<< ... it has been my experencie that wearing gloves while touring tend to make most people grip the paddle more firmly which frequently contributes to wrist, forearm and elbow problems. >> Agreed, Scott, particularly with the high tech "pre-curved" heavier neoprene gloves. I've got a pair of Otter Paws that I can't wear just for that reason. I'm constantly fighting the bungee effect they have on my hands. With the cheapie neoprene ($9.95 at K-Mart) lighweights I use --- or with the nice ones John Winters uses --- that bungee effect is essentially non-existent, and I personally don't have a problem with tendonitis as a result of the gloves. Given the option, I'll give up a little "paddle sensitivity" for cold water "functionality" any time. Jack ************************************************************************** * My favorite hand protection is a pair of rubber gloves made for paint stripping, etc., over a pair of Patagonia Synchilla glove liners. The main advantage of this combination over Neoprene gloves is less evaporative cooling, especially in a strong wind. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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