Glacier Glove paddling gloves

Cold and wet hands can turn an otherwise great paddling trip into shear agony in very little time. There are many different types of paddling gloves on the market today, almost as numerous as the types of paddling activities. From my personal experience the problem with most so-called paddling gloves is that they are really nothing more than gloves designed for scuba divers. Scuba gloves are usually made out of neoprene that is of a thickness to ward off the cold of the depths and are usually too thick for serious paddling.

Glacier Glove offers a paddling glove that most paddlers will appreciate. The glove is made out of Yamamoto closed cell neoprene This neoprene is the most durable and flexible neoprene available, thick enough to keep your mitts toasty but still thin enough to allow you to perform tasks without feeling like your wearing lobster claws. These full finger paddling gloves extend almost to mid-forearm and feature a Velcro adjustment at the wrist so that you can snug them up just right. The curved fingers design of theses paddling gloves offer a natural curve that both improves the fit and reduces fatigue caused by having to constantly "bend" you hands into their natural position and fight the neoprene. The knuckle of each finger on these gloves is articulated.

One of the finest features of these gloves is the material used in the palm of the glove, Hypalon. Hypalon is used in the construction of whitewater rafts because it has demonstrated long life in harsh environments. What better for the palm of the glove that the material that is able to stand up to the rigors of the rafting industry! The glove is also waterproof due to the care taken in the sewing and seam sealing.

If you're looking for a waterproof, rugged use, paddling glove then look into the product offered by Glacier Glove. You can visit their web site at www.glacierglove.com

By: Ron England