Drygloves for neopren wrists

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Alexander Nygaard

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Hi. I'm new as a member on this forum. There has probably been other questions about this before, but I couldn't really find something.

I got 50 dives, and I started diving august, and just fel in love with it right !

I got my first drysuit, which is a foruth element hydra. Really nice suit, but I would like to have a dryglove system for it.

Is there anyone who can recommend a system?
I have looked on a system from nothern diver: V3 Dry Glove Ring System | Northern Diver

And this one from scubapro https://ww2.scubapro.com/en-GB/SWE/divewear/gloves/products/easy-don.aspx

Anyone who got experience with one of these systems, og another one?
 
I know folks who dive with the northern divers dryglove system and they like it a lot. They are a bit bulky but seem to work well. I have only seen one diver with them have a problem and that is because he bought them and rushed the installation and apparently did not get them set up correctly, if I reall he was using them on a scubapro everdry neoprene drysuit with neoprene cuffs...he eventually got it all sorted out and has been happy with the system.

-Z
 
I know folks who dive with the northern divers dryglove system and they like it a lot. They are a bit bulky but seem to work well. I have only seen one diver with them have a problem and that is because he bought them and rushed the installation and apparently did not get them set up correctly, if I reall he was using them on a scubapro everdry neoprene drysuit with neoprene cuffs...he eventually got it all sorted out and has been happy with the system.

-Z


Thanks for the answer

Is it possible to take off without damaging the suit?
 
Unfortunately I don't have first-hand experience with this system other than looking at a display model at the local dive shop. My understanding is that it works by clamping/compressing on the wrist seal is removable. The video shows the installer paints a ring of sealant on the cuff of the suit; I think this is to toughen/protect the area where the ring system is attached.

Here are a list of product features as well as a link to the install and use video:


From V3 Dry Glove Ring System | Northern Diver:
FEATURES
  • Quick release and re-fit system
  • Revolutionary twin-safe locking ring mechanism
  • Easy to use and no assistance needed
  • Drysuit wrists stay sealed when gloves are removed
  • 3 sets of inner rings included for variable drysuit thickness
  • Chemical resistant Ansell gloves
  • Resistant to contaminating agents such as oil, hydrocarbons and acid
  • Internal anti-bacterial treatment
  • Textured fingers and palms for grip. Ansell glove Cut, tear and puncture resistant
  • Industry-leading grip and excellent dexterity
  • Lightweight nitrile shell with seamless nylon liner
  • Resistant to chemicals, oils and grease – gloves also have good grip in these conditions. Thermal fleece inner glove Thermal 4-way stretch fleece
  • Flatlock stitched seams for comfort
  • Snug fit around wrist area for additional thermal protection
  • Removable for warmer waters or for use post dive
  • Thermal fleece inner gloves
  • 2 dry glove modules
  • 3 sealing rings
  • Locking tool
  • Adhesive sealant
-Z
 
You are probably right.
I wil also talk to my local diveshop to hear more about it, but if someone got some real experience, it would be great to hear from them
 
I have had neoprene wrists swapped out for dry glove systems a couple of times. Both time, I had my LDS do the work for me though.
First time (around 2013), I got the SiTech GloveLock QCP system. Works well, but I have had them flood a couple of times over the years.
Last time was about a year ago on my daughter's suit, and went with the Waterproof Ultima system which she has been quite happy with.
 
Doese waterproof ultoma fits on a neopren wrist seal?

From what i can find og videos, it dosent look like that?
 
If you get the si-tech PU ring from their qcs oval system glued into your suit's cuffs you have whole host of options available for dryglove systems. The is part can be purchase separate from the full cuff system and is the only thing needed other than a pair of silicone or latex wrist seals if one is going to use a compatible dryglove system such as:

Si-tech Virgo
Waterproof Ultima DGS
Rolock 90
Fourth Element Ellipse.

Here is the part you will need to have glued in:
Si-Tech item # 60251
PU Ring for QCS Oval - Modular Solutions - Products - SI-TECH
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-Z
 
If you get the si-tech PU ring from their qcs oval system glued into your suit's cuffs you have whole host of options available for dryglove systems. The is part can be purchase separate from the full cuff system and is the only thing needed other than a pair of silicone or latex wrist seals if one is going to use a compatible dryglove system such as:

Si-tech Virgo
Waterproof Ultima DGS
Rolock 90
Fourth Element Ellipse.

Here is the part you will need to have glued in:
Si-Tech item # 60251
PU Ring for QCS Oval - Modular Solutions - Products - SI-TECH
View attachment 627713

-Z
To make this work i have to do some modification on the suit right?
 
If you get the si-tech PU ring from their qcs oval system glued into your suit's cuffs you have whole host of options available for dryglove systems. The is part can be purchase separate from the full cuff system and is the only thing needed other than a pair of silicone or latex wrist seals if one is going to use a compatible dryglove system such as:

Si-tech Virgo
Waterproof Ultima DGS
Rolock 90
Fourth Element Ellipse.

Here is the part you will need to have glued in:
Si-Tech item # 60251
PU Ring for QCS Oval - Modular Solutions - Products - SI-TECH
View attachment 627713

-Z
To make this work i have to do some modification on the suit right?
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/

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