- Using a plastic bag, Wetsox or other product to aid in getting the wetsuit on/off more easily and to cause less wear and tear on the rubber, seams and seals.
- Using a change mat while changing in the parking lot before and after surf which will cause less wear and tear on the suit while taking the suit on and off.
- Rinsing your product after each use with fresh, cool water (hot water reduces neoprene flexibility).
- Hanging your product to dry inside-out and gently draped over a hanger at the waist on a plastic or wooden hanger in the shade or inside of a room without windows (sunlight damages neoprene).
- Get your wetsuit, gloves and booties rinsed and drying as soon as possible after use.
- Occasionally rinsing your product in non-bleach, mild laundry detergent sudsy water or other wetsuit specific detergent or cleaner.
- Avoiding heating or folding your product (that includes leaving it in a crumpled heap in the back of your car). Please note wetsuits need to be removed and hung up once received. Left in the shipping box for extended periods of time will create creases which are not warranted
- Wetsuits should never be ironed or put in a clothes washer or dryer.
- Fingernails need to be trim and care needs to be taken to eliminate nail cuts on the wetsuits. This can cut your suit and is not covered under warranty.
- Gloves/mitt cuffs need to be rolled back and put on without using fingertips to prevent rips - rather a thumb and forefinger knuckle. Rolling back cuff will prevent ripping of the seal. Putting on your gloves improperly and ripping and cutting them is not covered under warranty.
- Rings should not be worn with wetsuits or gloves unless rubber or flat bands. This can cut your suit and is not covered under warranty.
- Watches should be worn outside of wetsuits so the interior side of the suit does not get ripped. This can cut your suit and is not covered under warranty.
- Booties need to be rolled back and put on with care and taken off without the use of the back tab. Tab is there for a final UPWARD pull once boots are on for final positioning. Rolling back cuff will prevent ripping of the seal. Putting on your booties improperly and ripping them is not covered under warranty.
- Wetsuits should not be borrowed by friends that do not fit your size. This can damage your suit and is not covered under warranty.
- Avoid contact with concrete, rocks, steel, and other sharp objects. This will rip your suit and is not covered under warranty.
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