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Make This DIY Portable Wetsuit Dryer for Under $10!

Make This DIY Portable Wetsuit Dryer for Under $10!

Written by Leisure Pro Staff
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Published on May 2, 2013

There are few worse feelings on a dive trip than putting on a cold, still-wet wetsuit, especially in the early mornings when the sun hasn’t yet had a chance to warm your skin. Because leaving your wetsuit to dry in the sun or in heat is a no-no, your best bet for expedient drying is air flow. Bacteria start building quickly inside the damp interior of your wetsuit, leading to funky odors and possible degradation of the suit’s materials. Rinsing is crucial after a dive to remove the damaging salts, but drying is essential to longer life and better condition. And we can help you do it for under $10!

This short and simple video lays out easy-to-follow instructions and uses inexpensive products that can be easily obtained at most supermarkets. You will need a drill for one step of the process, but otherwise, a kid in elementary school could probably put this thing together. Because it’s battery powered, this portable wetsuit dryer can be used anywhere, which is great for liveaboards, camping trips, and any other time you’re diving often enough to need your suit every day.

Not just for divers, this awesome DIY product is suitable for surfers, kayakers, and other water enthusiasts that wear a wetsuit frequently. When conditions don’t allow for quick air drying, this portable wetsuit dryer is going to change the game. We think that once you make one, you’re going to wonder why you never thought of it before!

Leisure Pro Staff

Leisure Pro Staff

Marketing Director for LeisurePro