Did it really?!? I know they had that issue but they semed to have fixed it. I had one split the 2nd day I used it on the first leg of the Tybee... Randall from Aquata had a new one sitting outside his office for me to pick up that night... give them a call though it might be worth just getting it stiched by a loft... I'll buy you a drink or two in Long Beach.