{"id":1051,"date":"2021-01-07T01:37:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T01:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/?p=1051"},"modified":"2023-07-27T03:58:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T03:58:28","slug":"gloves-for-drysuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/gloves-for-drysuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Gloves for Drysuit + Buy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When diving, having the right protection is paramount to your comfort and completing the tasks you set out to do. Most people using drysuits forget the all-important protection of their feet, hands and the head not knowing that not having protection for these parts of the body poses more danger than exposing the rest of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the hands, in particular, you will need them to be warm and protected from sharp objects and animal stings but still free enough to hold things and do other activities in the water. The answer to that is a pair of high-quality gloves that can be combined with your drysuit for the best level of protection and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We reviewed dozens of drysuit gloves focusing on aspects such as the materials used, the level of comfort, their style, thickness, closure and others. We settled on 7 of the best to go with your drysuit in different conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUSA Tropical Glove<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First up is the TUSA Tropical Glove for diving in warm waters. This pair of gloves has a hook and loop wrist strap for a strong closure mechanism with sewn seams that keep it together avoiding any tearing when in use. It\u2019s a full finger design hence covers the whole palm up to the wrist and into the arm of the drysuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TUSA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It has a textured palm design to add to the grip of the arm making it easy to grasp on items or adjust your gear while underwater. You also get a custom fit for the wrists thanks to its adjustable wrist strap. Beyond that, it has a soft and stretchy backing to add to your comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Hook and loop wrist strap for closure.<\/li>
  • Full finger design covers the whole arm.<\/li>
  • Made of high-quality Poly-Vinyl and Poly-Mesh materials.<\/li>
  • Sewn seams prevent tearing.<\/li>
  • Textured palms for extra grip.<\/li>
  • Lightweight and easy to travel with.<\/li>
  • Custom fit for the wrist closure.<\/li>
  • Soft and stretchy for extra comfort.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Uninsulated hence suited only for warm waters.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Apart from being only suited to warm waters, these gloves are the most comfortable we ever tried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      XS Scuba 5mm Dry Five Pyrostretch Dry Gloves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      These gloves look great and perform even better than they look. From the outset, they’re two simple black gloves that could pass for just about any pair of gloves. However, these are high quality Pyrostretch neoprene gloves at 5mm of thickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      XS Scuba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      This means you can dive into the coldest of waters without feeling cold or having water come into contact with your hands. They have one of the best stretching factors ensuring they fit snuggly keeping out water and ensuring a good grasp. They come with a cool mesh bag packaging for ease of travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • 5mm thick for use in cold waters.<\/li>
      • Made of high quality Pyrostretch neoprene.<\/li>
      • High stretch for comfort and fit.<\/li>
      • Non-slip surface for proper grip.<\/li>
      • Waterproof to keep out the water.<\/li>
      • Cool mesh bag for easy packing and travel.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • None<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          With most cold-water diving drysuits being made of neoprene, this pair of gloves completes your look and gives you the confidence of knowing you can dive without getting cold or wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Lavacore Five Finger Gloves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          This pair of gloves are made from a combination of Lycra, Merino sheep fleece and Stretch Polyurethane. What you get is a lightweight material that’s very warm and dries fast once you’re out of the water. For this reason, it\u2019s used either as a primary glove or a layer on the skin where one can add another pair of gloves on it for use in cold waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Lavacore Five Finger <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          It has sewn seams and covers the whole hand up to the wrist for proper protection. It has a thin layer of material hence can’t be used in very cold waters on its own. However, it can be used for many different water activities including skiing and surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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