Southeast Kayaker – 2013-05-27
Good 3-Season Gloves
I am about to purchase a new pair of these gloves and see several negative reviews. I have used these for paddling in three seasons, from cold mountain rivers to sandy ocean surfing and Everglades paddling. They have been very satisfactory: palm surfacing material provides great grip for paddling and rolling; full-hand style gives full-hand protection from abrasion and sun without excessive bulk or heat. I have not had the problems described by other reviewers, but after five years of hard use, I have simply worn them out.
MCBBurton – 2012-04-10
Five Time Owner Review
To show FIRST how often I use them: I am an outrigger paddler in California. I paddle over twelve races a summer of at least 10 miles in length, and up to 30. We hold three practices a week, and I paddle on my own another 1-2 days. During the winter, I paddle about 20 miles a week. GLOVES: After all this paddling, I have to purchase (1) pair a year. I bought their original pair, with the seam running in the palm. OUCH. I then bought their pair with no fingers, but blisters on fingers until I grew callouses. I finally tried the Hydroskin version (full finger, no seam).
