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Mat Bloedorn wrote: ~ >Yes this can be a major advantage to the ring system. Being able to >replace the off the shelf >glove on the ring system with a $4.00 chemical glove is a real >bonus. These can be replaced in >the field in 5 minutes. With the zerbra mussels we have everywhere >here you tend to wear out >gloves quite quickly. > >Of course the disadvantage is that you need to install the rings >which can mean $$$. There are advantages and disadvantes to the ring system. The advantage is that it's easy to repace a glove with a wirst seal, it's relatively easy to don and doff, and there are other advantages to having a "modular" system. The disadvantage is that if the glove pops off under water, your suit is flooded. This is not as unlikely as it sounds, I popped it off once reaching for the swim step. The ring caught, but I missed, and when the step pulled back the ring snapped off. I was done anyway, but this would be no fun at 130 ft. with deco to do. Putting the glove back on under water would at best be very difficult. Maybe your buddy could help. The other problem is that it makes it more difficult to get in and out of the harness, because your wrists are so thick. All in all I like it a lot, and would recommend it. I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. As far as dexterity goes, in 45 F water I find it much increased. The cold really saps the strength out of your fingers, you're a little clumsier with the gloves, but the fact that your hands are warm more than makes up for it. Also, the gloves tend to squeeze when you reach down, which makes them a lot less bulky than on the surface. Cheers, -- Paul Braunbehrens mailto:Bakalite@ba*.co* http://www.daw-mac.com Mailing list for digital audio on the mac -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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