Small hole in BOC spandex? Best way to repair?

[jumpdr 0]

Hi,
Somehow I've managed to get a small hole in the spandex of my BOC. It's only 2-3 mm across and is just in the outer layer of the pocket (there's another layer underneath). I don't know how happened - I wonder if I might have caught it on a sharp dry grass stem on landing or something.
Anyway, what's the best way to repair it? It doesn't warrant a new BOC by any means. Should I just over-stitch back and forth or would a purse string type stitch be better? (Obviously doing it without the PC in the pouch!
Thanks.

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[marinho 0]

Hi,
Ask you rigger to hand tacking the hole with super or lite tack cord (without the pc in the pouch off course!). It should not be a problem!
Take care,

Gus Marinho

[fcajump 164]

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Hi,
Somehow I've managed to get a small hole in the spandex of my BOC. It's only 2-3 mm across and is just in the outer layer of the pocket (there's another layer underneath). I don't know how happened - I wonder if I might have caught it on a sharp dry grass stem on landing or something.
Anyway, what's the best way to repair it? It doesn't warrant a new BOC by any means. Should I just over-stitch back and forth or would a purse string type stitch be better? (Obviously doing it without the PC in the pouch!
Thanks.

Personally, my answer would be that if it is big enough to care about, replace the pouch. They're easily enough replaced and any patch/repair will be problematic. (IMHO) Your rigger should be able to get it changed out fairly quickly.

Just to reenforce what you already know, if you're going to patch/repair it take the PC out first. Other's have regretted making changes/repairs to their gear without unpacking first.

JW

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[rushmc 23]

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Hi,
Somehow I've managed to get a small hole in the spandex of my BOC. It's only 2-3 mm across and is just in the outer layer of the pocket (there's another layer underneath). I don't know how happened - I wonder if I might have caught it on a sharp dry grass stem on landing or something.
Anyway, what's the best way to repair it? It doesn't warrant a new BOC by any means. Should I just over-stitch back and forth or would a purse string type stitch be better? (Obviously doing it without the PC in the pouch!
Thanks.

Personally, my answer would be that if it is big enough to care about, replace the pouch. They're easily enough replaced and any patch/repair will be problematic. (IMHO) Your rigger should be able to get it changed out fairly quickly.

Just to reenforce what you already know, if you're going to patch/repair it take the PC out first. Other's have regretted making changes/repairs to their gear without unpacking first.

JW

I debated posting the same as you. It is not a big deal. Replace it. Only your life depends on your gear

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[Broke 0]

Replace it. It will need to be replaced eventually anyway, and most riggers charge only 50 bucks or so

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