"I use bike gloves as well, the kind that are cloth with 1/2 fingers work really well."
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Paddle Gloves
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Jul 22, 2010.
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Willi H2O replied to Willow Star's discussion Paddle Gloves"I'm a big fan of SnapDragon pogies, but I have used thin Seirus gloves on really cold days"
Willow Star replied to Willow Star's discussion Paddle Gloves"I really dont like to wear gloves, especially in the Florida summers when it gets so hot, so I found these!
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Johnny Monsoon replied to Willow Star's discussion Paddle Gloves"Super easy answer! I was using neoprene dive gloves, but have switched to water sports gloves (that you'd wear when holding a line for water skiing, etc) or equally durable and versatile, unpadded mountain biking gloves (full finger)."
Geoff Jennings replied to Willow Star's discussion Paddle Gloves"I get that same spot. the secret is to paddle more! Eventually you'll get a callous!"
judy replied to Willow Star's discussion Paddle Gloves"I cheat, I use road bike gloves that have mesh top and a leather padded palm. they work well and they also have a terry cloth material on the thumbs for wiping sweat off foreheads or what ever else works. most of all they cost 35 dollars."
Roger Cochran replied to Willow Star's discussion Paddle Gloves"I do a lot of catamaran sailing and I find the gear I use for sailing is a great cross-over to kayaking. I use my leather sailing gloves (half-finger) while kayaking. They are comfortable and they provide great protection. Take a look at gloves by…"
Marc Charron replied to Willow Star's discussion Paddle Gloves"Have you looked at these?
REI Paddling Gloves"
Willow Star posted a discussionPaddle Gloves
Can anyone recommend some lightweight mesh type gloves for paddling?I Googled it but all the ones I see look kinda heavy and hot to wear.I have problems after paddling for a while with a soreness in the little stretch of skin between my thumb and finger , thought maybe a pair of gloves would alleviate that.See More
Willow Star replied to Ramona Ridalls's discussion first time out"I had that same fear so I paddle a Sit On Top kayak. Its possible I could fall off but there is no chance of my being "wedged in" especially since I am a fat ole gal.
I only paddle in warm waters tho so no worries about getting wet.
Good…"
Willow Star commented on Geoff Jennings's group Sit-on-Top Kayaks"Have had my Frenzy for a couple months and love it! Its so sturdy and it tracks great! I am now Hooked on Paddling, I live on a boat in Florida so all I have to do is step off my boat onto my Kayak and paddle away. I too am losing weight and this…"
Willow Star replied to Ramona Ridalls's discussion first time out"Depending on where you live there usually are several Kayak rental places where you can try out different types of kayaks. Dont let them talk you into buying some over priced Kayak though until you are real sure its for you.
I found a couple cheap…"
Willow Star replied to Rick K.'s discussion Dogs and Kayaking"Life vest is really important as it makes it easy to pull them back onboard if they fall/jump off.
Sofie loves the Kayak and is pretty calm unless she see's a duck.
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- What kind of Paddling are you into?
- Sea Kayaking, Sit-on-top Kayaks
- What boats do you own? (kayaks, canoes, rafts, etc.)
- Frenzy Ocean Kayak
- Favorite place to paddle?
- Choppy bay waters
- How long have you been paddling?
- Less than 1 year
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- At 2:00pm on July 14, 2009,
ashley marie said… - oh boy am i happy i found your page! So, I am trying to make up my mind about buying a kayak, either the big yak or the frenzy, and i couldnt find anyone with either boat, but i found you! Can you tell me a little bit about this boat, and why you like it? Thanks!
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