Packing Tip
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How to Pack Your Dive Gear
Before you leave, lay out all your dive gear and position items in relation to how you will wear them. Starting with the last item you will need, begin packing your bag. Wrap your fins in a towel and pack flat on the bottom or side of your bag. Always pack your mask, regulator, dive computer and other sensitive equipment in their protective cases.
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For travel, fold your wet suit as follows to minimize bulk and stress on the suit:
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1) Lay suit flat and fold legs up– avoid folding across the zipper;
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2) Fold arms across the chest forming an “X”;
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3) Place folded suit flat in your bag.
On the way home, disperse dryer sheets throughout your gear bag to minimize odors.
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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To clean tough stains off boats, rafts, kayaks and canoes use McNett® Boat Cleaner. Apply, allow to soak for a few seconds (longer for tougher stains), and buff off. This environmentally friendly formula effectively removes ‘bathtub ring’ stains, mold and tar stains on fiberglass, Kevlar®, Hypalon®, PVC and other boat materials.
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In addition to regular cleaning, a few simple checks after each dive will help keep your B.C. in top condition:
Look for small tears and punctures, loose stitching and stressed fasteners. Repair with Aquaseal to prevent further damage. Check for leaks by pressurizing the B.C. using the oral or power inflator, then submerging the B.C in a tub of water. Slowly rotate the B.C. in all directions, keeping an eye out for air bubbles. Mark the location of the leak, allow the B.C. to dry,then repair with Aquaseal.