DRYSUIT REPAIRS

Like any other item of diving equipment, a drysuit needs regular servicing. Polar Bears will repair or service any make of drysuit, returning it to its original specification.

See the full price list below

  • Suits returned for neck and wrist seal replacement will have all traces of the old seal and glue removed, so it is as good as new afterwards.
  • We can fit latex or neoprene seals regardless of what was fitted originally.
  • Glue on wrist seals may be upgraded to the Quick Change cuff ring system (Polar Bears suits only).
  • Replacement zips are double stitched in place, just like a new suit.
  • Punctures can be easily and tastefully repaired.
  • Pockets can be added to any suit.
  • Kneepads can be fitted .
  • Boots can be replaced with a variety of different types.
  • All Polar bears suits are pressure tested before dispatch.
  • Repair department is accredited to ISO 9001.


If posting a drysuit to Polar Bears for repair please include a covering letter detailing the work required and your contact details.
We are happy to look at your suit and quote for repair before running you up a bill!


  REPAIR PRICE LIST 2006 ex VAT Price
A      
  Ankle seals - latex 38.3 45
  Auto Dump - supply & fit 46.81 55
B      
  Boots - soft divers (Gates) 72.34 85
  Boots - heavy duty (Gates) 72.34 85
  Boots - Suretred 72.34 85
  Boots - Safety Boots 72.34 85
  Boots - Neoprene 72.34 85
  Bracer Tabs fitted - set of 3 12.77 15
C      
  Carriage - one Drysuit 8.51 10
  Carriage - two Drysuits 9.79 11.5
  Carriage - three - five Drysuits 12.77 15
  Cuff Dump - supply & fit 17.02 20
  Crutch Tape 25.53 30
D      
  Drysuit Disinfection 29.79 35
H      
  Attached Neoprene Hood with double face seal 38.3 45
K      
  Knee pads 21.28 25
L      
  Latex Socks 46.81 55
  Legs extended (incl. new Boots) 119.15 140
  Legs re-taped 38.3 45
N      
  Neckseal - latex 38.3 45
  Neckseal - latex, h/duty 40.85 48
  Neckseal - Neoprene 42.55 50
  Convert latex to Neoprene or visa versa 42.55 50
  Rubber tape around Neckseal 8.51 10
P      
  Patch 8.51 10
  Pocket - supply & fit, one 25.53 30
  Pocket - supply & fit, two 42.55 50
  Pocket - supply only 21.28 25
R      
  Reflective tape strips (2) - fitted 21.28 25
T      
  Tank Test & Report 21.28 25
  Tapes - whole suit 102.13 120
V      
  Valves pads - supply & fit (2) 17.02 20
  Blank valve position 8.51 10
  Reposition valve and blank old position 17.02 20
W      
  Wrist seals - latex glue-on (WS1) 38.3 45
  Wrist seals - Neoprene 42.55 50
  Wrist seals - latex glue-on h/duty 40.85 48
  Wrist seals - Manchettes (WS3) 40.85 48
  Wrist seals - beaded (WS2) 10.21 12
  as above + o rings & cuff protectors 14.47 17
  Convert from latex to Neoprene Wrist Seals 42.55 50
  Convert from WS1 to Manchettes 40.85 48
  Convert from WS1 to WS2 42.55 50
  Upgrade old CR's to WS2 current spec 42.55 50
Z      
  Zip - Shoulder entry 114.89 135
  Zip - Front Diagonal 114.89 135
  Zip - Front horizonal (Gemini) 127.66 150
  Zip - heavy duty . As above plus 21.28 25
  Zip - 'p'/convenience 80.85 95
  Zip - rubber taped edge. As above plus 29.79 35