The funk stops here.
A hand-powered roller wringer usable wherever you go. Several pounds of water out of your suit in under a minute. Hand-powered, no waiting, ready to roll.
Shipping January 2027
Be first in line.
The first production run lands in January. Leave your email and you'll get the launch date, first dibs, and nothing else.
Drip-free in sixty seconds.
Every other wetsuit drier makes you wait for evaporation. Hours in the sun or on hangers. And we all know, especially in cold climates, they don't really work. The funk in the car and the misery of putting on a cold, itchy, sticky wetsuit, now solved.
| How you dry it | Time until it stops dripping | Needs an outlet | Fits in a trunk | Second session, same suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanger in the garage | 24–48 hours | No | Yes | Tomorrow, maybe |
| Fan hanger | 6–24 hours | Yes | No | Tomorrow |
| Heated dryer | 30–75 minutes | Yes | No | After you drive home and back |
| Dropout | About a minute | Never | Yes | Right now |
Watch the water leave.
Watch a soaked 4/3 go through itThe question everyone asks
Will It Damage My Suit?
Not at all.Two rollers press each segment flat with even pressure across its full width. There is no twisting, no localized stretching, and no seam under tension.
The only way to hurt a suit in our wringer is trapped air. Feed the legs in first, stacked together, and if you see trapped air, stop wringing and either back it out, or let the air dissipate.
- Feed the wetsuit legs in first, stacked together.
- If the suit balloons, bunches or resists, stop.
- Wait for the air to escape, or reverse the crank, flatten it, and feed it again.
- Never force an inflated section through.
Because wetsuits should not stay wet.
Every surfer knows the drive home. A soaked suit in the back, cold saltwater running into the carpet, and a wetsuit that is still wet the next morning. We did not think that was an unsolvable problem. It turned out nobody had bothered to solve it.
Designed and engineered by ocean lovers in San Diego, California.
[I built the first one in my garage because I was done driving home with a cold puddle under the seat.]Ben Barth, founder
Surf. Rinse. Wring. Repeat.
Set up
Slot both legs into the grooves, or bolt them on for a permanent setup. All hardware comes in the case. Set it on level ground or use the included straps to secure it to any surface. Lastly, secure the crank with the included pin.
Rinse
Rinse your wetsuit with fresh water first when possible. Residual saltwater degrades neoprene.
Legs first
Stack both wetsuit legs together and feed them in first. It runs cleanest that way.
Wring
Crank slowly with one hand and let the rollers do the pulling. Water collects in the built-in tray. If a section balloons, stop, let the air out, then continue.
Work through it
Run it through a couple of times for maximum dryness. Works on hoods, booties, gloves, and other non-neoprene water apparel.
Hang it up
Your suit comes out damp, not dripping. Hang it in the shade and the little that's left is gone in a fraction of the time.
Built for saltwater. Packed for the road.
Built to last. Backed for a year.
Every Dropout carries a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. If a part fails under normal use, email us a photo and we ship the replacement part, or a replacement unit if it can't be fixed, at our cost. Rinse it after saltwater and feed the legs in first, and it will outlast your wetsuit.
For surf schools, dive shops and rental fleets
Your wetsuit stock lasts longer when it isn't sitting wet.
Wet storage is what wears a rental fleet out: salt left in the neoprene, mildew in the seams, and suits that go back out before they're dry. Dropout gets the water out of every suit at the end of the session, so your stock stays fresher, lasts longer, and is ready for the next group. Volume pricing, bolt-down mounting, and a demo at your shop before you buy anything.
Request a demoFAQ's
What's in the box?
Dropout wringer in its case, two legs, mounting bolts, securing straps, crank pin, hex key, and a quick-start guide. The legs slot in for a quick setup or bolt on for a permanent one.
Will my wetsuit come out completely dry?
No, and we'd rather you know that up front. Dropout squeezes out the vast majority of the water, so the suit stops dripping and no longer soaks your car or your bag. A little dampness stays in the neoprene and evaporates on a hanger far faster than a suit that's still holding pounds of water.
How hard is it to crank?
Light effort, one hand. The rollers pull the suit through once it's started; you're guiding, not forcing. If it ever feels like a fight, that's trapped air, so stop and let it out.
How big is it, and how much does it weigh?
Closed, it measures [L × W × H] and weighs [X] lb, about the footprint of a small carry-on. Legs come off, everything stows in the case, and it rides behind a seat or in a gear bin.
Will it fit my suit?
Any size, any brand, from a rashguard to a 5mm hooded suit, including two-piece and long-john styles. Hoods, booties and gloves go through the same way.
Where does the water go?
Into the built-in drip tray. Pour it out, or let it run straight onto the sand.
Do I need fresh water nearby?
No. Rinsing first is better for the suit, since residual salt degrades neoprene, but Dropout works the same on a suit straight out of the ocean.
How do I look after it?
Rinse with fresh water after use and let it dry before closing it. Don't lubricate the rollers. Store out of prolonged direct sun.
Where is it made?
Designed and engineered in San Diego, California. Made in China. U.S. and international patents pending.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Shipping is calculated at checkout by carrier rate for your address. Duties and taxes outside the U.S. are shown at checkout where available.
What's the return policy?
Unused units in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund less a 15% restocking fee. Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility. Units that have been used are covered by the warranty rather than the return policy.
How does the warranty work?
One year from delivery against manufacturing defects. Email hello@dropoutkit.com a photo of the problem and we ship the replacement part, or a replacement unit if it can't be fixed, at our cost. The warranty doesn't cover damage from forcing an inflated or bunched section through, corrosion from storing it wet without rinsing, or other misuse.