General question: dry gloves system

Explorer · 27th February 2007, 05:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I tried a bunch of different types having lived in Norway and dived in Belgian quarries, this is my personal favorite...

Viking Drysuit Details - Dry Gloves

YMMV, but the advantages to me are:

- easy to install
- once installed, practically any rubber glove will do
- could vary the inner insulation thickness as you please

The Viking ring system also works great. Have them on all our rental dry suits. Used them when use to dive commercial with my Viking suits. Slick system also when you can pretty well mount any glove system with latex or rubber wrist seal.

DaveC · 27th February 2007, 12:44

Yea and if you're lucky, you can fit the gloves that are sold at Canadian Tire.

Buy a few sets, swap them out in minutes and for $6, if you get a hole in them, who cares....

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

The DC BLUE GLOVE system is great!! That or Skaana gloves. Tough gloves for sure. Removeable liners are a must, easy to dry out or switch out for next dive.

pabusk · 27th February 2007, 14:02

I've been using the QuickGlove system from Sitech for the last 6 years wouthout any problems.

http://www.sitech.se/SI%20TECH%20RET...ing%202005.pdf

Cheers,
Paul

Offgas · 27th February 2007, 23:01

Do any of the aforementioned dry glove systems work with neoprene type drysuits?

Best,
Offgas

Hanssing · 1st March 2007, 08:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nicholas von Rosen)

I use the RoLock system : Aquatool Tauchsportzubehör Diving Tools

Easy to put on and take off...

I second that. Rolock's are great, however a bit exspensive. You just use any non isolated rubberised glove, and add as much insulation as you would like. The best part hoever is that its really easy to get on and remove (2-3 secs app. pr. glove).

Nicolai

Hanssing · 1st March 2007, 08:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by pabusk)

I've been using the QuickGlove system from Sitech for the last 6 years wouthout any problems.

Cheers,
Paul

My diving buddies use Sitech a lot, but they have also have gloves pop off during mid dive. Frequently get something jammed in the rings, which they first figure out in water, and generally need help getting them on and off.

Rolocks are better in all regards. I only need to find a set that can fic permanetly to the suit without latex-seals.

deepstop.de, der online tauch store

edit: Sorry about the blant product promotion, but of all my OC-gear my Rolock-system is the favourite.

Nicolai

***Decodiver*** · 1st March 2007, 09:28

I used the SiTech system for a long time, with no great problems.

I would fit the gloves, paying special attention that neither the inner was caught nor that there was any dirt or debris on the inner cuff or glove O-ring, then get in the water de-kitted, to check for leaks.

That way, I always identified the few problems I encountered, before taking the plunge, kitted up.

However, I also found that the cuff-ring sometimes precluded me from getting my hand into tight spaces, so recently I got the DUI Zip-Glove system fitted to a new DUI suit and I must say, I am really impressed.

The only drawback, for some, is that you kit up with your gloves.

However, I do that when I dive wet gloves anyway. That way you get used to manipulating your equipment with the gloves you use during diving.

That IMHO, is a bonus.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

pabusk · 1st March 2007, 09:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Offgas)

Do any of the aforementioned dry glove systems work with neoprene type drysuits?

Best,
Offgas

The sitech rings can be glued directly on the suit and give you the ability to change your latex seals in minutes and attach drygloves. As they are gleud on they can be used on Neoprene also.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Hanssing)

My diving buddies use Sitech a lot, but they have also have gloves pop off during mid dive. Frequently get something jammed in the rings, which they first figure out in water, and generally need help getting them on and off.

Are they by any chance puting silicon grease on the o-rings to get them on easier ??? The seal is a friction system where the O-ring friction keeps them sealed and in place.

The manual states clearly not to grease the rings. They will pop out of the grooove when put on or just pop off the gloves when pressure builds up when raising your ands.

I haven't have any such problems ever in the years of use.

Cheers,
Paul

PCDiver · 1st March 2007, 10:15

I've also used the Si-Tech dry gloves for years without real problem.
I always check them before jumping in. I just stick my gloves in the water and check for leaks. It only happened a couple of times. I must admit that I never read the manual and always had the o-rings slightly greased.

***Decodiver*** · 1st March 2007, 11:11

I just gob on the SiTech O-rings. (Translation - Use saliva).

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

27th February 2007, 05:45	#21 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 783	Re: General question: dry gloves system Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I tried a bunch of different types having lived in Norway and dived in Belgian quarries, this is my personal favorite... Viking Drysuit Details - Dry Gloves YMMV, but the advantages to me are: - easy to install - once installed, practically any rubber glove will do - could vary the inner insulation thickness as you please The Viking ring system also works great. Have them on all our rental dry suits. Used them when use to dive commercial with my Viking suits. Slick system also when you can pretty well mount any glove system with latex or rubber wrist seal. __________________ KONA COFFEE
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27th February 2007, 12:44	#22 (permalink)
DaveC New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario. Canada Posts: 192	Re: General question: dry gloves system Yea and if you're lucky, you can fit the gloves that are sold at Canadian Tire. Buy a few sets, swap them out in minutes and for $6, if you get a hole in them, who cares.... Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) The DC BLUE GLOVE system is great!! That or Skaana gloves. Tough gloves for sure. Removeable liners are a must, easy to dry out or switch out for next dive. __________________ Dave Any day in the water is better then any day in the office.
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27th February 2007, 14:02	#23 (permalink)
pabusk Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 133	Re: General question: dry gloves system I've been using the QuickGlove system from Sitech for the last 6 years wouthout any problems. http://www.sitech.se/SI%20TECH%20RET...ing%202005.pdf Cheers, Paul
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27th February 2007, 23:01	#24 (permalink)
Offgas New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 90	Re: General question: dry gloves system Do any of the aforementioned dry glove systems work with neoprene type drysuits? Best, Offgas
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Hanssing flap-flop ..... flap-flop Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 430	Re: General question: dry gloves system Quote: (Originally Posted by Nicholas von Rosen) I use the RoLock system : Aquatool Tauchsportzubehör Diving Tools Easy to put on and take off... I second that. Rolock's are great, however a bit exspensive. You just use any non isolated rubberised glove, and add as much insulation as you would like. The best part hoever is that its really easy to get on and remove (2-3 secs app. pr. glove). Nicolai
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1st March 2007, 08:26	#26 (permalink)
Hanssing flap-flop ..... flap-flop Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 430	Re: General question: dry gloves system Quote: (Originally Posted by pabusk) I've been using the QuickGlove system from Sitech for the last 6 years wouthout any problems. Cheers, Paul My diving buddies use Sitech a lot, but they have also have gloves pop off during mid dive. Frequently get something jammed in the rings, which they first figure out in water, and generally need help getting them on and off. Rolocks are better in all regards. I only need to find a set that can fic permanetly to the suit without latex-seals. deepstop.de, der online tauch store edit: Sorry about the blant product promotion, but of all my OC-gear my Rolock-system is the favourite. Nicolai Last edited by Hanssing : 1st March 2007 at 08:32.
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1st March 2007, 09:28	#27 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: General question: dry gloves system I used the SiTech system for a long time, with no great problems. I would fit the gloves, paying special attention that neither the inner was caught nor that there was any dirt or debris on the inner cuff or glove O-ring, then get in the water de-kitted, to check for leaks. That way, I always identified the few problems I encountered, before taking the plunge, kitted up. However, I also found that the cuff-ring sometimes precluded me from getting my hand into tight spaces, so recently I got the DUI Zip-Glove system fitted to a new DUI suit and I must say, I am really impressed. The only drawback, for some, is that you kit up with your gloves. However, I do that when I dive wet gloves anyway. That way you get used to manipulating your equipment with the gloves you use during diving. That IMHO, is a bonus. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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1st March 2007, 09:35	#28 (permalink)
pabusk Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 133	Re: General question: dry gloves system Quote: (Originally Posted by Offgas) Do any of the aforementioned dry glove systems work with neoprene type drysuits? Best, Offgas The sitech rings can be glued directly on the suit and give you the ability to change your latex seals in minutes and attach drygloves. As they are gleud on they can be used on Neoprene also. Quote: (Originally Posted by Hanssing) My diving buddies use Sitech a lot, but they have also have gloves pop off during mid dive. Frequently get something jammed in the rings, which they first figure out in water, and generally need help getting them on and off. Are they by any chance puting silicon grease on the o-rings to get them on easier ??? The seal is a friction system where the O-ring friction keeps them sealed and in place. The manual states clearly not to grease the rings. They will pop out of the grooove when put on or just pop off the gloves when pressure builds up when raising your ands. I haven't have any such problems ever in the years of use. Cheers, Paul
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1st March 2007, 10:15	#29 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,003	Re: General question: dry gloves system I've also used the Si-Tech dry gloves for years without real problem. I always check them before jumping in. I just stick my gloves in the water and check for leaks. It only happened a couple of times. I must admit that I never read the manual and always had the o-rings slightly greased.
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1st March 2007, 11:11	#30 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: General question: dry gloves system I just gob on the SiTech O-rings. (Translation - Use saliva). Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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