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Thanks to all who replied to my question.  I talked with a person I know
who just bought them & tried them out, and he likes them a lot.  Of course,
the primary disadvantages that I have heard include:

- Difficult to don

- Equalization problems

- Risk of tears and rips.

I have also received this e-mail from one person who bought a pair:

>I've used the dry 5 glove with wonderful results.  By inserting a thin strip
>of felt under the rist seal and into the glove the gloves become anintegrated
>pressurized part of the dry suit.  I haven't blown them off, ahad a seal
>leak, or torn them.  My understanding is DUI makes a kevlar over glove for
>them but I can't imagine it necessary.  My hands never got cold in an hours
>worth of exposure in 39 degree water.  A great inexpensive solution to
>keeping the paddys warm.

In light of all the responses, I think I am willing to give them a chance.
I think I will try the "felt strip" equalization method, and try wearing
an overglove... I'm not sure whether I should shell out additional $$$
for the DUI kevlar, or try something cheaper such as leather, or even a
gardener's glove.  With all the nice people to help me on the boat, I
won't have to try donning them all by myself.

Thanks again,

Christina

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