Anybody have recommendations for sailing gloves? The last pair we bought are ancient, & the leather is all hard, so I'd planned on getting something with Amara synthetic leather. I just wondered if anybody would recommend one brand over another or had any other suggestions.
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Good question.
Not only brand and material but what about style? Most sail with "fingerless" gloves. But I am always breaking nails. No matter how short they are cut I will catch one and tear it. What are the disadvantages of gloves with fingers?
Not only brand and material but what about style? Most sail with "fingerless" gloves. But I am always breaking nails. No matter how short they are cut I will catch one and tear it. What are the disadvantages of gloves with fingers?
hot & clumsy
I don't like to wear full-finger gloves because my hands get hot & clammy & I end up just wanting to take them off. Plus, having the tips of my fingers uncovered enables me to open cans, pick up small things - whatever, without having to take off my gloves. As for breaking nails - *I* put on 2 coats of nail polish & one more coat of strong clear polish, & that keeps me from breaking my nails better than anything. I'm not sure if you'll want to do that though.
I don't like to wear full-finger gloves because my hands get hot & clammy & I end up just wanting to take them off. Plus, having the tips of my fingers uncovered enables me to open cans, pick up small things - whatever, without having to take off my gloves. As for breaking nails - *I* put on 2 coats of nail polish & one more coat of strong clear polish, & that keeps me from breaking my nails better than anything. I'm not sure if you'll want to do that though.
There you go ED.
Ed: I think that two or three coats of Revlon Passion Pink or Naturally Nude Red would look good on you. Actually, I'm with Ed. Torn finger nails, cuts and bruises (aka: Boat Bites) is how I come home on most Sunday evening. On top of this we need to add the No-see-um and mosquito bites. Why the hell put myself thru this torture? We all know why, It cleanses the mind!
Ed: I think that two or three coats of Revlon Passion Pink or Naturally Nude Red would look good on you. Actually, I'm with Ed. Torn finger nails, cuts and bruises (aka: Boat Bites) is how I come home on most Sunday evening. On top of this we need to add the No-see-um and mosquito bites. Why the hell put myself thru this torture? We all know why, It cleanses the mind!
Harken Black Magic
I have several pair of Harken Black Magic half finger gloves kicking around my boat. These things are sticky as all get out so you don't need a lot of fist stength on the line so they really decrease fatigue, and they've lasted like no other gloves I have tried. Not the cheapest but if you don't lose them they'll well outlast a couple of cheap pair. I wish I didn't lose them! Justin - O'day Owners' Web
I have several pair of Harken Black Magic half finger gloves kicking around my boat. These things are sticky as all get out so you don't need a lot of fist stength on the line so they really decrease fatigue, and they've lasted like no other gloves I have tried. Not the cheapest but if you don't lose them they'll well outlast a couple of cheap pair. I wish I didn't lose them! Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Two Pair: With and Without Fingers
..the fingerless kind are West Marine's. They have an elastic glove with leather on the palm and fingers. They do the job fine. However, in colder weather, I have a pair of golf gloves that are terrific. My wife uses a pair of driving gloves she found on sale and they too work well. Rick D.
..the fingerless kind are West Marine's. They have an elastic glove with leather on the palm and fingers. They do the job fine. However, in colder weather, I have a pair of golf gloves that are terrific. My wife uses a pair of driving gloves she found on sale and they too work well. Rick D.
Try this
Buy the standard bicycle racing gloves by Nike at any sporting goods store. These are open-fingered, which is good for all the reasons already stated. Then buy adhesive tape to cross over your thumbnails or whichever fingernails are getting torn. I use flesh-colored tape because it's less obtrusive. What's interesting is that by the end of the day the tape is virtually worn out, suggesting significant value to the exercise.
Buy the standard bicycle racing gloves by Nike at any sporting goods store. These are open-fingered, which is good for all the reasons already stated. Then buy adhesive tape to cross over your thumbnails or whichever fingernails are getting torn. I use flesh-colored tape because it's less obtrusive. What's interesting is that by the end of the day the tape is virtually worn out, suggesting significant value to the exercise.
Don't be silly Steve
When in an "island mood" I recommend "Ecuadorable Coral" Or when I'm feeling a little more "traditional nautical" - "Go Crazy Red" matches all that navy & white perfectly. <g> You guys laugh all you want, *I'm* not ripping fingernails anymore
When in an "island mood" I recommend "Ecuadorable Coral" Or when I'm feeling a little more "traditional nautical" - "Go Crazy Red" matches all that navy & white perfectly. <g> You guys laugh all you want, *I'm* not ripping fingernails anymore
Choices,choices
Sounds like you have alot of suggestions...... I use the Ronstan fingerless, my son (14) likes the Black Magic cus they look cooler. I don't usually wear gloves unless doing alot of straining and cranking. I kinda like the burley man look of multiple abrasions. I do have a permanent callous on 1st knuckle of small finger both hands from pulling lines. I don't know what the deal is with everybody breaking nails and such, I don't have that problem. I use sailing and water ski gloves interchangably, ski have great wrist fasteners but more expensive. Or.............you could always resort to the nail polish. GREAT SAILING! Marty
Sounds like you have alot of suggestions...... I use the Ronstan fingerless, my son (14) likes the Black Magic cus they look cooler. I don't usually wear gloves unless doing alot of straining and cranking. I kinda like the burley man look of multiple abrasions. I do have a permanent callous on 1st knuckle of small finger both hands from pulling lines. I don't know what the deal is with everybody breaking nails and such, I don't have that problem. I use sailing and water ski gloves interchangably, ski have great wrist fasteners but more expensive. Or.............you could always resort to the nail polish. GREAT SAILING! Marty
Try rock climbing gloves!
After looking at gloves at West Marine and various catalogs, I saw some rock climbing gloves at REI and bought them. They are really quite nice for sailing. These are full-fingered gloves. The construction is several notches above the "sailing" gloves in the same price range. The "related link" on this post should show you the gloves.
After looking at gloves at West Marine and various catalogs, I saw some rock climbing gloves at REI and bought them. They are really quite nice for sailing. These are full-fingered gloves. The construction is several notches above the "sailing" gloves in the same price range. The "related link" on this post should show you the gloves.
Ed, try vitamins
I'm no nutritionist but you might think about adding some Vitamin E to your daily dosage of life-lengthening (ha!) pills. It strengthens nails and is more comely than Pretty In Pink polish on your manly hands! LaDonna
I'm no nutritionist but you might think about adding some Vitamin E to your daily dosage of life-lengthening (ha!) pills. It strengthens nails and is more comely than Pretty In Pink polish on your manly hands! LaDonna
finger nail gloves
I am with the ladies, on the best finger nail gloves. Two coats of "OPI" and the top coat of "Out The Door" as far as reds go, try "I'm Not Really A Waitress" We need to maintain our feminine side. A little lip stick helps also. On my palms I like fingerless gloves. Boat bites yeah, so let's protect ourselves from sheet burns.
I am with the ladies, on the best finger nail gloves. Two coats of "OPI" and the top coat of "Out The Door" as far as reds go, try "I'm Not Really A Waitress" We need to maintain our feminine side. A little lip stick helps also. On my palms I like fingerless gloves. Boat bites yeah, so let's protect ourselves from sheet burns.
Work Gloves
We have numerous gloves on board: wool, neoprene, leather ski gloves, and several pair of sailing gloves (finger tips cut off), but what I use the most (about 80-percent of the time) is a pair of el cheapo work gloves one can get at Home Depot for as low as $2.98 (at least yesterday). They're good for the work I do such as hoisting the main (the main halyard is hard on gloves and hands), jib sheets, launching the inflatable, and steering the boat. In the winter (9 months up here) they help keep the hands from frost bite and when the sun comes out (in August) they help keep the sun off. The other 20-percent of the time I can use no gloves or the sailing gloves.
We have numerous gloves on board: wool, neoprene, leather ski gloves, and several pair of sailing gloves (finger tips cut off), but what I use the most (about 80-percent of the time) is a pair of el cheapo work gloves one can get at Home Depot for as low as $2.98 (at least yesterday). They're good for the work I do such as hoisting the main (the main halyard is hard on gloves and hands), jib sheets, launching the inflatable, and steering the boat. In the winter (9 months up here) they help keep the hands from frost bite and when the sun comes out (in August) they help keep the sun off. The other 20-percent of the time I can use no gloves or the sailing gloves.
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