Care & Maintenance
Storage, maintenance, washing: even your favourite products need a little help from time to time. Here are a few tips to keep your equipment in good condition for longer.
Use fresh water and your choice of commercially available neoprene specific detergents and soaps. Wash and rinse both the inside and outside of your wetsuit, hood, gloves, and boots after your last dive.
Lubricate the zippers on your wetsuit and boots with wax specifically designed for diving gear.
Don’t pack any neoprene gear away until it’s completely dry. This also helps to prevent odours and mould.
When traveling or storing your wetsuit for a short time, it’s best to roll it up rather than folding it. Folding can cause the neoprene to crease, making it uncomfortable.
Rinse with fresh water and dry in the shade.
Keep dirt away from your dry zip. If it gets dirty, use a soft brush (toothbrush) and clean gently.
Lubricate your zip regularly, every five to ten dives, depending on how dirty it is.
Store in a cool, dry place with the zip fastened.
Register your product for our warranty program.
Hand wash in cold water
Line dry
Do not bleach
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Rinse after use to remove residual chlorine or salt
Keep out of the sun when not in use
Your regulator needs to be rinsed thoroughly in fresh water, but the internal parts are susceptible to damage if exposed to moisture.
Before working on the regulator, use compressed air to blow any moisture out of the dust cap. Then attach the dust cap to the regulator. Don't soak the first stage, just rinse it in fresh water. This will prevent water from seeping through the dust cap.
Alternatively, you can soak the regulator with the first stage attached to a pressurised cylinder to prevent water entering the unit.
After rinsing it, allow the regulator to dry completely by hanging it up. It can be stored safely once it's completely dry.
As with all your equipment, your mask and fins should be rinsed with fresh water after each dive. Let them dry completely out of the sun before storing.
Your mask should be stored separately in a hard case. This will protect the lenses from scratching and the silicone skirt from deformation.
Once the fins are dry, you can use the inserts to help maintain the shape of the foot pocket during storage. Never store fins on their tips as this will damage them.
If you want to keep your BCD in good condition, you need to pay attention to both the exterior and interior of the unit. Saltwater can get into your BCD during dives through the low-pressure inflator and dump valves.
Rinse the outside of your BCD with fresh water first, then drain the inside. Flush as much fresh water as possible into the bladder through the inflator valve. This is much easier if you hold the deflation button. Orally inflate the BCD and shake it to circulate the water inside, making sure it reaches every part of the jacket. Allow the water to drain through the dump valves, then rinse them. Repeat the whole process.
Pull the deflation cord and drain the water through the dump valves. Inflate and deflate the BCD as quickly as possible to expel as much water as possible. Before storing, partially inflate the BCD to prevent the internal parts from sticking together.
By rinsing it well with fresh water after each dive and ensuring that it's serviced annually, you'll keep your buoyancy compensator working as it should for many years to come.
Rinse the dive light with fresh water after each dive.
Store your dive light in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Protect it from knocks and scratches.
Inspect the O-rings for any possible damage and check for cuts, wear or deterioration. If necessary, remove and wash them with fresh water, applying a minimum amount of silicone grease.
Check the battery contacts and clean them with a brush if necessary.
If you are not going to use the flashlight for a long time, store the batteries separately and half-charged. Remember to check their charge every three months.
Rinse with fresh water after each dive.
Dry in the shade.
Store your accessories in a dry, cool and shaded place.
If necessary, rinse your bags with fresh water and a mild detergent.
Let them dry completely and do not expose them to sunlight.
When dry, store in a dry, cool and shaded place.
Rinse your speargun with fresh water after each salt water immersion.
Let it dry completely and do not expose it to the sun.
Once dry, store it in a dry and dark and shady place.
Make sure that the rubber(s) are not deformed and that there is no tension.
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