Dry Gloves???

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I have used the Viking traditional rings, Viking Bayonet rings and the SiTech system.  If I had to rank them in order I would place SiTech (permanent rings) first, Viking traditional second and Bayonet third.  The SiTech permanent mounted system has been the most flexible system.  I can use either the docking rings with any glove or just Magid pullovers just like the Viking traditional.  The key point to the SiTech has been the ability to quickly and easily change a wrist seal.  I currently have the Bayonet system on my DUI and the SiTech on by BARE and will probably be having the SiTech mounted on my DUI over winter.  The Bayonet is ok but if you tighten the rings too much they are a real bear to get off.  Also they have grip tabs on the outer rings so you can't use a pullover glove.

Probably the most reliable system for "sealing" would be the traditional Viking or SiTech with pullover gloves.  Same idea both ways, the glove pulls over the ring with the elasticity of the glove providing the seal.  Simple and effective.  The downfall is that sometimes elastic gloves are prone to rips and slices.  You can use the coated fabric gloves (blue smurfs) on most docking systems.  They are tough and very resistance to rips and slices. Any docking ring system is going to have mechanical downfalls with a O-ring.  The SiTech had a few leaks in the beginning but just making sure the glove is properly seated in the ring along with keeping the oring clean has solved any leak problems.