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How to take care of surfing wetsuit?

A treat for a surfer or steamer is riding a surfboard or wakeboard through the waves. But not all weather calls for bathing suits.

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A treat for a surfer or steamer is riding a surfboard or wakeboard through the waves. But not all weather calls for bathing suits. There is a wetsuit for this reason, of course. However, are you aware of how to maintain it so that it lasts as long as new?

The so-called neoprene, a thin chloroprene rubber with thermal insulating qualities, is used to make neoprene wetsuits. Although the material used for surfing and steamer wetsuits is quite robust, it still needs to be maintained and cared for. And now we'll explain how to maintain the newness and condition of your surfing and steamer wetsuits for many years, just as you bought them.

Dressing up

The state of your surfing wetsuit might be affected by anything as as unimportant as getting dressed. Of course, it works best when applied to fully dry skin. It becomes slightly more challenging as soon as you are wet or sweaty. Do not, however, push the surfing wetsuit on yourself in the hopes that you will be able to blow it off more quickly and dive into the ocean. You need follow a specific technique when putting on the surfing wetsuit. First, position it so that your knees and crotch are in the proper positions. Once you are fully dressed from the waist down, you can begin dressing the upper body, starting with the elbows and moving up to the neck. Three, two, one, that's all!

After surfing or steaming

It's time to gently make your way ashore as the sun sets. The steamer wetsuit can be removed in a manner that is quite similar to how it is put on, i.e., slowly and without overstetching the material. Avoid making the common error of walking with one foot on the steamer wetsuit and attempting to pull the other foot free. End it inside out to make it simpler to wash and dry. This is the best and most comfortable approach to remove your steamer wetsuit.

Washing

Don't forget to thoroughly clean the steamer wetsuit in fresh water after each steaming and surfing session. Seawater puts a lot of strain on the fabric, and salt can damage zippers. Your steamer wetsuit will be relieved by this easy technique. If you want to ride in freshwater, what do you do? Remember to rinse the steamer wetsuit in this instance as well, since you will undoubtedly perspire while moving and a lot of bacteria will build up there that you need to get rid of.

Drying

Always be very careful not to dry in direct sunlight while wearing your surfing wetsuit. Sharp rays do not suit this material at all, and after continuous exposure, it is prone to shatter. So push him into a shaded area. The proper suspension is quite an alchemy because surfing while wearing a wetsuit is not at all simple. Never attempt to hang it by the shoulders on a clothesline using clothespins. It pulls out and will never again sit comfortably. Bending it at the waist to make the pants and sleeves the same length is a safer approach. Practice drying on the inside of the surfing wetsuit first, then flip it over and let the outside to dry as well.

Maintenance

In addition to the steamer wetsuit's regular cleaning. It is advisable to give it a thorough cleaning every so often using a suitable substance. By doing this, you'll extend the life of the steamer wetsuit and get rid of potential odors in addition to dirt and bacteria. Although you may like soaking in a hot tub, remember that the steamer finds it uncomfortable and loses its suppleness with time.

Cracks in the wetsuit

It's fairly typical to scratch or scrape here and there as you hurl yourself into the water, as well as to produce a small tear in your steamer wetsuit. Never take anything for granted, and once you're on land, don't forget to fix it as quickly as you can. If you're not so confident in your skills, trust professionals to handle your steamer wetsuit.

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