Over the years, water sports have become very popular among different cultures and countries that are filled with enthusiasts in these activities or sports, who put their skills to test in multiple environments where swimming & diving will be required in order to move around the water. Then, our skin will be in full contact with the water, and while that sounds just as good for most people, if the temperature of the water is very low then our body will start feeling the bad effects of not wearing the proper gear for this kind of experiences where we could get sick if we don't follow some measures.

One kind of those marvelous pieces of gear that are massively recommended for aquatic activities receives the name of a wetsuit, and it's a neoprene suit that will maintain our skin out of close contact with the water, which means that our skin will not get too wet. Even if the temperatures are very low, you won't feel that sensation unless you stay in the water for a very long time (which is not recommended in any situation). Another plus of wetsuits is the fact that it can protect you from bruises that can be caused due to hitting rocks or small objects in the water.

CAN WETSUITS ACTUALLY BREAK OR GET DAMAGED?

Well, sadly for you and other enthusiasts, wetsuits can be a little fragile if you get close to large rocks or sharp objects that could put the neoprene of the suit into a bad situation where the suit could create some leaks or as we prefer to call it, tears and holes that will make the suit be completely useless since the water will be entering to the part of your body where the skin will be in touch with the water. So, do you need to buy another expensive wetsuit to replace that has been broken? Thankfully, the answer is a big NO, you don't have to replace anything, so stay tuned to discover how to repair a wetsuit tear.

HOW TO GLUE, SEW & REPAIR A WETSUIT

First of all, you need to know that the procedure is not something extreme that only professionals could manage to perform, but this doesn't mean that it will be easy like resetting an internet router or something like that. No, you will need to do some hard work and actually, patience and dedication will be your best allies in this situation. But hey, all your efforts will save a lot of money, right? Well, now that everything has been settled, let's begin with this small guide on how to repair your wetsuit. Just follow the steps and everything will as smooth as ever.

Wait! Before starting with the guide, you need to know that there are lots of possibilities when it comes to fixing something like clothes or suits, but this doesn't mean that with neoprene wetsuits the results and procedures will be the same. Remember that you are dealing with neoprene, so you need to be a little bit careful and tricky in some occasions. You don't want to make everything worse, right? So always calculate your next movement. Now, without anything else left to say, let's begin!

Step #1: Discovering the Wetsuit Cement or Glue.

Thankfully, humankind always finds good solutions to major problems that will cost tons of money if these alternatives have not appeared on the market, and it is good to inform that there is a good way of fixing tears and holes in your wetsuit without wasting hundreds of dollars in the solution, and the best things about it? The fact that this product can be funded in a lot of places so you won't have to fight for the stock. There are multiple units and possibilities out there! Yes, the wetsuit cement or glue is something truly incredibly...

But now the question is, how to glue wetsuit? Well, this doesn't have too much science since you just have to hold both ends of the tear or hole and put them as close as you can to make the neoprene stay in place. After that, use your best controls to maintain that position while applying the special glue on the affected zone and then everything will be good. And that's it, right? Actually not, you need to do the same thing at least 3 times after the glue gets a little solid, and after that, you will have to leave it completely dry overnight to see the best results.

Step #2: Surprise! Glue Won't Be Enough in Most Cases... Time to Sew.

Sadly, the solution can't be too easy, doesn't it? Well, in case that the glue wasn't enough to seal the tear on the wetsuit you will need to do something else in order to repair everything and get ready for new adventures. And yes, this can be the complicated part of the procedure and not for anything, you can save a lot of money with this procedure, right? Solutions will not be funded by themselves, Sometimes sacrifices are necessary, and this time the sacrifice will be some time and patience, so let's begin.