Gasket repair Seattle Shops
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Topic: Gasket repair Seattle Shops
Posted By: ODarrow
Subject: Gasket repair Seattle Shops
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 3:01am
I just ripped out a neck gasket and was wondering which shops offer the service of repairing gaskets? I'm not from the area but will be travelling in on Monday so hopefully I can send in my drytop and can just come by to pay and pick it up! Thanks for the help,
Owen
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Posted By: jon!
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 5:58am
Rainy pass repair
rainypass.com/
4415 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
(888) 747-7867
Expect a 3-4wk turn around
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Posted By: ODarrow
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 6:01am
Thanks! I did a little research and found rainy pass repair and kayak academy...is one better than the other? Thanks for the help!!
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Posted By: megspk
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 6:05am
Kayak academy is a good place! They also sell kits so you can do your own gasket repair. I know you can buy parts at Cascade Paddlesports (the old Aquasports) too.
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Posted By: James
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 8:09am
I am a fan of doing your own... one real reason above all others. The first few you do might turn out crappy, but think of all the times you have been back in the woods or on some trip and had a gasket rip... save the learning for your garage and make fast quality repairs when you are sitting at the campsite!
Otherwise you might find yourself on an overnighter or long trip mighty wet all the time.
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Posted By: jon!
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 5:08pm
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I don't know which is better. I've only used Rainy Pass to repair holes in my suit. Sorry I couln't be more help.
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Posted By: STLboater
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2013 at 7:48pm
Hey guys,
We do gasket repair at Kayak Academy. We use a hot melt process to remove your old gasket, and install a new one. The new gasket looks like it came straight from the factory. There is no excess glue, and you don't have to worry about messing up the process. We also do drysuit leak testing and repair, specializing in Kokatat drysuits.
Hope this helps.
11801 188th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
(206) 527-1825
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Posted By: erikSANDSTROM
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 6:38am
Good to know. I will pass some of Urban Surf's customers' requests for kiter drysuit gasket repairs & testing over to you guys.
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Posted By: STLboater
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2013 at 5:29pm
At Kayak Academy we have a 3 day turnaround for gasket repairs, and around a week for leak testing. We specialize in Kokatat suits and repairs, but can repair other brands as well. We also have rental suits available if necessary.
Neck 59.00 ea.
Wrist 33.50 ea.
If you call in, mention you are a part of Professor Paddle, and you will save 10% on the cost of repair.
Thanks,
MG
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Kayak Academy Whitewater Instructor
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