Resize the neoprene neck seal on your drysuit

If you have a drysuit with a neoprene neck seal that has become too big to stay dry, then there is a simple solution that can delay a complete replacement for a while.
If you have any questions or suggestions please use the comments below and I will respond as fast I can.
Tools: Knife, heatgun, ruler, neoprene glue
Neoprene glue:
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[@kentee4829]

Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to make and post this video - I think it is more helpful than you realised! I do most of the maintenance on my dry suits and that is pretty straightforward as the seals are all latex. However, I also have a semi dry suit with neoprene neck, wrist and ankle seals. All the seals on that suit have problems and they are all sewn in - which makes the repair cost ridiculously expensive and not cost effective! This was frustrating as, apart from the seals the suit is fine - and has plenty of life left in it. Having watched your video, I realise I could either make new neoprene seals and glue them to the cut down old ones. Alternatively, I could cut down the old seals and attach latex seals (cut down where necessary). There is at least a couple of inches (50mm) of sound neoprene at the base of each seal and that is ample for a simple glued overlap joint. If I make new neoprene seals, your video gives me enough information to figure out the construction (and 'adjustment' - if necessary); attachment will be similar to latex seal replacement. I probably will not have time to repair the semi-dry until later in the year - but I now believe I can get at least another 3 years life out of the suit. When I do it, I will add a further comment to let you know how it went. Thanks again

[@toringeleidland784]

Thank`s Ken Tee

[@albertbell7120]

Great idea

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thanks you very much and thanks for subtitles

[@toringeleidland784]

Glad you like it.

[@mknuts4357]

Great tip! Did you re-use the plastic strip from the seam or is it a new one? What material is it?

[@thomasmoench6967]

Good video! Thank you for this!

[@ulrichblitznerleidland8504]

Thank you! Helped me alot

[@creatamax16]

Great video thanks for making it. What was the seam tape material you used to glue back over?. Cheers mike

[@nickthegreek5124]

Great video and thanks! Is there anyway to increase the size?

[@indiangirltravelstheworld]

This is such great helpful video. What glue did you use for this?

[@kostinioagelinio8577]

cool clip, curious how strong are the two connections and what material is the strip you used? how log did it last till you replaced a new neck seal? safe dives and greatings from Hamburg

[@bjrnlitegaard3913]

Super tutorial! How can I mesure neck/preferable size on neck seal? All I know now is that it is too wide...

[@toringeleidland784]

I measured my neck and pulled off 2 cm on the neckseal. I think 2-3 cm should be fine. Send me an update of your result if you try to resize.

[@toptottyspotter]

What kind of glue do I need for this? I bought Neoprene Queen, it comes out of the tube as a thick black gum, doesn't really seem fit for the job. Google searches and forum reads only really throw up Neoprene Queen, Black Witch or people recommending me/others to get a professional to do it... too late for that, I've already taken the knife to it!

[@joesee8079]

Do you think I could add a latex neck into a semi dry top? It came with neoprene only. It's kokatat brand with nylon interior. Thanks

[@DivingDeveloper]

Thank you for the video! How do you determine the correct size for the V cut? Is there a formula for measuring the V cut from the circumference of your neck?

[@toringeleidland784]

Hi Mike, there is no formula. Draw a centerline down to bottom of the cut, and you have the V-shap