If you dive in cold water, you already know the problem: once your hands get cold, your dive is basically over. A proper drysuit glove system solves this by keeping your hands completely dry and insulated—even in near-freezing conditions.
This guide will walk you through exactly how to put together a reliable dry glove system, what components you need, and how to choose the right setup for your diving style.
A dry glove system is an add-on for your drysuit that creates a watertight seal around your wrists and gloves, preventing cold water from entering.
Unlike neoprene gloves, which rely on insulation, dry gloves work by:
👉 The result: warmer hands, longer dives, and better control in cold conditions.
To build a dry glove system, you need three key parts:
In order to attach any dry glove system to your suit, you need to either have permanent cuff rings pre-installed (either via the manufacturer or an after-market facility), alternatively if your drysuit has latex or silicone wrist seals, you can purchase the Si-Tech Quick Clamp rings.
We highly recommend having cuff rings installed when purchasing your own drysuit, as they will also allow you to easily change out your wrist seals if you ever tear one (as opposed to having to send the suit in to have the seal glued back on).
All of our rental drysuits at the Diving Locker have cuff-rings pre-installed, but if you’re planning on renting from someone else, it’s a good idea to ask if they have suits with this feature!
This is what connects the glove to your drysuit. Some system include dry gloves as part of the set, but they are also available for purchase separately.Â
These are your gloves that will keep water out, they will attach to the glove ring to complete your dry glove system.
Look for:
Liners are what keep your hands warm inside the dry gloves.
Look For:
👉 Liners are what determine how warm your system actually feels.
Here’s the layering system:
Hand → Thermal liner → Dry glove w/ Cuff Ring → Drysuit ring system
Each layer has a job:
If you dive in cold water conditions like British Columbia, dry glove systems offer major advantages:
👉 Once divers switch to dry gloves, they rarely go back.
A drysuit glove system is one of the most effective upgrades for cold-water diving. It transforms your comfort, extends your dive time, and dramatically improves control in harsh conditions.
If you’re diving in cold Pacific waters, it’s not just an upgrade—it’s essential gear.
Since the days stretch longer, and the ocean temperatures are more inviting, there’s no better time to explore the incredible
In a time where tariffs are looming, and dive gear is often imported from overseas, it’s more important than ever to support Canadian-based dive brands. With fluctuating exchange rates and tariffs on US-manufactured dive equipment,we love making the choice to purchase from Canadian companies like Shearwater Research. By doing so, it
not only supports local businesses but also ensures you’re getting world-class quality without unnecessary added costs.
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