How thick of scuba gloves should I get?

Question

I am looking for a pair in minnesota waters at about 25-100 feet deep and some florida quarry diving, should I get 3 mm or 5?

Thanks!

Shane

Answer 1

You should get five millimeters and if you see them, buy the kind marked something like, "semi-dry" so that way you will stay even warmer.

Answer 2

I would go with 5. they'll keep your hands warmer in the cold water of minnesota. And if you go to 100 feet it will be cold.

Answer 3

well which ever is better for you you can go to www.primescuba.com and ask them they have a great selection and good pricing

Answer 4

What the water temps you'll be diving in?  Sounds like you'll want the 5mm for MN. diving. Your water temps are probably a lot like mine, Where I use a 5mm Kevlar palmed glove.   Florida quarries you may only need reef gloves (or no gloves) to dive with.

Answer 5

If it's cold enough to warrant using them, then opt for the 5mm given the choice. Personally, I've never seen neo gloves offered in anything but a 5mm. Certainly not a 3mm anywhere near me in the Toronto area. Reef gloves, yes, a thinner material and not usually neo. Those don't offer much in the way of exposure protection, they're more for protection against skin abrasion or contact with fire coral.