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Gord
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Username: Gord
Post Number: 197
Registered: 09-1999
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 08:59 am GMT: | 
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I wonder if RubberpairGB have a view on Ripplesmooth?
Sounds very disappointing. Sealwear is a reputable supplier, as is Coccoon, Libidex and Kastley.
Anyone else had problems with Ripplesmooth?
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Deerubber
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Username: Deerubber
Post Number: 2
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 08:51 am GMT: |
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hi gord,
thanks for the welcome.
the suit is by ripplesmooth.the suit split by bottom of the spine soon after purchase.sinsee then it has had several small splits.the seams are uneven & joines are frayed at the edges.its thin latex(not what we ordered) & the crotch is 6 inch lower than it should be,maybe a mistake on my part.the suit is jst over a year old
i think i'll stick to sealwear, thanks, |
Gord
IAR Admin Team
Username: Gord
Post Number: 194
Registered: 09-1999
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 01:35 pm GMT: |
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Hi Deerubber,
Welcome to IAR!
That sound like a good fix. Another option is to use a piece of scrap latex (if you have any) as you can make the patch whatever size you want, plus that material might be a little more stretchy that the bike repair patch.
Keep an eye on it, you might find the tough new patch won't stretch enough and will tear again at the edge of the repair.
You say your old Sealwear catsuit was a good 'un - what is the make of your new one, and how do you think it is inferior?
Cheers, Gord.
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Deerubber
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Username: Deerubber
Post Number: 1
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 01:21 pm GMT: |
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hi,
my catsuit got a little split at the elbow,i fixed t by osing a commercial bike repair it.the best one is the patches with tappered edges as itblends in better & is less likly to rip off.
b the way,the suit in question is'nt as good as my last one by a diffrent maker (sealwear) |
Shinymagic
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Username: Shinymagic
Post Number: 52
Registered: 06-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 28, 2003 - 10:11 pm GMT: |
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Two options:
a) chop the end of the glove off (where the rip is)
b) or patch the tear.
Option (a) will be better in the long run because it looks better than a patch plus it will be stronger. Also, it is the easiest option. (b) will be a relatively easy repair, but won't look as good and could be the source for further problems.
If you can deal with the gauntlet being an inch or two shorter than before, I'd go with option (a). |
Monotype
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Username: Monotype
Post Number: 8
Registered: 12-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 28, 2003 - 07:29 pm GMT: |
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I have small rip, about 1", in a shoulder length gauntlet right around where you insert your arm, can anybody give me any recommendations as to how to repair it myself? |
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