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Kiteguy
Since 26 Aug 2007
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 Sun Mar 30, 08 6:39 pm Punctured Drysuit |
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Do you think it is worth considering a dry-suit that has had a repair done to it. This one has had a nick in the upper back area. It looks like the puncture went right through the suit. It was repaired by Ocean Rodeo but I want to be certain that there is no chance of failure because of the extremely cold temperatures where I live. A failed suit could mean disaster (offshore winds with water just above freezing) Any advise would be appreciated.
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
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| Sun Mar 30, 08 7:17 pm |
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Probably fine. But, why risk your life if you play in offshore cold water?
Spend the few extra bucks.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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| Sun Mar 30, 08 8:10 pm |
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hmm do other people kite at your spot? sounds scary!
I wonder what punctured the drysuit in question... (shark tooth?)
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Kiteguy
Since 26 Aug 2007
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| Sun Mar 30, 08 11:35 pm |
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| This is by no means an ideal spot. In fact its about the most sketchy that Ive ever seen. 300' of beach sometimes half under water with a roadway and power lines on one side and offshore winds that at worst could result in a 4-5 hour swim to the nearest shore. For this reason I had to purchase a boat as a rescue craft. Ive never kited there without anyone else around but I really would like to one day head out without having to rely on a spotter and tow the boat with me. There are only a few guys who kite here ever, but its the difference between a fourty minute roundtrip or a four hour round trip to the next closest kiting area. The water is about 300' deep and glacier fed but its close. Im having a hard time with the drysuit because some people are saying that its a pro repair before it left that factory and it should be ok. The amount that I would save is about $400 after all is said and done...and thats alot of change! I dont know what caused it. OR call it a factory blemish.
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kt
Since 16 Mar 2005
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Portland, Or
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| Mon Mar 31, 08 6:30 am |
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hey kiteguy,
i had the seals leak on my pyro once during a winter session. not a total failure but, i did get lots of cold water in and that is no fun.
think of it this way, at current gas prices, that is only about 5 trips to your 4 hour destination.
i would go with a new one if i were you.
kt
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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| Mon Mar 31, 08 7:10 am |
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| Kiteguy wrote: | | This is by no means an ideal spot. In fact its about the most sketchy that Ive ever seen. 300' of beach sometimes half under water with a roadway and power lines on one side and offshore winds that at worst could result in a 4-5 hour swim to the nearest shore. For this reason I had to purchase a boat as a rescue craft. Ive never kited there without anyone else around but I really would like to one day head out without having to rely on a spotter and tow the boat with me. There are only a few guys who kite here ever, but its the difference between a fourty minute roundtrip or a four hour round trip to the next closest kiting area. The water is about 300' deep and glacier fed but its close. |
Sounds sketch! If you survive you'll be like Jeff Clark! (if you survive  )
Where is this spot anyway?
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
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| Mon Mar 31, 08 7:58 am |
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Well I don't think you could have had it repaired by a better outfit, considering they made the dry suit. Ocean Rodeo has a good reputation with their drysuits. I don't think I have ever heard of any criticism on any forums on their product.
Do you feel the repair is inadequate? Give them a call and let them know your concerns, but I would think the repair meets a strict criteria before the repair leaves the facility. The repair seems to reside in a low risk area being on the upper back. I suggest you don't carry a backpack or your kite bag as a back pack as this could rub against the repair and potentially comprimise the repair.
Before deciding to put yourself at greater risk, consider the consequences of what that might put you in. This past winter a kiteboarder had perished in the Chicago area this past winter.
Not trying to come across as gloom and doom, just want everyone to be safe.
http://pskite.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=428&p=2629#p2629
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Jackal
Since 17 Dec 2005
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| Mon Mar 31, 08 8:12 am |
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IMO you can trust a factory repair. What happens if you buy a new suit and put a hole in it, throw it away? No, you get it repaired, preferably by the best repair shop possible and keep on kiting.
the "fear" is what drives people to buy new, take advantage and take the deal.
do you trust kite repairs?
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Mon Mar 31, 08 9:25 am |
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I second Jackal - if the spot is a low stress spot - the middle of the back? not at a seam or arm/leg join - don't see why that would fail.
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
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| Mon Mar 31, 08 11:07 am |
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I have a Pyrolite and would not hesitate to go with the less expensive option.
Paul
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railgrab
Since 29 Mar 2005
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Seattle, WA
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| Mon Mar 31, 08 12:52 pm |
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I've repaired my drysuits many times myself and am still alive to tell about it. A tear in the shell is not much tougher than patching a bike tire (just need some sandpaper, the right contact cement, and a rubber patch). I usually patch with leftover torn rubber gaskets from previous repairs. Even duct tape will work if you're in a pinch sometimes.
Ethan
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