Dry Glove Material

[Chris H]

I've been using the Atlas 660 PVC gloves for a lot of years (probably 20) They are cheap, and durable. The downside may be the dexterity, and when they are cold they are tough to get on. It was -2°F on my most recent dive, and the gloves aren't very pliable in those temperatures. There is a nitrile version CS720 that is supposed to be more durable and offer better dexterity, but it didn't come in a large enough size for me. I wear the 2XL 660. I use them with Si-Tec rings.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I use 2XL 720s quite often. They're stretchy.

 

[bobmaggi]

I just changed over to the 720’s, size wise they are smaller than the 620’s but seem more flexible. I need to use them a few more times in cold water to see if I like them better than the 620’s.

 

[eweingarden]

Any difference in durability from one material to another (latex vs nitrile vs pvc)?

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Definitely! SeaJay posted a chart that really helps. You can download the large file at http://www.deepsouthdivers.org/gloves.jpg

 

[eweingarden]

Definitely! SeaJay posted a chart that really helps. You can download the large file at http://www.deepsouthdivers.org/gloves.jpg
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Thank you.

 

[eweingarden]

I use 2XL 720s quite often. They're stretchy.

Max - As this is my first experience with dry gloves, I'm not sure how to size them. I see you use a 2XL. My hand measures 9" across the knuckles, and then add the thickness of a liner. What is your hand size that warrants a 2XL? Thanks.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

 

[lexvil]

Max - As this is my first experience with dry gloves, I'm not sure how to size them. I see you use a 2XL. My hand measures 9" across the knuckles, and then add the thickness of a liner. What is your hand size that warrants a 2XL? Thanks.

I assume you meant to say around the knuckles? My hand is 9” around, prefer 2x gloves so I can fit thick liners.

 

[eweingarden]

Yes, I meant the circumference. Thanks for the photos.