**WETSUIT ADVICE – PLEASE READ BEFORE TRYING ON**
Firstly, congratulations on your purchase of a new spearfishing wetsuit! If you’re an experienced spearo you may well be aware of the following but please do use this as a refresher in case you need to return it!
As per our website, we have a 30 day no quibble returns policy if you change your mind. However, if the wetsuit has been damaged in any way then unfortunately, we are unable to accept it back. To avoid this situation, please follow these instructions when trying your suit on for the first time:
- DO NOT try to get the wetsuit on dry without getting the suit wet first.
- ONLY TRY THE JACKET ON – WE WONT ACCEPT RETURNS OF TROUSERS FOR HYGEINE REASONS IF THEY HAVE BEEN WORN.
- DO use a mix of warm water and wetsuit lubricant to lubricate the wetsuit by trying it on in the (running) shower. Conditioner is okay but try to use some which is an natural as possible so it doesn’t damage the neoprene. The open cell nature of these wetsuits means that they stick to skin incredibly well and are almost impossible to not damage if you don’t lubricate them and so it is important that the entire inside of the suit is soaked through first.
- DO NOT use washing up liquid. This degrades the neoprene and is harmful to the skin.
- DO NOT touch the inside of the wetsuit. They are prone to tearing and even the slightest contact from fingernails can rip into the material especially if the inside of the suit is not wet.
- DO NOT pull on the beaver tail when removing the wetsuit. The best way to take off the jacket is to take hold of the lower outside part, gather it and raise it up to your armpits. Once there, begin to pull the bottom of the jacket over your elbows using them and your hands to shrug the wetsuit over your head, turning it inside out. Once your head is out, pull out one arm at a time. Again, be very careful not to touch the inside of the suit.
- DO NOT pinch the outside of the suit when rolling the sleeves on. Use the palm of the hand to do this.
Top Tip for trying on the Jacket: Fold the bottom of the jacket up to your ribs, slide each arm in and lever over your head, this will stop the jacket folding under your armpits and getting stuck. Once its on you can fold the suit down and then you haven’t had to touch the inside of the suit at all, lowering the risk of damaging the suit. Do the reverse for taking the suit of, roll the jacket up to your ribs and use your arms to lever the suit off your shoulders and over your head, you can then pull at the suit by grabbing the outer fabric layer in order to grip the suit without damaging it.
See the videos on our website for more info.
We are extremely careful with how we treat and package our wetsuits and so unfortunately if they are returned damaged we will have no other choice than to return it to you and not issue a refund. Each wetsuit is checked before we ship it and after we receive a return. For the happiness of everybody involved we ask that you carefully read and adhere to the above. As ever, if you have any queries or need some help please feel free to contact us.
Otherwise, enjoy your new suit. We hope it brings you many adventures and fish!
The Spearfishing UK Team.