Wetsuit folding

[LCFrigon]

How long can a wet suit stay folded before it does permenant damage?

Do you usually fold, or roll?

[spatman]

good question.

i hang my shorty on a wide shouldered hanger. when i travel with it i roll it up...

[JediShack]

I'm interested in seeing these answers as well. I've heard hanging them on a wide shoulder is the best option as folding increases the likelihood of putting permanent creases in the neoprene. But since I don't own a wetsuit yet I'm not sure how true that statement is.

[Beaucoupfishies]

I checked several major wetsuit sites like Aqualung and Bodyglove and none of them give a specific amount of time. Just that you shouldn't do it for long and keep it flat or hanging the rest of the time.

[spatman]

Originally Posted by JediShack

I'm interested in seeing these answers as well. I've heard hanging them on a wide shoulder is the best option as folding increases the likelihood of putting permanent creases in the neoprene. But since I don't own a wetsuit yet I'm not sure how true that statement is.

it's true that it will cause creases over time. i've seen wetsuits with those creases. i just don't know how long it takes for the creases to develop...

[DOWNDEEP73]

I believe it would have to be folded for quit some time maybe weeks or months to be permently creased. I hang mine on a wetsuit hanger and then roll it when traveling.

[sparky]

I also hang my suits when not in use. I fold them to pack for travel.

[CompuDude]

I don't know exactly how long it takes, and I suspect few people do, unless they had a specific incident (that they noticed).

I roll it or fold it, depending on the packing needs for a specific trip. I prefer to fold, because flatter tends to be better for fitting in the luggage, for me. First thing I do upon arrival at my destination is pull the suit out, however, and lay it out. A day or so here or there shouldn't be a huge deal, but several days crammed tight, folded or rolled, and you're going to start developing cool spots.

[Mooha182]

This is a new one. I have mine shoved somewhat in my suitcase. I guess I will need to yank them out asap.

[elijahb]

I roll mine never had a problem