Wanted input on dry suit gloves
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crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
I use a pair of glove liners and then a pair of jersey gloves (garden gloves). Worked pretty good for a 45-50 minute dive at 41 degrees.
I leave the rings on the suit. But move the outer up the sleeve off the inner and spin the inner so it doesn't stretch the seal.
I would probably leave them in if using the "poverty" man system.
I leave the rings on the suit. But move the outer up the sleeve off the inner and spin the inner so it doesn't stretch the seal.
I would probably leave them in if using the "poverty" man system.
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crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
What's " "poverty" man system?"
I think it's me!!
Read post 2 and click on the link.
Another idea that I PM'd BBL-Butt with was a way of donning the gloves using the classic system. I have thought about getting a piece of PVC pipe just bigger than the outer ring. Put the glove on the PVC, insert hand, pull over the outer ring. Then just pull the PVC out of the glove. Of course take the PVC off before diving. Just reload the glove on the PVC during the SI. It would be one more thing to keep track of but if you just can't get the glove on then this might be the best option.
Underwater Ogre
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I can don both gloves by myself in less then 20 seconds. I have to get some time and make a quick video on the process. If I can do it anyone can
crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
I can don both gloves by myself in less then 20 seconds. I have to get some time and make a quick video on the process. If I can do it anyone can
Not too far behind you but I have only donned mine 5-6 times. Figured with time I will get better. Video would be nice! PVC was a back up.
Underwater Ogre
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The key to it is to put on your best hand first...if you are a righty...put the right one on. Slip the edge over the topside of your wrist and flip it over onto your knee. Then pull the rest of the glove over the cuff. Now you can put the other one on using your good hand in a glove instead of trying to fight the glove with your not so good hand. Did that make sense?
Did that make sense?
horsediver1
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Some of the divers I go with dive with the zip dry gloves thinsulate compresses at depth and loses its' insulation properties, wool seems to work for them. I am lucky and found that 5mm work for me under the ice at 36 degrees, one of the female divers that are on the team has found plenty of warmth in the 3 finger mitt wet style.
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