Landlocked123
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I am currently diving a 7 mill glove. I cannot stand the feel. I am looking for a 5 mil glove that gives the highest amount of dexterity and facilitates using clips etc.. any recommendations?
5 Mil glove for Cold water with dexterity/ease of use a priority
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fmerkel
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Assuming a drysuit > get dry gloves.
If you must go wet the best luck I had was actually some 3mm from a Marine store. Being more flexible they didn't seem to come apart at the seams when removing like the thicker gloves did so actually were waterproof longer and didn't give up much in warmth. I was surprised. Inexpensive compared to scuba wet gloves.
The best other alternative I've found is Seasoft. Material is superior and dexterity is better for the thickness.
If you must go wet the best luck I had was actually some 3mm from a Marine store. Being more flexible they didn't seem to come apart at the seams when removing like the thicker gloves did so actually were waterproof longer and didn't give up much in warmth. I was surprised. Inexpensive compared to scuba wet gloves.
The best other alternative I've found is Seasoft. Material is superior and dexterity is better for the thickness.
I use the "heat" gloves from whites/aqualung, 3 mil for 48 deg water. Great dexterity and warmth.
Bric Martin
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4th element makes a really good 5mm glove, the dexterity is really good. Waterproof also makes a great glove, I don't think the dexterity is quite as good. For myself, I dive dry gloves.
Kharon
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I use these no matter how cold the water is. http://www.leisurepro.com/p-mrsgf2/mares-flexa-touch-2-mm-gloves - of course I ice fish (lol). They also have 3mm and 5mm. Very flexable and so far wear like iron.
fourth element if you want wet gloves with dexterity and warmth.
These: Dry Five Gloves
Excellent dexterity and they keep my hands warm diving in the PNW (47--54 oF)
XS Scuba 5mm dry glove has a good fit which allows for good dexterity.
Regardless of which glove you go with the best thing you can do is use them and practice. A few years ago several of us refused to go dry gloves because of the lack of dexterity. After freezing our hands off during the winter we eventually gave in and started using dry gloves. After a few dives and some practice we can do just about everything with them with the exception of working with really small screws, nuts and bolts, and small clips. You can replace your small clips with larger ones to make your dive a little easier.
Regardless of which glove you go with the best thing you can do is use them and practice. A few years ago several of us refused to go dry gloves because of the lack of dexterity. After freezing our hands off during the winter we eventually gave in and started using dry gloves. After a few dives and some practice we can do just about everything with them with the exception of working with really small screws, nuts and bolts, and small clips. You can replace your small clips with larger ones to make your dive a little easier.
2airishuman
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I have a pair of Cressi 5mm gloves that I've used down to 46 degrees. Dexterity is good, and I can manipulate clips. I did not find the gloves to be durable as they have shown quite a bit of deterioration after 20 dives, but they were inexpensive enough that it may not matter much.
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