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Working as a diver for the US Antarctic Program for the past ten years or so, I think I have tried most combinations for trying to keep warm. We normally use Viking suits with DUI underwear. We had been using Capilene under the DUI but discovered this past season that Polartec dive suits work *far* better. Very toasty. When diving on the Antarctic Peninsula where water temps average 30 degrees (F). We normally use three fingered wet suit gloves with Capilene five finger glove liners underneath. At McMurdo where the water temps are closer to 28 degrees (F), we find that it is hard to beat the Viking three finger dry mitts (#114580001). Under these we wear the Viking inners and a pair of Capilene five finger glove liners. We also place a piece of parachute cord under the suit wrist seal to allow air into the gloves. At first the Mitts seem a bit clumsy but with practice I have little trouble working my camera, video or various sampling devises. I've never found five finger dry gloves to be very warm. The other piece of protective gear that I find indispensable is a Henderson Ice Cap. A full face mask that I wear under the Viking hood. It and the Polartec dive suit have made the most significant difference in dive comfort. Those little air activated, disposable heat pads are nice for both your gloves and down at your feet. We have been wanting to try Argon but logistic concerns have not allowed it as of yet. Of course, insuring that everything is loose fitting is the key to keeping warm. Cheers- Rob Robbins
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