RE: [Paddlewise] Gloves - what am I missing?

From: Reeves, Debbie (Debbie) <"Reeves,>
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 17:37:20 -0500
> From: 	Rick Sylvia[SMTP:Rick.Sylvia_at_ferginc.com]
> 
> I don't understand all the interest in wearing gloves for warm weather
> paddling....what am I missing?  I just put on some sun block and go. 
> 
Unfortunately, my skin is so sensitive that sun block (regardless of SPF)
does nothing for me.  My hands are the most sensitive.

> I'm on the southern end of the Cheseapeake Bay, so the middle of summer
> temperatures can stay in the mid 90's for weeks, with humidity that makes
> you break into a sweat just going to the mailbox and back. 
> 
I live in NJ where the temperatures and humidity are the same as yours.
Gloves actually help to keep me cooler.

> So again..... what am I missing? 
> 
Maybe someday I'll *toughen up*.  It sure would be a lot easier.

Debbie Reeves
Sandy Hook, NJ


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