Wetsuit storage

[Armis]

Hi,
I have this doubt: where to store the wetsuits ... above the garage, where is very dry place, but temperature changes take place (in winter is cold, in summer is hot) or under house, where is more moisture (more than 70%) and temperatures are not jumping like on garage. I think rubber likes more moisture and cooler place ?

 

[foxfish]

Sunlight is the main element that will damage your suit, I wash my suit in fresh water & lay it folded in my shed.
However I am not well known for looking after my kit!

 

[DHB]

I put mine on a nice hanger and put it in the back of my cupboard. I was told by a wetsuit manufacturer that leaving a wet suit folded for any length of time is very bad because it will collapse wherever it creases ( on each fold) If you worried about the smell soak it in sink the stink or fabric softner first.

 

[Armis]

Yeah, sunlight is the main enemy of neoprene... I had doubt, because my wet suit seems after few spearfishings started to unglue (underarms, both sides of jacked). I've repaired that, but continue this problem in new places (OMER brown mimetic 5 mm, but is older type ''2008'', maybe bad quality of glue ?). Now have arrived new suit 7 mm Sargan Stalker (russian brand) - I hope, I will forget problems with this one .

 

[foxfish]

I put mine on a nice hanger and put it in the back of my cupboard. I was told by a wetsuit manufacturer that leaving a wet suit folded for any length of time is very bad because it will collapse wherever it creases ( on each fold) If you worried about the smell soak it in sink the stink or fabric softner first.

You might be right but I have found far more damaged caused from hanging my suit over winter as the hanger completely distorted the shoulder area.
However my suits only last two seasons & as I wont be buying anymore smooth skin designs in preference to a custom made nylon lined suit I dont think there will be any problems in a lightly folded storage position?

 

[Lukaas]

I always hang my suits by the beaver tail....

 

[Armis]

I always hang my suits by the beaver tail....

I use it, when need to dry out , after I hang on wide, softened with pipes insulation material, hanger

 

[vali]

sun is not good for neoprene
bending is not good for neoprene
better is to put it hanged on a hanger indoor with 10-30 degrees celsius in a shadowed place
better avoid moisture, because in heat, the moisture develop fungs, and in cold the suit may freeze and the little bubble within can colapse

 

[Akimbo]

Vapors that accumulate in a garage from vehicles, water heaters/boilers, and stored cleaning products are less than ideal. It won't matter if you wear out a suit in two years, but is worth considering if you get five years out of it.

 

[EcchiK]

Now here's a good question:

What's the best way to store my high waist pants? Can't hang them like the jacket...

 

[Akimbo]

Now here's a good question:

What's the best way to store my high waist pants? Can't hang them like the jacket...

Install 3 grommets at the top at the "suspender" position and hang so they stay open and well ventilated.