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Wetsuits, Drysuits & Undersuits: Discuss Drysuit Zip Issue in the Dive Kit and Equipment forums: I just use beeswax on everything. dirt cheap and does the job. It just takes a little longer to apply, ...

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Old 15-04-08, 05:23 PM
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I just use beeswax on everything. dirt cheap and does the job. It just takes a little longer to apply, but while you're stting on your ass infront of the 9 o'clock news there's nothing better to sooth the nerves!

And I trim the fray off with a pair of scissors. I have a bad track record with lighters and burning off threads!


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Well to be honest i never asked and they never offered

I have got to speak to them tomorrow so i will mention it then see what they say
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I'm glad you posted Dave. Now if something goes horribly wrong and Bantam's suit goes up in flames, it's not just my fault!
I hold you 100% responsible for my actions

I think I'm going to have a nice evening in the hotel where;

(a) everyone stares as I walk in with a drysuit (as if it's not strange enough in somerset)

(b) sit on my own and spend the evening in trimming my drysuit bits


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Why?
All of the various zip waxes and lubes use basically the same stuff to lubricate, what varies is the "carrier" used to deliver it
I heard it from a few sources. Didn't realise the lube is wax too though. As this is your field I will heed your advice
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I think the general concensus it that you use wax or lube but not a combination of both.
when I bought my drysuit the instruction was to use ziplube on the inside of the zip and beeswax on the outside so no it isn't the "general consensus"
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Well my zip has finally given up the ghost so its in o three's work shop now, so its no diving for me for a few weeks
If O3 haven't got one you can use give Polar Bears a ring as they'll be able to hire you one for the period - at least it keeps you in the water.

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Always used runny brush on liquid on my CF200 zip. It needed replacing and continued with liquid but bloody tight to do up. Changed to beeswax and what a transformation. Chucked liquid in bin & will stick to beeswax....environmentally friendly as well?????
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