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When considering what kind of glove to purchase for sailing, you must take their different features into consideration. Those features really make a difference! Genuine leather gloves last longer than those with fabric panels between the fingers, but they tend to shrink after being wet and harden when dry. Synthetic leather has the appearance and feel of leather, and often may actually be tougher. The suede-like surface gives you an excellent grip. "Short finger" or "long finger"? Short-finger gloves offer the best dexterity for tying knots, while long-finger gloves give extra protection for those who have uncleated mainsheets and want added protection. Construction Racers and blue-water sailors need better-reinforced gloves than day sailors, and winter sailors need warmer gloves than traditional sailing gloves. Copyright 1999, BoatUS, all rights reserved. This article is reprinted with permission from BoatUS, who is solely responsible for its content. BoatUS OnLine Boating Safety Course |
