Paddle Boarding Gloves are one of the best accessories for paddle boarding. Beginners, advanced paddlers as well as professionals can and should use gloves under certain circumstances.
On the one hand, there are gloves for paddlers that protect you from annoying calluses and blisters on your hands. On the other hand, you can also wear gloves in colder temperatures to protect your hands from the cold and wet.
That’s why they are definitely part of paddle boarders clothing in spring, fall and winter.
If you are someone who usually goes out on the water only briefly for an hour or less, gloves are not worth it. Touring paddlers who spend hours exploring lakes and canals or paddling across the open sea, on the other hand, should definitely get such gloves.
Not only do they protect the palms, but they also provide good grip, keep you warm, and sometimes even protect you from UV rays.
I’ve sifted through dozens of offers for paddle boarding gloves and even tested some gloves myself and present my favorites here. In addition, I give you important tips in the guide that you should consider when deciding on the right SUP gloves.
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Best Gloves for Paddle Boarding
- Size L - Glove Width 11.9cm - see size chart in images...
- As the name suggests our 3 Seasons Gloves are a great...
- Constructed with lightweight neoprene and Dura-Grip...
- Featuring no seam fingertips and a pre shaped...
- Size S - Glove Width 7 - 7.5 inches / 17.5 - 19 cm
- Warm and durable our Neoprene Gloves offer thermal...
- Crafted from 3mm double lined neoprene and including 4...
- Ideal for colder conditions these gloves are suitable...
- UNISEX FINGERLESS GLOVES: Tested and verified by global...
- SPF AND UPF PROTECTION: Blocks sunburn damage and helps...
- MACHINE WASHABLE: After strenuous activities such as...
- QUICK DRY: The breathable spandex and Amara faux...
- Great for long rides: Stretchy spandex construction and...
- Breathable: The patented Ergo Air palm evacuates...
- Easy to adjust: The perforated hook and loop adjustable...
- Easy to remove: Finger pullers ensure easy removal.
Guide: What Makes Good Gloves for Paddle Boarders
If you spend a lot of time on the water kayaking, kiteboarding, windsurfing or like to sail, then gloves are essential for you. They are also standard equipment for climbers or hikers. Gloves offer protection from blisters, rope burns and unsightly welts.
The models presented above have already established themselves in other outdoor or water sports. I came up with the recommendations especially through talking to people, my own experiences and reviews from previous buyers.
These gloves all give a good grip, are comfortable to wear, offer protection and enough freedom.
Basically, there are a few things to consider when buying paddle boarding gloves:
- Gloves for warm vs. cold days: Paddle boarding gloves can basically be divided into two types: Closed neoprene gloves are designed for low temperatures and are primarily meant to keep your hands warm. For higher temperatures, on the other hand, there are gloves with free fingers that are meant to protect your hands from blisters and calluses. On really cold days you should definitely wear gloves, dad he hands are in the fresh air all the time. In the summer, wearing gloves is especially interesting for paddlers who do very long tours or have sensitive hands.
- Grip: Especially important in paddle boarding gloves is the grip. Many gloves have a coating on the inner surface so that you can grip the paddle properly.
- Thickness: In gloves for the winter is especially interesting for warm hands the thickness of the gloves. The thicker, the warmer.
- Material: Basically, the material also plays a role. Gloves made of neoprene work like wetsuits, i.e. they do not keep your hands completely dry, but warm. Gloves for warm temperatures, on the other hand, are often made of leather and have a breathable back, so that your hands do not sweat uncomfortably.
- Processing: Since gloves are quite heavily used when paddling, the processing is also very important. After all, you don’t want to have to replace them after just a few tours. Some gloves have reinforced seams, for example. Otherwise, of course, it’s always worth taking a look at user reviews.
Conclusion
When paddle boarding, I always have a pair of gloves (with free fingers) with me. The material of the gloves also gives me a good grip on the paddle. In winter, however, I would prefer neoprene gloves without cutouts for the fingers.
In conclusion, it only remains to say that all the products presented are ideal for use in outdoor sports. They have small differences or advantages and disadvantages but ultimately all do their job.
They protect your hand without compromising. In my opinion, the selected models are all great and well usable in paddle boarding.
