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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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    Quote Originally Posted by mark pallister View Post
    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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