Bigblue Gloves, Hoods, and Handles

Bigblue Gloves, Hoods & Handles — Mount Your Light, Free Your Hands

Holding a dive light during an entire dive has real costs: one hand is occupied that could be steadying a camera, signaling a buddy, equalizing, or gripping a surface. Bigblue's hands-free mounting solutions — the Goodman Glove system and related handles — exist to solve this problem. Instead of gripping the light, you wear it on the back of your hand, or mount it to a handle that can be clipped off when not needed.

The Goodman Glove has been a fixture in cave diving for decades — technical divers discovered that mounting the primary light on the back of the hand frees both hands for navigation, guideline management, and equipment handling in overhead environments. Bigblue adapted this concept for recreational and photography divers: the same hands-free benefit, in a form factor that works for night divers, photographers, and anyone who wants both hands available underwater.

At DiveCatalog.com, we carry the full Bigblue hands-free mounting range: the standard Neoprene Goodman Glove, the Mini Goodman Glove, the Glove with Easy Release for photography and rig-mounted use, and the Neoprene Hood for head-mounted lighting. DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Bigblue dealer.

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The Bigblue Glove & Hood Range

Bigblue Neoprene Goodman Glove

The standard Goodman Glove is a neoprene mitt with an integrated mount on the back of the hand that accepts compatible Bigblue lights. The light sits on the dorsal surface of the hand — pointing forward when your hand is in the natural diving/swimming position. When you signal your buddy, point at something, or adjust your equipment, the light moves with your hand and continues to illuminate what you're looking at. No grip required; no fumbling to repositioning a dropped light. Designed to fit over a 3mm–5mm dive glove for use in cold or temperate water. Foam padding provides comfort and insulation.

Bigblue Neoprene Goodman Glove Mini

The Mini Goodman Glove is a compact version of the standard Goodman, designed for smaller hands or for use in warm tropical water where a minimal, lightweight mount is preferred over the full-neoprene construction. Same functional concept — light mounts on the back of the hand — in a smaller, lighter form factor.

Bigblue Glove with Easy Release

The Easy Release Glove uses a mount glove construction (durable faux leather with integrated mount) combined with a quick-release mechanism that allows the light to be detached from the glove with a single pull. This makes it ideal for photographers who want the Goodman Glove for navigation and site exploration, but need to detach the light quickly to position it for a specific shot. Light not included — compatible with Bigblue lights that use the two-prong mounting square (1800 series and above).

Bigblue Neoprene Hood

The Neoprene Hood provides head-mounted illumination — the light mounts on the forehead of the hood, pointing forward. Head-mounted lighting illuminates whatever you're looking at, keeping both hands entirely free. Particularly useful for technical divers doing valve drills, gas management, and equipment checks that require both hands; for videographers using cameras in both hands; and for scientific divers collecting samples. The hood provides additional thermal protection at the head for cold-water use. Compatible with standard Bigblue lights via the two-prong mounting system.

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Choosing Between Glove and Hood Mounting

Both solve the same problem — hands-free light — but their behavior underwater is different. A glove-mounted light moves with your hand: when your arm is extended and your hand is up, the light is pointing up; when your hand is at your side, the light is pointing to the side. This is intuitive for navigation because where you reach is where the light goes. A hood-mounted light moves with your head: wherever you're looking, the light is pointing. This is useful when you need to look in multiple directions rapidly — a head-mounted light illuminates your current field of attention automatically.

Many technical divers use both: a primary canister light on a Goodman Glove for main illumination, and a smaller backup on a hood for hands-free secondary lighting. Recreational divers typically find the Goodman Glove the more versatile single option.

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Handles and Mounting Hardware

Beyond glove and hood mounts, Bigblue's handles and grip options allow lights to be used in configurations that sit between handheld and camera-mounted:

Gun Grip Handle: A pistol-grip style handle that allows one-handed operation of a light with better control and reduced fatigue compared to holding the light body directly. Useful for videographers who want to reposition a video light quickly between shots without removing it from a mount. Attaches to compatible light bodies or ball-mount systems.

Other handles and mounting brackets are available in the collection for specific rig configurations — browse the collection above for current options and contact us if you need help identifying the right mount for your specific light model and use case.

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Compatibility Notes

Bigblue's glove and hood mounts are designed for lights that use the two-prong mounting square (standard on the 1800-lumen series and above). Smaller lights (the AL450 series and compact lights) use a different mounting interface and may require a separate adapter or ball mount for glove/hood use. Check your light's mounting system before ordering — if you're unsure, contact us with your light model and we'll confirm compatibility.

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Who Are Bigblue Gloves and Hoods For?

Diver Type	Recommended Mount	Key Reason
Night divers who want both hands free	Neoprene Goodman Glove	Light follows hand movement; natural navigation; no grip fatigue
Underwater photographers	Glove with Easy Release	Hands-free navigation with quick-detach for repositioning the light for shots
Technical and cave divers	Neoprene Goodman Glove (standard)	Industry-standard hands-free primary light mount for overhead environments
Scientific / collection divers	Neoprene Hood	Head-tracking light leaves both hands fully free for specimen collection
Videographers with two-camera rig	Neoprene Hood or Gun Grip	Both hands on cameras; light tracks gaze or is held independently
Warm-water divers (minimal kit)	Mini Goodman Glove	Compact form factor; no thermal neoprene needed in warm water

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Why Buy Bigblue Gloves and Hoods from DiveCatalog.com?

• Authorized Bigblue dealer — genuine products, full manufacturer warranty
• Full mounting range available — standard, mini, easy-release, and hood configurations
• Expert compatibility advice — our team can confirm which mount works with your specific light
• Fast shipping — in-stock items ship within one business day
• Rewards program — earn points on every purchase

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bigblue Gloves, Hoods, and Handles

What is a Goodman Glove?

A Goodman Glove is a dive glove with an integrated mount on the back of the hand that holds a dive light in position without gripping. The light moves with the hand, illuminating wherever the hand is pointing, and leaving the fingers free for other tasks. Originally developed for cave diving, now widely used by night divers, photographers, and technical divers in any environment where having both hands free is useful.

What lights are compatible with the Bigblue Goodman Gloves?

Bigblue Goodman Gloves are designed for lights that use the two-prong mounting square — standard on Bigblue lights in the 1800-lumen series and above. Contact us with your specific light model and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.

What is the difference between the standard and Mini Goodman Glove?

The standard Neoprene Goodman Glove is a full neoprene mitt that fits over a 3mm–5mm dive glove — suited for cold to temperate water where you're already wearing a dive glove beneath it. The Mini Goodman Glove is a smaller, lighter version for warm-water use or smaller hands, without the full neoprene construction.

What is the Easy Release mechanism on the Easy Release Glove?

The Easy Release is a quick-detach system that allows the mounted light to be removed from the glove with a single pull — useful for photographers who want to remove the light from the glove mount to position it for a specific shot, then re-attach it for navigation. The standard Goodman Glove does not have this feature; the light stays mounted throughout the dive.

Can I use a Bigblue light on a hood and a Goodman Glove simultaneously?

If you have two lights, yes — one on the glove, one on the hood. Many cave and technical divers configure a primary light on a Goodman Glove and a backup or secondary light on a hood mount. Both lights require compatible mounting interfaces.

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Free your hands. Browse the full Bigblue gloves, hoods, and handles collection above and reach out if you'd like help identifying the right mounting solution for your light and diving style.