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latex seals

what do people use on their seals to aid getting on and off

ive been using talc,works fine but is v messy

found on sat seals were stiff due to the cold and ended up getting a big leak through the neck

i know you can get seal saver but its £4.00 for a small bottle

there must be a cheaper alternative ?
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K Y Jelly does the trick, try not to use both KY and talc - makes a hell of a mess!
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can you use baby oil ??
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can you use baby oil ??
Nope ! it will dissolve the latex . . . . . . .
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Nothing at all - just slip a finger under the seal and pull your head/hand through!
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I find when it's cold I don't need any lube, the seals slide on and off with ease. When I'm a little warmer I use a little talc.
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I use talc and silicon grease from a
plumbers merchant.

I use the silicon grease to keep the seals
soft and lubricated and then on the day of the
dive if repeat diving I use talc.

Cheers ozone.

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get down to your local vet,and ask for some "vet lubigel",it's what i use(honest!!),nice and slippy,and it's ok for latex.Some dive shops sell it under the name of jollop,but it's pricey that way.
just looked at the price for lubigel,£3.07 for 500 ml,lasts for ages.

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Or just get a suit with proper seals on it made of neoprene
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Go to the rubber johnny section in the supermarket and get any of the water based lubes from there. I got a bottle of this stuff that glows in the dark the other day, it's really cool and it will never get lost on a night dive.
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