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To: techdiver@aquanaut.com
Cc: jshepherd1@mm*.co*
From: "Daniel Gault" <djgault@wo*.at*.ne*>
Subject: Re: Dry gloves.
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 97 17:26:47 PST
Josh -

2 common methods.

Type 1 (the Viking System) uses a pair of interlocking cuffs over which =
a latex or rubber glove is stretched.  This system incorporates the glove=
 into the suit system; often a straw allows for equilization between the =
air in the glove and the air in the suit.  You generally need a glove lin=
er to insulate your hand from the cold so make sure of your sizing.  The =
only major drawback is a puncture of the latex glove may flood the suit.

Note:  this only works with latex wrist seals.

Type 2 is to use a heavy wet suit glove, gauntlet or mitt and pull it ove=
r the wrist seal.  Be careful not to tear, tuck or twist the wrist seal =
to insure no leaks.

Dan

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>
> Could someone explain to me the way that dry gloves go together onto =
a
> suit?
>
> Thanks,
> Josh.
>
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