alex <al.m_at_3web.net> wrote: Are those gloves NRS hydroskin? How dry, stiff, durable are they? REI Warmers that I use, protect 50/50 - suede on palms absorbs water like a sponge, sometimes it's warmer without them when weather isn't too cold, 'cause bare hands dry faster :-) I purchased a pair NRS Hydroskin gloves this summer for a trip in the Tetons and Yellowstone regions. Previously, my light gloves were similar to what you are using and I had the same complaints. I'm pretty impressed with them so far. I don't like gloves as a rule but these still afford pretty good feel and the funny looking palm grip material works quite well. I can operate an Olympus 750 digital camera with them on. No stiffness at all, very flexible. And the comfort-temperature range seems quite generous. I was in waters ranging from 45-55 F and never had cold hands. Storms were about and the waters angry so I had wet hands most of the time. The wind was a regular companion during the trip and the Hydroskins blocked it very well. Air temps ranged from 38-62 F during my trip. Yep, I picked the week in August when it snowed at Shoshone Lake :) It seems I always do! I cannot truly evaluate durability as yet but I did have to pull two kayaks up the Lewis River channel with ropes. This trek was 1.25 miles and the gloves were no worse for the wear after the hike and over the 10 day trip. I've worn them continuously since on day trips and they appear to be holding up just fine. Another plus is the Hydroskins may well replace my 2mm neo gloves that I use in the winter with pogies. Ingress and egress of the pogies is much easier with the Hydros as compared to the 2mm Navigators. All in all, I like 'em and would buy them again. Regards, ~~Holmes Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** 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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