Scubapro Everflex 3mm Lined Dive Glove for Warm Water Diving

As a general rule, thicker neoprene insulates more, so colder water pushes you toward thicker accessories, but fit, dive length, and personal cold tolerance matter as much as the millimeter number. Divers commonly lose a great deal of heat through the head, so a hood is often the highest-value warmth upgrade for the money. Remember that every added piece of neoprene also adds buoyancy you will need to account for.

Boots should fit like a snug athletic shoe, with no heel lift and no crushed toes; a little water inside is normal, a sloshing pocket is not. Try them on with the socks you would actually dive, and remember your fin foot pocket has to accommodate the boot. Hard-sole boots protect on rocky shore entries, while soft-sole boots are lighter and pack smaller for boat and travel diving.

Gloves should be snug across the palm with fingertips reaching the ends without bunching, since trapped air and loose fingertips destroy dexterity. Thicker gloves are warmer but make buckles, clips, and inflator buttons harder to operate, so choose the thinnest glove that keeps you comfortable in your conditions. Try working a clip or buckle while wearing them before you commit.

A hood should seal around the face and neck without restricting your throat or jaw, and lie flat on your head without pulling the mask strap out of position. A loose hood flushes cold water continuously, while an overly tight one is distracting and uncomfortable. Many hoods have a vent to release air trapped during descent, so check yours and burp out any trapped air before you go down.

New neoprene compresses and relaxes with use, so a boot, glove, or hood that feels firm out of the packaging usually settles slightly after a few dives. It should still be snug afterward rather than loose, because neoprene that stretches into a loose fit was probably oversized to begin with. Buy for a snug fit when new, but never for a fit that restricts circulation or breathing.

Yes, because every piece of neoprene you add is buoyancy, and a hood, boots, and thick gloves together can shift your weighting noticeably. Do a proper buoyancy check any time you change your exposure protection rather than assuming your usual weight still works. The weight-check procedure is covered in your training, and a dive professional can help you re-do it.

Rinse them inside and out in fresh water after every dive day, since they hold sweat and salt more than any other gear, and dry them fully inside-out before packing. Dry them out of direct sunlight and never on a heater, because heat hardens neoprene and weakens glued seams. Store them dry and unfolded, as damp neoprene sealed in a bag is how gear picks up a permanent smell.

Scubapro publishes seven sizes for the Everflex 3mm glove: 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL and 2XL, all in black. Each size has its own part number in the 58.129 series, starting with 58.129.000 for 2XS. If you are between sizes or want help matching the glove to your hand measurements, call DiveCatalog at 888-701-4017.

Scubapro positions the Everflex 3mm as a recreational diving glove for temperate to warm-water environments. The 3mm Everflex neoprene provides warmth, comfort and protection while the contoured shape keeps finger dexterity high, so it is a good match for divers who still need to operate clips, buckles and inflator buttons by feel.

X-Foam is the petroleum-free limestone neoprene Scubapro uses in the Everflex 3mm glove. The glove is also put together with a solvent-free, eco-friendly assembly process. Functionally, the material is described as extremely soft and flexible, which is what allows the contoured glove shape to move with your fingers instead of fighting them.

Yes. Scubapro lists an extended cuff design on the Everflex 3mm glove, giving added coverage at the wrist. Inside, the ultra-smooth plush lining is warm and dries fast, so the glove is comfortable between dives.