Best place to get plain Talc?

[digital_steve]

i use KY jelly personally
less mess and easy to use
some people use vet lube as they can get heaps of it cheaply

 

[Diver Lori]

i use KY jelly personally
less mess and easy to use
some people use vet lube as they can get heaps of it cheaply

Ditto on the KY Jelly. I hit a sale at my local grocery on the storebrand stuff, buy one get one free. I picked up 6 tubes. Imagine the looks I got from the cashier and the bag boy given I had 6 tubes of "lubricating jelly" mixed in amongst my groceries....... :blinking:

 

[BORG]

Just a quick check on the KY Jelly. It doesn't damage the latex seals in any way?
I thought KY Jelly was petroleum based?

 

[texdiveguy]

I also don't use talc,,,,found that a mix of water and a bit of baby shampoo in a small spray bottle work much better for donning/doffing a ds.

 

[Diver Lori]

Just a quick check on the KY Jelly. It doesn't damage the latex seals in any way?
I thought KY Jelly was petroleum based?

No, KY and the storebrands are not petroleum based. Hence being able to use them with latex condoms......... but that's a different story for a far different forum!! :blinking:

 

[meesier42]

after realizing that the human body treats Talc very similar to asbestos, I have switched to using Corn Statch. Works just fine and don't have to worry about breathing it, or having it around the kids.

 

[BORG]

No having any experience with KY Jelly and a long time ago with the "raincoats" I should have thought about the latex interaction. I guess I am going to have to get "lubed" up for diving for now on.

 

[Dive Junky]

No, KY and the storebrands are not petroleum based. Hence being able to use them with latex condoms......... but that's a different story for a far different forum!! :blinking:

Any time your in Jersey and need a dive buddy drop me a line.

 

[BORG]

Don't plan on being there at all any time soon. But, I do hear that your wreck diving is legendary.
Thanks for the invite and you are welcome in the peach state as well.

 

[tstormdiver]

Another place to consider for talc is a billiards supply store. I got a large can of it (probably a pound or so) for about $10. It's of very fine grade. I've had this can of it for over 2yrs now & still have lots left.