Cold weather paddling gloves?

Advice
#30

Henderson Insta-Dry
scuba gloves - they also have a couple that look even better, too.

#31

you can get canoe pogies
Mountain Surf makes canoe pogies, and I’m sure there’s probably at least one other company out there making them, too. I have a pair but prefer gloves in all but the coldest conditions - in an open boat, my hands almost never get wet, versus a kayak where your hands get dipped on every stroke pretty much.



http://www.mountainsurf.com/shop_online_i387836.html?catId=112857

#32

that’s the down side of pogies

– Last Updated: Nov-13-07 2:24 PM EST –

Your hands become useless pretty quickly if you have to pull them out for a rescue. One of the reasons I've come to prefer gloves, even though they're not as warm.

#33

Drysuit and gloves
I assume that if you have a drysuit you would want water proof gloves that would extend up the arm so the drysuit can cover the glove. What would be the best choice for this type of glove? Neoprene and also have another glove under for additional warmth? Thanks.

#34

PJC Glove question
The dry suit wrist gasket would probably not fit over a glove and form a water tight seal. It takes a bit of effort to put a bare hand thru the gasket. Attempting to put a gloved hand thru might rip the gasket or stretch the gasket enough that it would no longer seal around a bare wrist. If the glove does not extend too far up the arm, you might be able to put the end of the sleeve over the top of the glove and achieve a partial seal with the velcro fastener.

#35

Commercial Fishing Gloves

– Last Updated: Nov-15-07 2:12 PM EST –

Has anyone ever tried commercial fishing gloves for cold water paddling? It would seem like they can work pretty well, as long as you don't go for a swim. They are waterproof, made out of PVC or similar materials, can be insulated, or you can wear a glove liner under them. I have never tried them, but was thinking of ordering a pair. One problem I can see with them is that your hands might sweat, but that might not happen if it's really cold.

#36

Glacier Kenai All Purpose for $13.50
at http://www.gloveman.net/item172569.ctlg



It is the p/n 016BK that paddle_lupe suggested (the p/n shows up when you put the item in your shopping cart).



I just ordered two pair.



They don’t list the Hypalon Perfect Curve, but I may not need that durability, since I don’t paddle whitewater.

#37

Dry gloves are made from fishing gloves

– Last Updated: Nov-16-07 7:31 AM EST –

Specifically, Nordic Blue gloves are Atlas fishing gloves with seals added. I made myself a pair using the more flexible orange Atlas gloves (double dipped, rather than triple dipped as the blue gloves are) and I like them better. The stock yellow, knit liners are basically junk and I use wool gloves as liners instead.

#38

Deep Sees mate
The gaskets on the Deep See Comfort Dry gloves can be mated with dry suit gaskets.

#39

Not for sit and switch
Just guessing if you have a carbon canoe paddle, it’s bent and you are paddling hit and switch. Pogies will not work for that, but I’ve used my kayak pogies for traditional touring paddling. It’s a great way to learn your cross-boat forward stroke.

#40

My Favorites Are…
Glacier Gloves. While a little bit of cold water getting inside them on a really cold day can get your fingertips a bit nippy for a few moments, I really like them a lot (as does my wife). They insulate really well, require very little effort to wrap around the paddle shaft, and seem to stand up well to heavy use.

#41

Glacier Gloves use Yamamoto Neoprene
Thanks to all for the timely info and recommendations on Glacier Gloves. While searching for some online sources I found that Glacier Gloves are made from Yamamoto neoprene. After reading about the features of this product, I am ready to buy. Here is a description of the product from a wetsuit maker:



"Yamamoto neoprene is:


  • Super light-weight
  • Exceptional thermal insulation
  • Super stretchability
  • Unique high density cell structure



    Yamamoto Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of closed cell 100% neoprene. For over 40 years Yamamoto has set the standard for quality and innovation in the neoprene industry. Their advanced manufacturing techniques involving the use of special polymers, have led to the creation of a rubber that has a completely independent cell structure. These closed cells are packed together at an extremely high density. Each individual cell is filled with nitrogen gas to prevent water penetration and increase heat retention."

    http://surfallday.co.nz/technical.html
#42

Nordic Blues
I have used Nordic Blue gloves with a drysuit for several years now. Some people cut the stock liners out and use different ones. Overall very well satisfied with them.

#43

1st impressions of Glacier Glove Kenai
I received them in the mail today.


  1. Not warm enough for 10 minute walk to the mail room in our community. It was 30 degrees F and no wind at 11pm. This morning’s rain puddles frozen in the streets. Gloves started cooling immediately and felt kind fo clammy too. Hands were uncomfortably cold by the time I returned home.



    Granted, my hands would warm up quite a bit under the effort of paddling in these temps in the daytime, but they would probably start cooling quickly after I stopped paddling.


  2. Seams are rough on the inside and would probably cause significant irritation after paddling very long. Of greatest concern is the seam between the thumb and index finger.



    I may try either a thin polypro or wool liner or try trimming the rough seam to reduce irritation. Has anyone tried trimming the seams to make them less irritating?



    Does anyone use liners in these to reduce irritation and improve comfort?


  3. They are very grippy and soft and flex easy. Seem to allow good dexterity.


  4. Easy on and easy off.





    I hope to try them out sometime this week.



    Any gloves without the rough seems?
#44

Glacier model 802BK is excellent
I posted a review of them last week.



No problems with rough seams, and they are warm, waterproof, and feel good while paddling. They cost about $30 more than the model you bought, though. Well worth it, IMO.

#45

Walmart Gloves

– Last Updated: Nov-27-07 3:38 PM EST –

Neoprene gloves in the Hunting section of Walmart - $7 perfect. Will last a year or more. I've used every glove made and they all leak in a short period. For winter paddling I use my Walmart Neo gloves and a over mitt over them. I never get cold hands anymore and can easily pull the glove out if I need my fingers for anything. The over mitt is really a wind chill blocker.

Water proof over mitts can be bought at ski shops, Campmore, Cabelas etc. I have the OR mitts. like these:

http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/30877/

but mine have a rubbery palm. You can add that with some Aquaseal that you squeege on. Also, I paid less than half that at Campmore.

If it's really cold, I use NRS Glacier Mitts under the over mitts.

Don't forget to have drip rings on your paddle.

#46

Glacier Kenai All Purpose paddling impr-
essions:



Conditions: About 40 degrees F, breezy and paddling a Sawyer Summersong solo canoe for about an hour. 80% of the paddling was with the kayak paddles because they work better for me in this canoe.



230cm AT SL Tour & 225cm Epic Relaxed Tour kayak paddles: Very comfortable and good grip and paddle feel. No complaints or noticeable irritatioins.



ZRE canoe paddle: Good paddle feel and grip, but the inside seam between the thumb and index finger may be problem for the lower hand on longer outings.





It wasn’t cold enough to evaluate the warmth of the gloves. I could have paddled bare handed.


#47

Hypalon or not?
So as far as I read Glacier Gloves are the best and the best of them are the Perfect Curve ones. My question is this, a Christmas present is riding on this one, do the Hypalon palmed gloves have fleece lining or do I get to pick between fleece lined and Hypalon palms/no fleece lining. I can’t tell From Campmor.com and GlacierGlove.com if the Hypalon ones have fleece linings…



Gee, this will make a good present for me.



John

#48

I was wondering the same thing.
I couldn’t tell from the web sites, either.

#49

I have 2 glacier glove models

– Last Updated: Nov-29-07 1:10 PM EST –

Some original ones and the "Perfect Curve" ones with curved fingers. Both are great. The curved finger ones really give you good grip and feel, but for extra warms, you can wear a liner glove under the originals.