Can QR wetsuits be repaired? The QR wetsuits can indeed be repaired by our skilled artisans and also by you. Should the issue be larger please contact us at 877-874-7848 and we'll get you a return authorization number and have you post that suit to our California facility. Depending on volume and time of the year this can take anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks.
For minor cuts and problems it is actually best and most time efficient to utilize the wetsuit repair kit we offer and handle the repair yourself. This wetsuit repair kit has everything you need to handle smaller cosmetic repairs and you can order it either from some of our QR dealers or straight from us via the rooworld.com website. |
Can I add zippers to my wetsuit? If you want to add zippers to speed transitions, you'll find that the speedcut lower legs of QR suits make entry and exit a breeze. To decrease suit exit time, you can trim the lower leg to enlarge the opening, but be sure to mark the intended length with chalk before cutting. This is considerably more efficient than adding zippers. |
How do I prevent chafing? Chafing is difficult to predict and some individuals are more susceptible than others. Chafing is caused by clothing, wetsuits and skin against skin. When skin is wet, it is generally less resistant to abrasion. Among the common causes of chafing are salty, silty or sandy water, rough or choppy waters requiring swimming with the head above water and unilateral breathing. Application of Body Glide in troublesome areas will go a long way towards reducing chafing. For severe problems with chafing, a high neck Lycra shirt called a rash guard can be worn under the wetsuit to prevent neck and armpit chafing. Surfers who spend more than 3 hours in saltwater generally wear rash guards. Rash guards can be purchased at surf shops and mail order suppliers. |
How do I take care of my wetsuit between races? Between races or for short periods of time, the wetsuit can be hung, inside
out, on a padded hanger. For periods longer than a week or two, the wetsuit should be clean inside and out, folded in half or in thirds and stored in a cool dry place. Crumpling your
wetsuit in the bottom of a race bag will severely reduce its life and performance. |
Can I use Vaseline with my wetsuit? Vaseline and other
petroleum-based lubricants will void the warranty on your QR wetsuit. Petroleum products destroy the adhesive of the wetsuit's seams and then penetrates the core of the neoprene, making the suit impossible to repair. Body Glide is the only
lubricant currently on the market that will not damage the neoprene or the seams of the wetsuit. QR recommends Body Glide for chafe prevention around the neck and armpits. |
Will chlorine damage my wetsuit? It is OK to swim in a pool during training, but the suit must be rinsed out with cool fresh water immediately after your swim and then hung to dry.
Remember, however, that chlorine and sunlight are very tough on rubber products and extensive use in chlorinated water can reduce the life of the suit. All QR wetsuits will hold up well with bi-weekly use of wetsuit shampoo and diligent after-swim care. |
Can I use my wetsuit for other activities? QR wetsuits are
made for surface swimming only. All QR neoprenes are designed to be flexible and watertight. These smooth-skin rubbers are relatively fragile and are not abrasion-resistant. Straddling a surfboard or sitting in a kayak or canoe will stress the seams and break down the neoprene. Free diving in the suit will not damage the suit, but Scuba equipment could cause chafing and tearing. |
Can I use other wetsuits for triathlons? QR wetsuits are designed to be warm, comfortable and most of all, FAST. Wetsuits designed for uses other than surface swimming will
be heavier, slower, more water-absorbent and generally more cumbersome. As a triathlete, you train hard so don't let your equipment slow you down on race day. |