Talcum powder

[MORGAN]

Another vote for KY - though I have used unscented shampoo diluted with water 4:1 - it works fine too.

Mike

[Diverlee]

Lee Ann on this board uses it too, swears by it.

Yes I have been using it for years, got the idea from John Orlowski. I go to the Dollar General store and usually buy all they have at $2.00 a tube.(I buy an off brand, not Ky), I get a few odd looks at the check out. I makes slipping in and out easy.

[curtschu]

I use the stuff that came with my drysuit from DR it is called UV Tech a couple of sprays and they are nice and easy to get on and off for at least three or four dives.

[jpdiver]

Baby powder is not recommended for latex seals. It will accelerate the deterioration of them . I use pure talc with no additives which is hard to find. I send away for it. I use it after diving to help preserve the seals between dives.

[Puttzer]

Am I the only one who uses nothing?

[Kelly Jessop]

Baby powder is not recommended for latex seals. It will accelerate the deterioration of them . I use pure talc with no additives which is hard to find. I send away for it. I use it after diving to help preserve the seals between dives.

http://www.gemplers.com/product/63/1-lb-Tire-Talc

[MORGAN]

Am I the only one who uses nothing?

I used nothing for quite a while, 'til a seal stuck to my hand as I was pushing it through and tore. A fairly new one, too.

Mike

[cavediver27]

I use tire talc from NAPA. It is nothing but pure talc with no additives or scents. It's cheap and comes in a large canister that lasts a long time.

[FW]

Am I the only one who uses nothing?

Nope, not the only one

I seem to sweat enough to slide right in

[CaverSTAN]

I use a light soap & water to get my hands in, and to get them out. I use Silicone on the latex seals when the suit is not in use. I know the manufatures say not to use Silcone ( I use the pump spray only). But after diving drysuits for 23 years, having 3 of them now, and just now having to replace a 5 year old set on my TLS 350 with 250+ dives on it, tell me silicon does not work!

My other dive team members are always busting seals.



Stan