

[@albertbell7120]

Excellent video I’m going to follow your instructions when changing my neoprene socks👍🐬

[@DrySuitProjects]

@@albertbell7120 Thank you and good luck!

[@aidanwhite2678]

where can i get one of the cones you use for inside the leg

[@DrySuitProjects]

Just improvised. Found some plastic flower pot of the right dimensions and a form. I think you can easily find it on Amazon

[@incoldblooderz]

I can use this cement glue also on my neoprene drysuit? i need to replace zip on my rofos hybrid kevtek. thank you

[@DrySuitProjects]

Yes, it works well in neoprene too

[@elkhunter63t30]

Where can I get the glue and tape that you use?

[@DrySuitProjects]

If you are in Europe, I think it’s easily available there. You can google Rema tip top sc4000. The aqua tape you can purchase in season.uk

[@TheGermanbuilder]

hello, where I can find this type of neoprene socks?

[@DrySuitProjects]

Here for example: www.seaskin.co.uk/acatalog/Compressed-Neoprene-socks--Spares--pair-SSCOMPSOX.html

[@sibdiving]

Превосходно! Что Вы думаете о таком способе герметизации швов (серая лента), как на этом костюме?

[@DrySuitProjects]

Это "термо" лента, клей активизируется теплом, швы проклеиваются на специальных машинах. С точки зрения производителя - идеально, в разы быстрее всех других методов. Со временем может обтрепаться, рассохнуться и начать течь. Удалять старый термо клей со шва фактически невозможно, а друго клей на него клеится плохо (читай течет). Поэтому чинить такие швы лучше теми же самыми термолентами в заводских условиях. Как-то так

[@sibdiving]

Спасибо за ответ! У меня Был старенький Аквалунг Трилайт с такими лентами - лет через пять лента протёрлась / износилась и начала течь то в одном месте, то в другом, а отдирать её действительно очень муторно. Что Вы думаете о способе герметизации швов герметиком типа аквашур/ аквасил, как это делает DUI на своих костюмах - возможно так герметизировать швы в "домашних" условиях? Насколько я понимаю, у DUI на производстве всё это делают вручную в несколько слоёв ...

[@DrySuitProjects]

Можно, если небольшой участок. Надо только обработать место хорошо, а то плохо будет держаться. Со временем тоже сохнет, трескается и отслаивается. Да и работать с аквасилом и не уделать все вокруг это искусство :)

[@sibdiving]

Спасибо!