Rolock 90

[lexvil]

Just so we're all on the same page... it was definitely @Boarderguy fault...right?

Was there a question?

 

[Boarderguy]

So much hate. I didn't realize I had so much free real-estate.

 

[MaxAir]

Thanks. I was referring to the large diameter o-rings on the cuffs. I thought maybe they shouldn't be lubed prior to seating so they are locked in pretty good. I saw they show lubing the glove side flat part so that it slides easily over those o-rings.

My thoughts regarding your issues are that:

1) you received a suspicious set of rings because these should come with the suit side o-rings pre installed.

2) the o-rings you were provided and installed yourself are maybe not the correct spec, especially the one used on the side that will let the glove cuff not rotate. Perhaps the o-ring is thicker than norm causing excess tightness, or not properly seated in the suit side cuff groove.

Personally, I do need to periodically lube the cuff o-rings with silicone grease in order to permit the wrist-twist method to rotate the cuffs open after diving cold water. Even then, I have the need to get the rotation started using my opposite hand - the cuffs are definitely on the snug side.

 

[JoeTPhilly]

My thoughts regarding your issues are that:

1) you received a suspicious set of rings because these should come with the suit side o-rings pre installed.

2) the o-rings you were provided and installed yourself are maybe not the correct spec, especially the one used on the side that will let the glove cuff not rotate. Perhaps the o-ring is thicker than norm causing excess tightness, or not properly seated in the suit side cuff groove.

Personally, I do need to periodically lube the cuff o-rings with silicone grease in order to permit the wrist-twist method to rotate the cuffs open after diving cold water. Even then, I have the need to get the rotation started using my opposite hand - the cuffs are definitely on the snug side.

I agree about the rings. I think I got some out of spec rings. I purchased from DGX and the system would be out of stock and then become available for like one day. I have a feeling the kits were being put together to send to DGX with whatever leftover stock the distributor had available at the time. I bet I got rings from different batches. I set the two glove side rings side by side on a table and one appears taller than the other.

As to the o-rings they weren't installed and as you pointed out they should have been pre-installed. I see this as an indication the kit was put together from whatever stock was available. I did test the o-rings by swapping sides but it had no effect on the problem.

I have been in touch with the distributor and he has been great. He offered to send me rings from a demo model because I am diving this weekend. However, I said I could wait until he receives new stock from the manufacturer. I am hopeful I will get the new system soon and it remedies the problems.

 

[JoeTPhilly]

I received my replacement Rolock 90 kit and Rolock has changed some things on their latest version. They worked well so I am happy. The only concern I have is the new white index markings will wear off. I thought the paint would be gone after some diving and expressed my concern. I have been told they should not come off as they are put on by laser. We shall see...

There is no longer a right and left suit side ring. The suit side ring now has a white arrow pointing forward in the middle and white arrows to the left and right pointing inward:

The glove side ring has one white arrow pointing back to use in indexing. They also put the Rolock logo on the system:

The system is seated when the arrows align. They did away with the indented dots:

They also moved the stop pin locations. It is easier to show in a picture the different locations. Below is the new right side glove ring above the old ones. I have aligned the index to where you would mate them and then twist inward to seat:

Below is the right side of the new system seated:

 

[MaxBottomtime]

I used a white paint marker for the round marks on my rings. The paint has stayed on.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

I received my replacement Rolock 90 kit and Rolock has changed some things on their latest version. They worked well so I am happy. The only concern I have is the new white index markings will wear off. I thought the paint would be gone after some diving and expressed my concern. I have been told they should not come off as they are put on by laser. We shall see...

There is no longer a right and left suit side ring. The suit side ring now has a white arrow pointing forward in the middle and white arrows to the left and right pointing inward:
View attachment 852000

The glove side ring has one white arrow pointing back to use in indexing. They also put the Rolock logo on the system:
View attachment 852001

The system is seated when the arrows align. They did away with the indented dots:
View attachment 852002

They also moved the stop pin locations. It is easier to show in a picture the different locations. Below is the new right side glove ring above the old ones. I have aligned the index to where you would mate them and then twist inward to seat:
View attachment 852003
Below is the right side of the new system seated:
View attachment 852004

So what you're saying is "take that @Boarderguy"

 

[Boarderguy]

So what you're saying is "take that @Boarderguy"

No, he's saying "I'm making due" with the less than stellar product he bought. He's happy and hoping it works well for him.