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I love dry gloves, and easy to get on and off by yourself.
I use the following ring system which will mate to most latex wrist seals http://www.scubacenter.com/scubacenter_onlinestore/drysuit_accessories/SI_Tech_Dry_Gloves.htm
Skip ordering the gloves via that site and but the same ones here for a huges savings http://www.seattlemarine.net/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=1785
A little tricky to get the ring system installed the first time, but doable. I used a little soapy water to help sliding the rings in and down easier. As far as pushing them down tight, i use a beat up old wooden kitchen spoon (and every now and then, while doing normal preventative maint. on the suit, break out the old spoon again).
Other tricks when you have the rings and gloves on, but i cut down the yellow liner glove to be just inside the ring, and tape the edges down so the glove doesn’t continue to fray. I also cut away the excess glove material on the underside of the male end. Before you cut excess blue glove material, make sure you have a full range of motion in the suit with your arms extended and above your head.
The nice thing about the system, is that if i puncture the glove the original latex seal keeps above my hand dry. Gloves can be easily field repaired, or you can buy a few extra pairs at the price they are listed and not worry about it. If i don’t want to wear the gloves, no worries, the rings are out of the way, or i could use normal neopryne gloves (as long as they are relatively short). If the water is relatively warm, easy pass on the liner as well.
Welcome to the world of smurf gloves!
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