Used a pair of these this weekend. They are the BEST gloves I've ever used!!! They decreased the "holding pressure" I had to apply to my main sheet and tiller extension by at least 75%! and really saved on my hands and forearms. Got them from APS for $6.00 a pair and cut the finger tips off. Can probably get them at a hardware store for $3.00 a pair. They are really sticky and you have to get used to being able to let the main sheet run fast for a quick release like at the windward mark.
Throw them in the washing machine after every time you use them. ive made a pair last over 6 months that way. there wasnt much grip left after 6 months, but it was still better than the gill ones i used to have. well worth it.
It sounds like the mirror image of my sad story because I have to wear gloves as well. I do plan to make it to Wrightsville Beach for the masters in a couple of weeks.
It sounds like the mirror image of my sad story because I have to wear gloves as well. I do plan to make it to Wrightsville Beach for the masters in a couple of weeks.
has anyone used these for frostbiting, let's say in a larger size that would allow a thin liner glove? Frostbiting in Newport was great competition but the wet cold fingers was the main element kept me from doing it for long
has anyone used these for frostbiting, let's say in a larger size that would allow a thin liner glove? Frostbiting in Newport was great competition but the wet cold fingers was the main element kept me from doing it for long
One of the big sailing glove makers makes heavy neoprene gloves with the sailors grippy palm. They are so thick that it was hard for me to bend my girly fingers, but I imagine it wouldn't be a problem for a guy. They were warm when my hands were wet. The water was in the 40s. I forget what brand but I can check if you want.
The consensus in our frostbiting fleet at Cedar Point is the thick neoprene gloves (anything more then 1.5mm on the backs) require to much forearm use to close, even the ones with pre-curved fingers. They basically copied diving glove specs. They are listening and improving though, I believe Rooster and at least one other brand are coming out with lighter (.5 to 1mm) gloves that should deal with that.
For really cold temps (wind and water) the simple dishwashing glove over a thin glove liner seems to be the favorite in our fleet.