Cutting Silicone Wrist Seals

[pauldw]

I've trimmed mine, but not with scissors. A sharp razor blade, after pushing a full plastic bottle (so it doesn't crumple) through the inside of the wrist seal so the seal doesn't wiggle around and there's something of a cutting board (tube) for backing. A larger jug for the neck seal. Make sure the spot where the cut comes around and joins the original start of the cut, is very smooth so it doesn't become an uneven spot more likely to tear.

 

[Scuba Cobra]

With or without lube of some kind?

Without.

 

[p_kos]

Without.

Yup. If you need lube to get in/out of silicone wrist seals then you’re doing it wrong. An equipment solution to a skill problem.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

Ok...I didn't get a chance to walk around nude with my seals on...maybe tomorrow. With everyone's suggestions and experiences I think I have a pretty good idea what to do.

Thanks.

 

[mmerriman]

Unless you got small seals you shouldn’t have to trim them

DUI Seals are closed cones - they ALWAYS require trimming

 

[rob.mwpropane]

DUI Seals are closed cones - they ALWAYS require trimming

Excuse my ignorance, are they latex?

 

[rjack321]

Excuse my ignorance, are they latex?

DUI makes both latex and silicon seals.
Both when new are closed cones that require trimming

 

[Scuba Cobra]

Excuse my ignorance, are they latex?

No. Their seals are silicone, but come shaped like a delicious waffle ice cream cone.

DUI ZipSeals™ - Silicone Wrist, Pair | Dive Gear Express®

 

[lexvil]

DUI Seals are closed cones - they ALWAYS require trimming

A good reason to avoid DUI

 

[Scuba Cobra]

A good reason to avoid DUI

Why is that?