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}\n    .ko-stat-val { font-size: 15px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ko-clinic\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGasket Repair Clinic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA blown gasket shouldn't end your season — or cost you weeks of shipping and a repair invoice. \u003cem\u003eLearn to replace and maintain your own drysuit gaskets, hands-on, and leave with a Kokatat repair kit so you can do it again at home.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eLatex gaskets are consumables. They stretch, crack, and eventually tear — usually the night before a trip. This clinic takes the mystery out of the fix: you'll do real neck and wrist replacements with guidance, learn what makes a seal hold and what makes it fail, and go home equipped to handle the next one yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eHands-on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eWorkshop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eKokatat kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eYour suit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eWelcome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eAll levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eNo prereq\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Work On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery technique done by hand, on real suits — yours or ours. Watching a video isn't the same as setting a seal yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-cards\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eNeck Gasket Replacement\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eThe repair most paddlers pay someone else to do. Removing the old gasket cleanly, prepping the surface, and setting the new seal so it holds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRemoving a worn gasket without damaging the suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSurface prep — where most home repairs fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAdhesive application and clamping the new seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTrimming and sizing the gasket to your neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eWrist Gasket Replacement\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eSmaller seal, same principles, faster job. Once you've done one, you'll wonder why you ever shipped a suit away for it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eForm selection and gasket positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGetting a clean, even bond on a small seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTrim rings and sizing for comfort without leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eMost gasket failures are preventable. The suits that last a decade are the ones that get five minutes of care after each season.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e303 Protectant — what it does and how often to use it\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWashing, drying, and storing a suit properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSpotting a gasket that's about to fail before it does\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eProper Seal Setting\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eA gasket that seals but chokes you, or fits comfortably but leaks, is a bad repair. Getting the balance right is the craft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eStretching a new gasket before first wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTrimming in stages — you can always cut more\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTesting the seal before it matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eEvery Seat Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHands-on practice on real suits — bring your own or work on ours\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll tools, adhesives, and materials for the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-bonus\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Kokatat gasket replacement kit to take home — gasket, Aquaseal, sandpaper, 303 Protectant, and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring your suit.\u003c\/strong\u003e If a gasket on your drysuit needs replacing, bring it — your included kit covers the repair, and you'll do it with a coach beside you instead of a YouTube video. Any brand welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to own a drysuit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. You can practice every technique on our suits and take your repair kit home for when you need it. If you do own a suit, bring it — even if nothing needs fixing, we'll assess your gaskets and show you what to watch for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eMy gasket is torn right now — can I fix it at the clinic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes. That's the best version of this clinic: a real repair, done properly, with guidance. Your included kit covers the materials. Let us know when you book so we can confirm the kit matches the gasket you need.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eI don't have a Kokatat suit — is this still useful?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The techniques — surface prep, adhesive work, seal setting, trimming — apply to most latex-gasket drysuits and drytops. Construction details vary by brand and era, and we'll cover what to check before starting a repair on any suit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the take-home kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eA genuine Kokatat gasket replacement kit: replacement gasket, Aquaseal adhesive, sandpaper, 303 Protectant, and instructions — everything for one full replacement at home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"TBA","offer_id":46856371339463,"sku":"DSRC","price":149.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/DSRC.png?v=1704748780","url":"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/gasket-repair-clinic","provider":"Kayak Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}