Better Dry Gloves?

[boomx5]

I'm using the Viking Bayonet drygloves and they have been working great. They are made by SI Tech, but they are easy to don and doff with just one hand with out the whole thing falling apart.

 

[CWD]

I just purchased the Viking bayonet dry glove system and put it on my dry suit last night. Haven't had a chance to dive with it yet. From the tension on the bayonet mount I can see how they could be difficult to undo. For now I plan to leave them attached and slide my hand through the wrist seal with the inner glove attached which will hopefully provide enough air movement to counteract squeeze.

 

[Mitten Diver]

I just bought a pair of the BOB3 gloves and used them once on a dive in Gilboa this year. These are a very nice system, it takes a little time to get everything setup but once they are set they are probably the best system available. You line up the glove ring and just give it an 1/8 turn and as long as you don't cross thread the ring it stays locked for the entire dive. You will want to lube the o-ring though as it will make it easier to doff the gloves after the dive.Now if I could just slip out of the rings and seals a little easier. I may need to trim my wrist seals a little to make it easier.

Mitten Diver

 

[Web Monkey]

That's a thought.

Maybe I should leave the gloves connected and just pull my hands through!

I'll let you guys know how it works!

Terry

I just purchased the Viking bayonet dry glove system and put it on my dry suit last night. Haven't had a chance to dive with it yet. From the tension on the bayonet mount I can see how they could be difficult to undo. For now I plan to leave them attached and slide my hand through the wrist seal with the inner glove attached which will hopefully provide enough air movement to counteract squeeze.

 

[Web Monkey]

Who (where?) is bob3?

Terry

I just bought a pair of the BOB3 gloves and used them once on a dive in Gilboa this year. These are a very nice system, it takes a little time to get everything setup but once they are set they are probably the best system available. You line up the glove ring and just give it an 1/8 turn and as long as you don't cross thread the ring it stays locked for the entire dive. You will want to lube the o-ring though as it will make it easier to doff the gloves after the dive.Now if I could just slip out of the rings and seals a little easier. I may need to trim my wrist seals a little to make it easier.

Mitten Diver

 

[Mitten Diver]

BOB3 is a regular poster in the exposure protection forum. Bob is a Viking Dealer and I believe it is the bayounet system that everyone discusses. Look through any lengthy post on drysuits and you should see a contribution from BOB3. Click on his name and send him a PM or go to his website, all of this info is in his bio section.


Mitten Diver

 

[boomx5]

Bob is a great guy and really great to work with. I'm fortunate enough to live about 15 minutes from him, so I was able to go over to his house and check out the Viking gloves before I bought them from him. He also sells regulators and other gear if your in need of anything else.

 

[bcsean]

I'm using Skaana drygloves. No twist action here. Just simple click on, click off. Very easy to use, never been a problem.

www.skaana.com

 

[String]

On a related note, has anyone used the latex seal dry gloves and if so do they generally work ok ?

 

[Atticus]

On a related note, has anyone used the latex seal dry gloves and if so do they generally work ok ?

Well, per my post earlier, I have a pair on the way and will let everyone know what I think of them when they come in next week.