Drygloves to fit small hands - they don't exist so....

[barb]

.... I've started considering how to make my own from a pair of gloves that do fit me.
I saw some gloves meant for gardening at C-Tire that were fabric dipped in some kind of latex or rubber to make them water-proof.
Does anyone know where I could buy a product like this so I could make my own (I'd install a latex cuff on it) that will fit???
Any ideas will be appreciated.
Barb

[Hallmac]

Or Lowes and look in the garding section you will find several styles and or colors that will work.

Then order a pair of wrist seals and install. If you need help there search the board or send me a PM.

Hallmac

[DivemasterSteve]

i believe what they dipped them in is sold in automotive stores. they use this stuff to coat the handles of screwdrivers and other tools to make them water proof.

steve

[Uncle Pug]

If you have dry rings for your suit and gloves you can install any size glove you want. You could even install dishwashing gloves and wear a liner under them.

You could probably glue latex seals to dishwashing gloves as well.

Tool dipped gloves might be a bit stiff. ;)

[Bob3]

I just happen to have a ton & a half size SMALL gloves here.
http://comdive.com/endurotech.htm
Knock $20 off the price.
With the neoprene cuffs, they probably will get a spoon full of water in the critters by the time you're done.

The "tool handle dip" stuff is called "Plasti Dip" & is available at most K-mart & hardware stores. It's better for painting kneepads on your wetsuit & new boot soles on than for dipping gloves though.
A plain ring system for sliding into your sleeves runs $68; you can use the dollar a pair Army surplus chemical gloves with them, most common size available is small. ;)

[roturner]

Uncle Pug once bubbled...
If you have dry rings for your suit and gloves you can install any size glove you want. You could even install dishwashing gloves and wear a liner under them.

You could probably glue latex seals to dishwashing gloves as well.

Tool dipped gloves might be a bit stiff. ;)

True. One of the instructors at our club makes his dry gloves from those black rubber gloves used for handling chemical waste. You can buy those at DIY stores here.

R..

[barb]

Uncle Pug once bubbled...

You could probably glue latex seals to dishwashing gloves as well.


If I did that someone might push me down and steal my milk money ;-0

Seriously, thanks for your suggestions.

I've never used the tool dip product - I had thought I could thin it down somehow so the end result would'nt be so thick.

Barb

[DPVDiver]

Barb,

Jess has a pair that fit her, I can't imagine getting any smaller than that. They are Helios, I believe size 8. You can try her's on and then get a pair if they fit. Only problem is they are way overpriced.

[DA Aquamaster]

The plasti-dip stuff is also available in a spray can and I think it is called plasticote. But I don't think it is really flexible or stretchy enough for coating a pair of gloves.

I'd go with the mil surplus chemical gloves and a ring system. I am on my last pair of size 9 dry suit gloves and the smallest size I can get any more are 10's, so I will shortly be going the chemical glove route.

[pipedope]

And you can get a variety of latex products from;
http://www.monstermakers.com/
Direct to the latex materials page;
http://www.monstermakers.com/cgi-bin/monstershop/perlshop.cgi?ACTION=thispage&thispage=page11.html&ORDER_ID=765404279

I hope that link works, it is long. :D

If it doesn't you can get there from the main page by going to the "Monster Shop" and look for latex.

[jonnythan]

I saw some of the heavy duty blue gloves at Target of all places. Wal Mart also sells some heavy duty non-foam black neoprene gloves in the hardware section that I've used with pretty good results.

[diverdeb001]

Hi Barb: I've been carrying mine around for a week now but forgot to show tham to you last wed. You should try them in the water to see if they still feel too big. I haven't worn them for a while but I don't remember having any problems with them because they squeeze right to your hands underwater. You have to burp them before going in to get most of the air out.
See you wed.??? deb

[oxyhacker]

Have you checked out the blue PVC-dipped gloves used by many of the drygloves systems? They come in small to XX-L, and since you'll be wanting to use a liner anyhow for warmth I can't imagine you'd need anything much smaller.

The small size can be hard to find but Seattle Marine has them for about $4 a pair, and the yellow liners too.

[Barriecuda]

You can try Acklands-Grainger. They have all sorts of vinyl, rubber etc... dipped gloves. I believe one line they carry is "Best Gloves" which you can find them on the net to see what they carry.

Safe Diving
Barriecuda

[barb]

... they carry a very good selection of quality safety equipment.

I just tried coating some half cotton/half latex "gardening" gloves with liquid latex. I thought they'd be great because they fit so well. However, the liquid latex did'nt adhere to the gloves latex so the gloves leak at the join. So much for that little experiment.

I'm off to Acklands-Grainger....:auto:

[Bob3]

the liquid latex did'nt adhere to the gloves latex Gotta do the surface prep thing, the gloves might have had a mould release agent on them (often silicone based).
A good wipe with toluene, maybe a scuff with sandpaper if possible, followed by another wipe with toluene on a clean rag should fix things.

[oxyhacker]

The Helios seem to be just the same old import blue gloves everyone else uses, the $4 a pair ones, with a latex wrist seal glued on.



DPVDiver once bubbled...
Barb,
Jess has a pair that fit her, I can't imagine getting any smaller than that. They are Helios, I believe size 8. You can try her's on and then get a pair if they fit. Only problem is they are way overpriced.

[ENikS]

I too have narrow bones so my hands are not too big. I’ve looked at DC dry glove ring system but it is way too big for me. I could make fist and it will go thru the ring. I’d like to know if anyone can suggest ring system with rings smaller then 90 mm DC uses.

Eugene

[JimC]

After fighting with thoes horid heavy blue things trying to clip off 3/4 inch boltsnaps and just generaly do anything with my hands underwater, I came up with these. Incredible dexerity!

For $1.50 at Canadain Tire, they are durable enough. The little blue polypro liners keep my hands warm in cool waters. When it gets colder I stick in a thin thinsulate glove and use a slightly larger shell.

[JimC]

Here is a shot of my hand in it. Notice how nice and tight it is.

[Bob3]

... way too big for me. I could make fist and it will go thru the ring The size of the ring does not make any difference unless it's too SMALL to get your hand into.
Rings bug the heck out of me, I never use them unless diving in contaminated areas. The 3-finger mitts keep me cozy in 28°f water for up to 4 hours and have much better dexterity in a 3-finger vs a 5. (We used to get timed bolting up flanges, that's how I know). ;)


...suggest ring system with rings smaller... If the bigger rings are REALLY bothering you & you just HAVE to use a ring system you can go the DIY route. Head to a plumbing shop & find some PVC pipe & make your own.
Stout "rubber bands" can be found at your local vacuum cleaner shop; I use the "Hoover type 16" belts on the Viking rings, though the o-ring style type 48 work well too. You'll need to find a smaller diameter belt, but they shouldn't be hard to select one if they have a few dozen different types hanging on a display board.

[Pro-Dive]

.... I've started considering how to make my own from a pair of gloves that do fit me.
I saw some gloves meant for gardening at C-Tire that were fabric dipped in some kind of latex or rubber to make them water-proof.
Does anyone know where I could buy a product like this so I could make my own (I'd install a latex cuff on it) that will fit???
Any ideas will be appreciated.
Barb
I sell Small size ENDUROTECH Kevlar DIVING GLOVES on Ebay already with a cuff. Take a look. Here's the link: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQgotopageZ1QQsassZbargain4buyersQQsorecordsper pageZ25QQsosortorderZ1QQsosortpropertyZ1
Thanks

[mikera]

Hit this website for Seattle Marine & Fishing Supply......

Their url is www.seamar.com

Their link for a great pair of drysuit gloves is at

https://ssl2.adhost.com/seamar/merchant.cfm?pid=31486&step=4

Here you can order the Atlas 620 PVC Standard Orange 12 which is a very flexible, unlined glove that holds up well in the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest. DUI ships them with their new zipseals, but the gloves you can order here are simply the unlined glove as a fisherman would buy it. Attach to the dry glove ring system you use. Seattle Marine has a bunch of other similar gloves, including the blue PVC glove that is chemical resistant, but a little less flexible, as well as lined versions of both blue and orange gloves.

Best of all, they're $3.35 a pair.

[opiniongirl]

I got small hands and had the same problem.

What worked for me:

I got the traditional blue gloves, size M (the smallest they came in) detached them from the ring system (so that it's just a glove) and adjusted the length so that they essentially became shorter. It takes a bit to get them to the correct length.

When they are the correct length, it works well. As the fingers were still a bit big, I just wear an extra pair of gloves (thin ones usually found at grocery stores) underneath - great as my hands usually freeze anyway.

I didn't mind the extra room around the fingers, as long as the length is ok.