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NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex
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NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex

Item # 722196

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The comfortable, flexible fit and excellent palm-to-finger grip of these gloves work together to enhance the feel of your paddle or oar.

  • DWR outer coating and ThermalPlush lining repel water, while a TiCoat insulating membrane inside helps retain your body heat
  • Second-generation HydroSkin® 0.5mm neoprene is more durable and snag-resistant, comfortable and stretchy, and dries quicker than the original
  • Odor-fighting antimicrobial treatment

Glove sizing. For width, measure hand across the palm. For length, measure hand from wrist to top of middle finger.

  • XS fits width 3 inches; length of 6.5 inches
  • S fits width 3.25 inches; length of 7 inches
  • M fits width 3.5 inches; length of 7.5 inches
  • L fits width 3.75 inches; length of 7.75 inches
  • XL fits width 4 inches; length of 8 inches

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Item 722196

NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex Specs

Specification

Description

Fabric75% neoprene/25% nylon
GenderUnisex

NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex Customer Reviews

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NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex
 
2.5

(based on 11 reviews)

36%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (8)
  • Breathable (5)
  • Easy to put on and take off (4)

Cons

  • Wears out quickly (5)

Best Uses

  • Paddling (9)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Enthusiast (7), Casual athlete (3)

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Jan

1

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Not for winter

By Nevada City Bob

from Nevada City, CA

About Me Casual Athlete

Site Member

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Put On And Take Off

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Paddling

    Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

    I paddle in lakes a couple of times a week year round. I bought these thinking they would keep my hands warm in the winter and they do not. They are very comfortable until they get wet. Then they are more like a sponge than a wet suit.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    1

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Not warm at all.

    By Outdoor_Chick

    from Taylorville, IL

    About Me Enthusiast

    Pros

    • Cushsy
    • Easy To Put On And Take Off
    • Grips well

    Cons

    • Chafes Or Itches
    • Dries slowly
    • Not warm

    Best Uses

    • In warm waters

    Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

    Took at pair of these to a kayaking trip in Alaska in July, and they did NOT keep my hands warm at all. The water was really cold but I expected them to at least keep my hands from going numb, but they didn't. The inside seems of the fingers chafed a little when wet too. They did grip well but I would only use these again for warm waters.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    18

    2008

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Good for grip, but not for warmth

    By mrs. lopez

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Weekend Warrior

    Pros

    • Good grip
    • Secure

    Cons

    • Not warm
    • Not waterproof

    Best Uses

    • Paddling

    Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

    My husband and I purchased this for winter paddling (dragon boating), but does not provide as much protection as we would like. It does keep our hands a little warmer than they normally would be without any gloves at all, but water does penetrate and does not dry quickly. My husband still used the gloves in the summer time for better grip on his paddle and I will continue to use mine in the winter until I find a better pair.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    7

    2009

     
    2.0

    Seams give out fast

    By PAG

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Casual Athlete

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable

    Cons

    • Wears Out Quickly

    Best Uses

    • Paddling

    Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

    These started out fine for warm weather paddling. But first pair I had, the seams in one glove gave way after a few trips. REI nicely exhanged them but second pair is having same problem again with not that much use...even saw a pair on the rack in the store with the seam unraveling. Quality is an issue here.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    May

    21

    2009

     
    4.0

    Great warm weather glove

    By zbob

    from Provo, UT

    About Me Enthusiast

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Paddling

      Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

      I'm a whitewater kayaker and I have two pairs of these gloves and have used them at least a dozen or so times. Unlike other reviewers I haven't had an issue with the stitching.

      As far as use goes these are great for late spring, summer, early fall paddling. The keep my hands warm and offer great grip and comfort. These are NOT cold weather gloves. They're only .5mm thick. I have some 2mm gloves for cold weather and even those can be thin at times.

      Use them for what they're made for, a good 2 season glove, and you'll love them! unless you have stitching problems I guess :)

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      28

      2009

       
      1.0

      Buy something else

      By jpcody

      from Madison, WI

      About Me Enthusiast

      Pros

        Cons

        • Wears Out Quickly

        Best Uses

          Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

          I used these gloves 3 times kayaking and rafting and they are already falling apart. The first time I wore them the rubber grip on the palm started to break loose, not that I expected it to stay. The deal breaker was on the third time I wore them the seam that is between the thumb and first finger broke open assuring that they will get returned.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          15

          2009

           
          1.0

          Do Not Last

          By Canoer90

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Put On And Take Off

          Cons

          • Wears Out Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Paddling

          Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

          I had these on a 40 day canoe trip in the Northwest Territories. Five of us had these gloves and by about the third day of use all of them had come apart at places along the seams. They were relatively warm and very comfortable, but they were returned for a refund as soon as I got back.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Dec

          27

          2008

           
          3.0

          Good for 3 seasons, but not very durable

          By SkegBoy

          from Cool, CA

          About Me Enthusiast

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Put On And Take Off

          Cons

          • Wears Out Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Paddling

          Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

          Good fit (for me at least), good dexterity and paddle feel since they're not very thick, not waterproof or particularly warm (although in fairness I don't think they're claimed to be). The biggest disappointment is that a seam split after what I would consider to be moderate use. On the plus side, I find that NRS gloves do NOT generally have seams in places that irritate, so I will undoubtedly buy other NRS gloves and possibly another pair of these.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Nov

          18

          2008

           
          1.0

          CAME UNSTICHED AFTER LITTLE USAGE

          By janodes

          from midwest

          About Me Enthusiast

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable

          Cons

          • Wears Out Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Paddling

          Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

          These are comfortable paddling gloves suitable for cool, not cold conditions. I had used them about 6 times when the seam on the back of the left hand came unstitched. After calling NRS I sent them back for repair. They did a very sloppysewing job that makes me wish I just put a piece of duct tape on them and saved the [$] return postage.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          20

          2008

           
          4.0

          great warmer weather paddle glove

          By fast kayaker

          from Kirkland, WA

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Excellent grip
          • Warm

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Paddling

            Comments about NRS Hydroskin Paddling Gloves - Unisex:

            I bought a pair of these 3 years back when I attended a spring White water class. They worked great in the icy spring river water when I was very active.

            After that I used them that fall when I was fitness paddling. I used them extensively and as I was mostly fitness paddling, and working hard they always kept my hands warm enough.

            As winter came on and the water got colder, and the winds picked up, I found that on the coldest days my hands would get cold, thats when I discovered pogies :)

            They are wonderfully thin, and flexible, and provide excellent grip on my paddle without being too delicate to take plenty of abuse.

            I have used them since then on multiple sea kayak trips, and they are still going strong.

            I would strongly recomend this glove, but its not going to work for everyone, everywhere. Use it where it shines ( in warmer conditions) and know when to switch to pogies, or a thicker glove.

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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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