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DRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE Congratulations on your choice of an Ocean Rodeo Drysuit Your suit has been designed to provide you with the highest degree of mobility, temperature versatility and ruggedness. Built with the finest quality materials and over 30 years of design and production excellence, we are certain that your suit will be everything you hoped for and more. Each Ocean Rodeo Drysuit is individually inspected and tank tested before it leaves our factory to ensure From time to time your suit, including its zipper and seals, may require professional service. If, for any reason, you...

DRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE Latex neck and wrist seals Your Ocean Rodeo Drysuit is fitted with latest technology in latex dry suit seals. New blends of latex and polyurethane have increased the life span and durability of latex seals compared to those of the past. The latex/PU blended seals can also be easily repaired if torn! (see repairs section for details). Over time, latex seals can dry out and crack. Avoid contact with petroleum-based products such as lotions and petroleum-based silicone lubricants as they will deteriorate latex rubber. For lubrication, use seal saver or a food-grade...

DRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE Donning your drysuit Make sure the seal against your ankle Now carefully slide your feet through the ankle while performing this task. Do not force your foot through the opening as this may tear the seal! Push your foot partially into the seal, and then latex ankle seals over your foot.* suspenders should mobility will If at any time you find the latex seals difficult to slide on, talcum powder, baby powder, hair conditioner or a mild soap can reduce the friction against your skin. DRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE Warranty Registration Your warranty registration number is found...

DRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE Important safety precautions 1. Always wear a life jacket (PFD) 2. If you are a first time drysuit user, test your drysuit under controlled conditions so you are familiar with its performance 3. Use the correct amount of insulation for the water temperature, air temperature and your exercise rate 4. Check your zipper and seals before each session 5 If your suit is torn or damaged during use, discontinue it's use immediately. Have it repaired by a qualified individual. 6. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on your suit regularly, or have them serviced by a...

IDRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE I Removing your drysuit When removing a shoulder-entry drysuit, follow the same steps as previously described in reverse. Helpful hint for removing ankle seals Find a nice comfy seat, and pull suit down inside out. Slide fingers under inside ankle seal and stretch over foot. Do not stand on the leg of the suit and force your foot through the seal! This will damage the ankle seal. You may want to fine-tune the fit of your latex seals. If your latex seals seem too tight, they can be trimmed to create a comfortable fit. Using scissors, carefully trim one ring at a time,...

DRYSUIT RIDER’S GUIDE DRYSUIT RIDER’S GUIDE Folding a drysuit Patching Ripped Self-Repair Latex Neck or Wrist Seals With the zipper open, roll the suit starting at the ankles working forward towards the neck seal. Loosely fold the arms together over the body of the suit. Do not stuff your suit in a bag that is too small, as the zipper may get bent. You will need a Self-Adhesive Latex Patch (available from your Ocean Rodeo dealer), scissors, masking tape, acetone, roller (optional), heat gun or hot hair dryer. Step 1 Turn sleeve inside out, realign edges of rip and secure with masking tape...

DRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE Drysuit zipper care Keep your zipper dean from sand and debris by spraying with dean fresh water after every use. Store your suit with the zipper in the open position. Stubborn debris lodged in the zipper can be removed with a soft tooth brush and mild hand or dish soap. When opening or dosing a zipper, avoid catching undergarment material in the zipper teeth. If the zipper slider becomes jammed, do not continue pulling. Back zipper up and clear debris or clothing. Do not force your zipper. Keep your zipper lubricated. Paraffin wax is ideal. Do not use oil-based...

DRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE Changing latex wrist or ankle seals Obtain a latex seal kit from your Ocean Rodeo dealer. What you need: Ocean Rodeo latex seal kit, sharp scissors, Acetone (or similar product), clean cloth, plastic container (with the same circumference as wrist or ankle opening of suit), hot air source (heat gun or hair dryer), small roller. Turn sleeve/ankle/ just below seam created when latex With suit inside container into wrist over a large ball. Take your cloth, wet with Acetone, and wipe clean the suit surface perimeter. Immediately after this, wipe the exposed adhesive...

DRYSUIT RIDER'S GUIDE Repairs — finding a leak We advise taking your suit to your Ocean Rodeo dealer for repairs. However, there are times in the field when some basic repairs can save a day on the water. What you need: mild soap, pop cans, water container, pump (kite pump or air mattress pump), twine, and chalk. 1. Place pop cans in wrist and ankle seals and tie snug with twine 2. Gather neck seal around hose from hand pump and tie snug with twine 3. Pump up suit until fully inflated 4. With suit inflated, pour soapy water over suspected leak. Mark areas where bubbles appear with chalk...