Lobster Gloves?

[scubasavvy]

Hey guys,

I just ordered a pair of 5 mm Tilos Supratex velcro gloves. I used something similar when I was grabbing bug in Boston Harbor for my instructor on our OW dives, so I figured they'd be ok. Does anyone think differently?

[thesmoothdome]

Why do lobsters need gloves?

Actually never used them, so I'm just here to amuse myself. I'm curious about the gloves though. Gonna check them out. I need a good pair of 5 mil gloves.

[scubasavvy]

Originally Posted by thesmoothdome

Why do lobsters need gloves?

Actually never used them, so I'm just here to amuse myself. I'm curious about the gloves though. Gonna check them out. I need a good pair of 5 mil gloves.

They're on sale, so I jumped on them...

[kiwi]

Yeah, if they have kevlar lining on the outside it helps. Whats your recovery technique? are you guys allowed to spear them?

[rubberduck]

I havent found a pair that has made it to the next season of lobster diving. I do use the snatch and grap technique and reaching under around rocks does a number on them.

let us know how those hold up.

[NitroWill]

[NitroWill]

and this just cause...wow..

[thesmoothdome]

Nice pics Will. Now those are lobster gloves!

[datamunk]

i know that in florida it is illegal to spear a lobster, unless i think if your free diving you can use a polespear, but, i think thats just hte bahamas?

i know with spiny lobsters down here in florida i just buy some dipped gloves, almost like gardenin gloves just to help with the barbs on their tale.

im not one to wear big clunky 5 mm gloves, but, the akona kevlar are a popular buy when i worked at a dive shop, if you need warmth

[scubasavvy]

Yeah, its illegal to use anything but your hands up here. Not even a tickle stick.