Wet gloves for dry suit?

[emttim]

Ok, so I'm just recently getting into dry suit diving, now that I have my own custom DUI suit. The issue I'm having over and over is that I have 5mm Pinnacle Kevlar gloves...these are the gauntlet kind. They just really don't fit that well with the wrist cuff seals. I also absolutely hate the lack of dexterity I have with my fingers. I'm looking at getting some short gloves, possibly some 3mm gloves, and wanted to see if anyone has done this with a dry suit?

I've been reading up on it, and it sounds like everyone recommends dry gloves, but I'm aware that the dexterity is even more non-existence with dry gloves and I don't have the money for them right now anyway.

 

[Ben_ca]

I use wet gloves with my drysuit. My hands haven't been getting that cold lately I recently also upgraded to a 300 g thinsulate. I think that my hands stay warmer now because my core is well insulated. I haven't found a need to go dry (again.. Had drygloves on last suit) yet..

YMMV

Ben

 

[mikemill]

I wear wet gloves with my drysuit. I actually have a pair of dry gloves but I didn't notice enough warmth to justify the hassle.

 

[emttim]

What thickness are your wet gloves? Do you guys use a 3mm or 5mm or 7mm?

That's kind of where I'm at too...I have a very thick DUI thermal which keeps my core nice and toasty warm, so I figure that will help keep my hands warm anyway. I don't want the hassle of dry gloves either.

 

[mikemill]

I use 5mm gloves. The only time it is a problem is when scootering and the water is real cold.

 

[MarineResearch]

I use wet gloves and my hands never get cold. I find that 3 mm is more than adequate for any temperature from 45F and up. In warmer water (>65F) I wear gloves that have the finger tips cut off for maximum dexterity.

 

[ianr33]

I often use 3mm gloves with the fingers cut off. Works fine in 68F water ,sucks in 50F water.

 

[rhwestfall]

look at "4th Element" (wet gloves)

 

[emttim]

look at "4th Element" (wet gloves)

Damn those look like some badass gloves. Too bad the only dealer of them nearby never carries them in stock...not sure how I feel about ordering gloves online blind without looking at 'em first.

 

[rhwestfall]

can't help ya there bud.... pursuade him to get some...