Dive gloves - another thought

**Kev Martin** · 02-14-2007, 01:19 PM

I may be teaching everyones granny how to suck eggs but:

Do you find that when you are ready to start your second dive of the day, your neoprene gloves are quite difficult to put on? Cold, wet and limp - they just don't want to play! You will get them on so far and then you are left with about a half inch of floppy neoprene at the end of each finger.

We find that by using a pair of plastic gloves, the type that you can get at the diesel fuel pump on a garage forecourt, the neoprene gloves just glide on.

I know that some of the more affluent of our readers will tell us that they always take two pair of gloves, but we Yorkshiremen are pretty tight with our 'brass'.

**dalehall** · 02-14-2007, 05:23 PM

If I'm thinking about the right type of gloves (big, one size fits all, very loosely) Wouldn't all the plastic bunch up in places under the gloves and get on your nerves during the dive?

**glynneco** · 02-14-2007, 08:04 PM

Wow, I don't know where to begin with this. There are so many different reponses all of them with a dual meaning. First, one size does not fit all. Second, if MY brass was wraped too tight i would speak several octaves higher. Third.... well you see where this is leading. Just remember always dive safe!

MgicTwnger · 02-14-2007, 08:54 PM

For help getting into anything neoprene, try "suit snot" - 1/2 hair conditioner, 1/2 water. Works like a charm.

**Kev Martin** · 02-15-2007, 09:58 AM

Dale - yes, one and the same type of glove. Must admit that 'bunching' has never been a problem.

glynneco - 'brass' is what Ally and myself call money in Yorkshire. You could be right about us singing several octaves higher if you tried to part us from it!!

MgicTwnger - gross!! I love it! Told some of the lads that I dive with and they are all looking forward to giving it a try. I am a bit apprehensive as the wife may get a little suspicious - my being a little sparse on top! Of course, I cant wait to tell her that I need her hair conditioner for "SUIT SNOT". Classic.

**dalehall** · 02-15-2007, 02:16 PM

Thanks Kev.. After thinking about your location, I must be a fair weather diver now.. I lived in the UK (Spaldwick, Cambs and St. Ives, Cambs) for 5 1/2 years, while stationed there in the Air Force, and I'm not sure I could dive in that weather.

I've got a mate in Sandy, Beds that used to be a diver, but gave it up after a heart attack. I just don't see how y'all can do it.. Dry suit, I guess.. Enjoy it!! You're a better man than I.. (Same to you Northern Divers)

**Resqdivemedic** · 03-05-2007, 01:13 AM

I never tried the plastic/latex gloves under neoprene gloves. Being a paramedic, I am used to working with these type gloves. I notice that when I wear them under a pair of leather work gloves my hands get cold alot faster. I dont know if this is true under neoprene. I keep a couple of pairs of gloves in my dive bag. Dry gloves go on easier than wet ones. Dive safe.

ding · 03-17-2007, 09:12 PM

I find a good breakfast in the morning and gloves are no problemo

On a more serious note petrol pump gloves do work...

Vegas · 05-01-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MgicTwnger

For help getting into anything neoprene, try "suit snot" - 1/2 hair conditioner, 1/2 water. Works like a charm.

I just wanted to report that I tried this, and it helps!
I have learned several tips for getting into my wetsuit now, hooray! ...yet
The place I'd always get hung up was my heels - the ankles are a bit small on my suit, and that little "pop" to get my feet through was a challenge every time.
I now have a little spray bottle with some 99 cent hair conditioner & water in it, I spray it on my feet, and it really helps.
I had to say thank you for tip! It's already saved me time and energy I'd rather spend underwater!

MgicTwnger · 05-01-2007, 08:28 PM

Snot rules!