Can anyone out there recommend paddling gloves? Keeping warm is not an issue; in fact, they should be for warm weather paddling. We are concerned primarily about sun protection. I was thinking thin neoprene or even lycra. Any ideas? Thanks, Josh ============================================================================== Dr. Joshua Teitelbaum, Research Fellow Tel: [972] 3-640-6448 Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and Fax: [972] 3-641-5802 African Studies Tel Aviv University Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978 Israel E-mail:teitelba_at_post.tau.ac.il www.dayan.org ============================================================================== *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 1/17/01 6:13:34 AM, teitelba_at_post.tau.ac.il writes: << Can anyone out there recommend paddling gloves? Keeping warm is not an issue; in fact, they should be for warm weather paddling. We are concerned primarily about sun protection. I was thinking thin neoprene or even lycra. Any ideas? >> The fingerless gloves with the mesh back seem to work fine for me. I've used them for a couple of years and just get a bit of a tan on the back of my hands, not enough to worry me. The gloves allow for dexterity with protection for everything but the fingertips. The thumb is fully covered. Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Joshua Teitelbaum wrote: > > Can anyone out there recommend paddling gloves? Keeping warm is not an > issue; in fact, they should be for warm weather paddling. We are concerned > primarily about sun protection. I was thinking thin neoprene or even > lycra. Any ideas? I use diving gloves made of thin cloth with a little rubberized coating. I think the SCUBA folks call them reef gloves. Just a thin layer of fabric between you and the world, and grippy on the outside. They cost about $4 around here. -- Steve Cramer *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> ---------- > From: Joshua Teitelbaum[SMTP:teitelba_at_post.tau.ac.il] > > \Can anyone out there recommend paddling gloves? Keeping warm is not an > issue; in fact, they should be for warm weather paddling. We are > concerned > primarily about sun protection. I was thinking thin neoprene or even > lycra. Any ideas? > Since I am very allergic to the sun, my hands (and other parts) must always be covered. I have been very happy with the gloves (#3910) from Sun Precautions (800) 882-7860; <http://www.sunprecautions.com>. They are somewhat pricey $35.95 but very thin imitation leather that are easy to slip on, light and snug fitting. Debbie Reeves Sandy Hook, NJ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I would think that the warm water gloves skin divers use would work well. I know Dacor makes a warm water diving glove. Also check out the 2mm neoprene warm water gloves listed on this page...http://www.diverdiscount.com/divinggloves.html. Good luck, Mark At 05:48 AM 1/17/01 , you wrote: >Can anyone out there recommend paddling gloves? ___________________________________ Mark Mastalski, Assistant Director Cooperative Education & Internship Program University of Wisconsin - Madison 1415 Engineering Drive, Room 1150 Madison, WI 53706-1619 (608) 262-7504 www.engr.wisc.edu/services/ecs *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Sailors' gloves work well, as well. You can get fingerless gloves with a pleather palm for grip, and you can get the same with fingers. Gives some UV protection to the back of the hand. Gill (UK) makes excellent gloves --- seem to be the glove of choice in the sailing community in Annapolis, Maryland, where, in summer, you can almost walk across the harbor by hopping across sailboat decks. Big sailboat decks. Jack *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Paddling the humid warm air temperatures (90~100 degrees plus) and warm water temperature (over 70 degrees F) of the Chesapeake Bay during the summer months, sometimes touring sunrise to near sunset, I have done a lot of searching for highly breathable, ultra comfortable, balanced grip sun protection for the hands. The best product I've found so far (by far) are full finger Ground Force (Mtn.) Biking gloves from Specialized with mesh backs (hand & fingers), Amura (? - fake suede) grip area with a more hardened leather area running from the index finger to thumb which provides good slide and wear resistance. I usually pick up a couple pairs at a time while on sale under $ 10 / pair from biking mail order catalogues. In store I think they run about $ 12~13 a pair. They're comfortable down to about 65 degree water temp. and 55 degree air temp. And they wear like iron, but I keep losing mine to the Bay during on-water breaks. As they offer better grip, feel, and slide than bare hands and all other hand wear tried thus far, they are my first choice for surf, storm, and general hurricane paddling. One more added bonus - they have a leather strip across the knuckles to help 'em wear better when knuckling off of pilings, seawalls, reef and freighters. ([:-)> No ties to the company, yada, yada, Vince *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 1/17/01 9:27:07 AM, dreeves_at_lucent.com writes: << I have been very happy with the gloves (#3910) from Sun Precautions (800) 882-7860; <http://www.sunprecautions.com>. They are somewhat pricey $35.95 but very thin imitation leather that are easy to slip on, light and snug fitting. >> I bought their shirt, pants and hat last year. Really good stuff, works well and it's nice and light. Part of my standard summer paddling gear now. Jed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I really like the finger-less NRS paddling gloves. I think they are around $15 US. They are basically the same thing as biking gloves, but designed for kayaking. I use gloves off and on in warm weather. Basically, my hands will say, this blisters hurts wear gloves, then I do. I haven't noticed a difference in performance. Strangely, I feel like I have a more powerful grip when I wear neo gloves in the winter. Like, maybe I'm a superhero or something. -Patrick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Josh, >Can anyone out there recommend paddling gloves? In New Zealand we are particulary susceptable to sun burning. One of our kayaking shops has fingerless gloves made of thin neoprene that only cover the tops of the hands. It is secured to your hand with small loops that your fingers and thumb go through. (You end up looking like you have webbed frog feet with them on). This method means that your palms and fingers are in direct contact with the paddle shaft, for better control as some would say. They sell for NZ$27.00 each (approx US$14.00) Hope this helps. James. PALAKU - A large arachnid that inhabits one of the moons of planet Bajor from Star Trek Deep Space Nine. http://www.fallstop.co.nz/kayak.htm 127 Edinburgh Street Christchurch New Zealand. ph 3389 555 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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