SURFDRY Set-up Questions

As our Instagram account grows, we're getting more comments and questions about SURFDRY specifics. 

We've compiled some that you might find useful.  They highlight that whilst SURFDRY is solving a problem every surfer has, the solution is pretty simple - people still have questions.

The guide below shows how to set-up a SURFDRY - but read on for more questions:

Comment: "Not sure it's a good idea to put them in the bottom. The salty water will get into the system and cause the product to fail".

Response: "We endorse wetsuit manufacturer's recommendations on a cool fresh water rinse as step 1 Not only will that help with the drying process, but it will also help with the smell and corrosion build-up"

Comment: "General concerns about water and electricity..."

Response: "The SURFDRY Original runs on low voltage USB. It’s been tested extensively and put through its paces. We do recommend letting a freshly rinsed suit completing its heavy dripping before installing SURFDRY. We also note for the last drips, surface tension of the neoprene keeps water flowing outside of SURFDRY’s housings."

Comment: "How would these work if we left them in our DH bike gear bag post ride? And hockey bags post ride?"

Response: "Those bags trap moisture in padding, seams. and folds just like a wetsuit, so natural drying is slow. This SURFDRY set-up is specifically designed for wetsuits, but in theory it could work for gear bags too because it circulates air, helps moisture evaporate, and prevents humid air from sitting stagnant (as long as the bag has some ventilation for air to escape)."

Comment: "Does it work with ski boots?".

Response: "If using with ski boots we recommend switching the SURFDRY set-up to bootie mode. Just turn the dial on the SURFDRY so that the bootie icon is selected and dry air will be pushed into the boot and then circulated back out of the device though the vents of the SURFDRY. This feature was designed specifically for when air has nowhere to escape."

Comment: "Sorry, but that won't work. Where is the water supposed to drain?".

Response: "Gravity does an amazing job of eliminating the first 60% to 70% of the water. So, it's a good idea to initially hang your wetsuit outside during dripping, or over something that will catch the water. For the last drips, surface tension of the neoprene keeps water flowing outside of SURFDRY’s housings. Here's an article about perfecting your wetsuit drying set-up."

Comment: "I just dry my wetsuit outside, bro".

Response: "Your wetsuit is very unlikely to dry properly if you hang it up outside, especially outside of the summer months. Unless you hang it in the sun, and that's an awful idea! Here's how we know SURFDRY works".

Comment: "How to destroy a wetsuit!".

Response:  "Many SURFDRY set-ups have been extensively tested over a year and a half and it actually improves the lifespan of your wetsuit by helping it to dry properly after every surf. When you leave moisture for extended periods of time then bacteria builds up and the materials start to degrade."

Comment: "Use a hairdryer on cold / low"

Response: "A - for creativity! Definitely PROCEED at your own risk with that!! Sounds like a fire hazard and / or neoprene meltdown. One Hairdryer consumes ~1000W and blows high volume air at temps that's not optimized for wetsuits. With indoor air temps, no need for any more power consumption than 1Watt per pair of SURFDRY Original".

If you have any questions about your own SURFDRY set-up then please get in contact and we'd be happy to advise - just drop us an email at info@surfdry.com you can also check out the full FAQs: