Downsizing dry gloves...

mikeguerrero · Aug 13, 2010

Hi all,

I use the Si-tech quick disconnect gloves. Currently have a size medium Showa glove with liners. They are too large for my finger tips and I'm having a hard time clipping off/on my bolt snap from primary regulator.

The gloves are very easy to remove from the rings, so I need to know where I can purchase the correct size.

Does anyone have a link where I can order and try a variety of sizes and styles?

Thanks,

Mike G

Van Isle · Aug 14, 2010

I don't have a link handy, but try searching local industrial cleaners wholesalers and fishing supply stores. The most common use for the "blue gloves" is fish cleaning/handling on deck. Also other gloves will work in the rings, too, like marigolds, or lighterweight showa gloves (the orange ones.)

Anti-Hero · Aug 14, 2010

Seattle Marine is where many people get theirs: Atlas Gloves - Chemical Resistant

kathydee · Aug 14, 2010

Anti-Hero:
Seattle Marine is where many people get theirs: Atlas Gloves - Chemical Resistant

Mike

Many of us use the #620 or #660 model. I'd guess size large or medium.

Brandon · Aug 14, 2010

The Atlas gloves run a bit smaller than the Showas, so try a medium or large and see where that gets you.

In my experience, the Atlas gloves run true to normal glove sizing. I tend to wear a large glove, but can wear a medium (its just tight), and this is exactly how the Atlas gloves fit me. To compensate for heavy liners, I end up wearing the XL glove; one size larger than I would normally wear.

-B

coldsmoke · Aug 14, 2010

I can get the atlas gloves at many of the local lumber yards and farm/ranch supplies and they are just slightly above Seattle Marine's prices - likely less after shipping. You might try stores like that if you have any close by. Then you can try them on.

Hunter

Mr Carcharodon · Aug 14, 2010

I have used Redden Marine Supply and found them to provide good service
Redden Marine Supply - Search

The Atlas gloves come in versions intended to be used with a liner or without. So the Atlas 495 is the blue glove that comes with a liner, and the 660 comes without. This throws the sizing off a bit since 495’s are oversized to allow for the liner. I find the 495 mediums are a bit bigger than the 660 large. I do not like the liner that comes with 495's and replace it with a wool glove. 495 and 660's are blue "triple dipped" gloves. 460 and 620 are the equivalent "double dipped" orange gloves which should provide somewhat greater dexterity.

ae3753 · Aug 14, 2010

Go with the 660 or 620 with your own liner, and you'll be much happier. My recommendation is the Mountain Hardware power stretch gloves.

If you wear a men's medium glove, you'll be looking at the Atlas Large to compensate for liner. I have both sizes available in 660 and 620 is you want to try out.

kathydee · Aug 14, 2010

ae3753:
Go with the 660 or 620 with your own liner, and you'll be much happier. My recommendation is the Mountain Hardware power stretch gloves

Hey Mike,

I took Don's advice a while back, and love the liners. They are much nicer to dive than the yellow ones.

Thanks again Don

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mikeguerrero · Aug 16, 2010

Anti-Hero:
Seattle Marine is where many people get theirs: Atlas Gloves - Chemical Resistant

Casey,

Thanks for the link, I ordered 3 large Atlas gloves; two 660's and one 620. A friend lent me two Medium sets of the same gloves and they are a little tight.

The orange 620 is diveable, but the blue 660's with my liners are already constricted; I feel my blood pulse in the glove. I believe that will not work!

So I ordered the large to see if that will do the trick, I've been told by other divers the Atlas gloves run small.

I have the Showa and they are too large on the finger tips. The medium Atlas are perfect if I had some more room in the palm, hopefully the large will suffice.

I only hope it arrives before my class on Saturday. UPS 5 day ground and it was placed today. My fingers are crossed.

MG

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