Re: [Paddlewise] Winter gloves for sea kayaking

I have found that raw neoprene gives me the best connection with my
paddle.  If I use gloves with an outer layer of nylon, they slip too
much.  (Of course the raw neoprene ones do not last as long).

For folks who are into the surf or ww, you might watch out for this.
For general paddling it is not that big of a deal.

As far as thickness goes, I prefer thin ones even in crunchy water, for
they allow me more movement.  I realize, though, that folks with poorer
circulation prefer thicker ones.

Cheers,
Richard Culpeper
culpeper_at_geocities.com



Kenneth Cooperstein wrote:

> Paddling in 35 degree air on 40 degree water, what paddling glove will
>
> give the best mix of comfort and feel:
>
> 1) 2 mm neoprene (like Glacier Gloves, $30)
>
> 2) 3 mm neoprene (like Thunderwear, $30)
>
> 3) paint stripping gloves over fleece liners (like Home Depot, 79
> cents).
>
> My paddle is an unfeathered Werner Little Dipper.  I intend to also
> use
> the gloves while canoeing and frostbiting (sailing) under similar
> conditions, so pogies are not the answer.
>
> Ken Cooperstein
>
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