In wind sports, whether it is a wing, a control bar, or even a paddle, you are going to be gripping something most of your session. The issue with using standard surf gloves for wind sports is that you have to always work against the glove when gripping - this leads to exhausted forearms and premature ends of sessions. Pre-curved gloves are designed to be used in a gripping position, allowing your hands to stay warm without any additional resistance.
In the video below, Riley breaks down what to look for when choosing gloves for wind sports and the reasoning behind it.
In the video below, Riley breaks down what to look for when choosing gloves for wind sports and the reasoning behind it.
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1. Mystic Roam Precurved Glove 3mmPros: Versatile option for all cold water riding
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2. Mystic Ease Open Palm Glove 2mmPros: Best option for shoulder seasons, the open palm design offers very little resistance and great dexterity Cons: Open palm design is not suited for very cold water makes paddling difficult |
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3. Mystic Supreme Lobster Precurved Glove 4mmPros: Best option for frigid waters, the lobster design offers the warmest glove. Cons: Lobster design does decrease dexterity |