Sudden Flooding of Ultima Dry Glove

[DCN]

We have limited experience with using drygloves, but we have experienced a tiny, tiny leak once (Ultima Twist) It was because a corner of a small tag on the inner wool glove accidentally got stuck, so it was a user error. The ring system and gloves have performed well so far, we try to take good care by keeping everything clean and lubricated, but we know that at some point, we'll have a bigger leak caused by a defective o-ring or punctured glove.

 

[grantmac]

No, i am saying that avoiding the cost and hassle of a ring system for a solution that works all the time is a win.

A pin prick in a glove leaves you with a damp liner. A leaking ring can flood your arm, legs, maybe more. Ask me how i know.

You've used crappy systems, full stop.

 

[davehicks]

You've used crappy systems, full stop.

I've been using dry gloves about nearly 25 years. For the greater span on that time there have only existed crappy ring systems. Perhaps you've discovered the one that is flawless, congratulations! I've used at least 4 different ring systems, all with various degrees of success and satisfaction. Even the good ones are just not as good as the simple reliability of a pull over glove.

If a pull-over leaks you replace it - simple. When a ring system leaks you wonder if you snapped in properly. Is it lubricated? Does it have sand, hair, thread, shirt bits in it. Is the o-ring worn out? Is the ring cracked? Did the glove fold under the sealing cuff? Does the glove have a hole? Etc, etc, etc.

Just because you bought a thing does not mean you need to defend it to the death. That's a sunk-cost fallacy. I've just come to the realization that no system is the best system.

 

[Zef]

Just because you bought a thing does not mean you need to defend it to the death. That's a sunk-cost fallacy. I've just come to the realization that no system is the best system.

From the standpoint of casual observation it would seem you are guilty of the same with regards to pullover gloves...just because it is simpler, cheaper, whatever, and doesn't involve rings "does not mean you need to defend it to the death" either.

Let's not trip over our own bias while calling others out on theirs.

Jut sayin'.

-Z