lead bars and drysuit repair in socal?

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 10-27-2004, 12:32 AM

1. where can one go in socal to get lead bars, and how much per?

2. where can one go in socal to get drysuit fixed, and how much?

thanks!

akman 10-27-2004, 5:36 AM

Go to Wakesports and have the suit fixed they will send it to O'Neill in San Diego and have it back to you within a few days or a week.

Lead depends on what you want to spend, Industrial Metal supply or A-1 alloys sells bars for anywhere from .50 to .85 a lb.

(toyotafreak) · (toyotafreak) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 10-27-2004, 10:47 AM

Hey Joe, when I finally get you out on the Yota, you're welcome to bring all the bars you want ;-)

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 10-27-2004, 10:56 AM

you should try the aluminum bars. They're a lot easier to move around.

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 10-27-2004, 1:00 PM

Joe ~ are you buying a boat?

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 10-27-2004, 1:18 PM

no, a guy i ride with needs lead. he has a 01 x-star. it only has stock ballast, so he's lookin' for more weight.

he needs perfect pass, too. know where to get one at a reasonable price?

(da_moose) · (da_moose) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 10-27-2004, 1:31 PM

you go to Huntington S&S and see Mary ,you tell her Moose sent ya
you want lead go to I.W.S.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 10-27-2004, 1:35 PM

go to huntington s&s and see mary...for drysuit repair? do you have a number for them?

go to i.w.s....do you have a number for them? where are they located?

thanks.

(jbjboc) · (jbjboc) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 10-27-2004, 2:07 PM

714-374-2373 Huntington Surf and Sport #
They'rre located at PCH and Main St. in downtown Huntington. Other options for that repair is Aleeda Wetsuits in HB http://www.aleeda.com/

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 10-27-2004, 2:42 PM

sorry joe I don't. Why don't you get the Pop production bags? They work great.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 10-27-2004, 2:57 PM

thanks jeff.

ant bug, yeah, it looks like that's what we're going to do. i called them and got a great quote!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 10-27-2004, 3:31 PM

sea me repair (drysuit) in san diego.

replace neck seal (neoprene) - $76
replace wrist seal (latex) - $51 each
replace ankle seal (latex) - $51 each
repair leaks (up to 5 patches) - $65

total - $345

i should just buy a new drysuit!

(brick) · (brick) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 10-27-2004, 5:28 PM

Joe:

Sent my Boost directly to O'neill repair in National City. It cost $80 to replace all the seals. The address in on their webpage.

(flackpack) · (flackpack) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 10-27-2004, 7:46 PM

Joe if you are in the mood, I could use some bags and weight for my boat. I'll even buy you and Frankie lunch next time out!

alanp 10-27-2004, 9:08 PM

i just talked to barefoot international. they told me to use ocean-tech. i called them and it is $125 for all seals. but they do each seal individually if you just need one or two. the number is 561 845 0030. ill probably send the suit out this week.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 10-28-2004, 11:58 AM

well, i called o'neill directly. they'll replace all the seals for $75, and for $15+, depending on how many, they'll fix the leak(s).

(rodeo) · (rodeo) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 10-28-2004, 6:48 PM

lead-I own a auto repair shop and used lead wheel weights. bought bread pans at the dollar store and melted the weights in a cast iron skillet. a few other shops gave me their used weights to get rid of them. 1/2 a days work and about 400 lbs. 9 bricks @45-50lbs each.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 10-29-2004, 10:50 PM

feel like makin' some for us?

(rodeo) · (rodeo) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 10-31-2004, 10:21 AM

shippin' would be a killa!!

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 10-31-2004, 5:14 PM

Search the yellow pages for metal recyclers. I just bought some lead bricks in Nor Cal from Alco metals in San Leandro. The used lead bricks weigh 45lbs each, $0.50 per pound. I bought 5 for $130 w/tax. New clean lead is $0.65 per pound. My wife was getting mad at me melting tire weights, they stink and I'm sure the fumes are toxic. I melted 3 - 5 gallon buckets worth into 5 - 60lb bars. Used a Coleman white gas stove and a tapers tray per Rod's recommendation. Works great but the health risks...