Dry Glove Material

[eweingarden]

I assume you meant to say around the knuckles? My hand is 9” around, prefer 2x gloves so I can fit thick liners.

What are the water temps you're diving in that you use "thick" liners? What liners are you using?

 

[lexvil]

What are the water temps you're diving in that you use "thick" liners? What liners are you using?

I have a variety of liners but one of the best are the red thick fleece ones I bought from Seaskin, also -33 Marino wool are good.

 

[eweingarden]

Thanks

 

[inquis]

The Showa 720 gloves were mentioned here, but I see two versions: 720-R and CS720. Any appreciable difference for the dryglove application? Same sizing? @Deep South Divers, which version did you use/test?

 

[MaxBottomtime]

The CS720 is double dipped and has a polyester lining. The 720R has a seamless cotton lining. I don't know if the CS lining is seamless or not, but if it isn't, it would be hard to keep dry.

 

[Deep South Divers]

The Showa 720 gloves were mentioned here, but I see two versions: 720-R and CS720. Any appreciable difference for the dryglove application? Same sizing? @Deep South Divers, which version did you use/test?

After much research, deliberation, and finally a call to SHOWA, I'm happy to report... There is no difference. The 720, 720R, and CS720 are all the same glove.

Nomenclature has been changed from place to place for marketing reasons and to signify certain ratings. When the glove gets a new rating, it may change nomenclature even though the glove hasn't changed at all. Such is the case with the "CS" nomenclature... It simply means that the 720 has received a new chemical resistance rating. The glove itself hasn't changed.

I found the place online that reported that the lining was cotton on one version. That's incorrect information. The liner in all of the 720s is a combination of nylon and polyester, which is great because it cleans and dries quickly and does not absorb water, sweat, or skin oils.

For what it's worth, I have a small stash of 720s sitting around that I'd love to get rid of since I'm commercial and have migrated all of my drysuits/rings over to 3416s. PM me if you want the stash.