NRS Rapid Gloves
- 1.5mm neoprene is stretchy and free-moving for easy grip and finger movement. Still provides solid insulation for cool-weather days.
- GripCote™ spider-web pattern across the whole palm gives you maximum paddle control.
- Improved patterning allows greater stretch while increasing padded knuckle protection.
- Elastic adjustment strap holds the glove securely to your wrists.
- Material: 1.5-mm Terraprene™ neoprene
- Seams: Single needle with high tenacity thread
- Taped Seams: No
- Palm Material: GripCote™ texture
- Wrist Closure: Adjustable hook-and-loop strap
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by PowerReviews(based on 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (18)
- Good grip (15)
- Good size/fit (13)
- Lightweight (11)
- Waterproof (4)
Cons
- Wears quickly (3)
Best Uses
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (5)
- Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Feels half size too small
Feels true to size
74%
(14 reviews)
Feels half size too big
Feels full size too big
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Flexible, comfortable and warm
Flexible, good dexterity and warm enough for mild winter kayaking and paddling. [...] They keep my hands warm enough when soaking wet down to the mid 30's air temperature with 45 ...Read complete review
Flexible, good dexterity and warm enough for mild winter kayaking and paddling. [...] They keep my hands warm enough when soaking wet down to the mid 30's air temperature with 45 degree water temperatire and mild wind. The fingers get a little chilly with stronger winds at those same temperatures.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Comfortable glove, Horrible durability
Warm and comfortable fitting glove. The grip is awesome and the fingers fit great without any pinching at the ends. The seams started to blow out after just a couple of months of weekend ...Read complete review
Warm and comfortable fitting glove. The grip is awesome and the fingers fit great without any pinching at the ends. The seams started to blow out after just a couple of months of weekend use tho. Great gloves if they'd last a bit longer than 2 months.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Grip
Cons
- Not Waterproof
Best Uses
- Rafting
Comments about NRS Rapid Gloves:
These kept my fingers from getting blisters and were great for grip on the paddle. I often ended up wearing them for sun protection in the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. Cons - they were not waterproof and I often had to take them off to dry off my fingers and hands -- since the weather in the canyon is very hard on your hands, having them stay wet did not help.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Grip
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayak canoe rafting
Comments about NRS Rapid Gloves:
This is my second pair. The first pair lasted 3 years and I wore holes in them. I use these gloves for long distance kayak training and racing. If I'm going shorter distances (say, less than 2 or 3 miles), I use different gloves. The Rapid gloves do a good job in preventing blisters. The grip is also good. My only complaint is that one location is not well enough protected. These gloves could do a better job protecting the inside of my thumbs up close to the primary joint at the hand. This location gets a lot of wear during kayak paddling and NRS should run the heavy material (that is mostly reserved for the palms) all they way around the thumb (but not at the outer thumb knuckle to allow flexing). I apply athletic tape at this location on my thumb before putting on the gloves. The first pair I bought were size M and they were somewhat tight, but it was comfortable enough because they flex well. When I purchased the second, I used the size chart, measured my hands and bought size L. They feel a tad big, but this may be because I'm used to the M's. The first time I wore the L's, I won a 20 mile race. Overall the gloves are quite good.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
- Good Grip
- Lightweight
- Look Good
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayaking
Comments about NRS Rapid Gloves:
Keep hands warm in cold water.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
- Good Grip
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating
Comments about NRS Rapid Gloves:
Sizes run big, had to return the small for XXS. Fits good, feels very comfortable. Wore the gloves in February air temp in the 50s and water in 30s. My hands stayed warm and dry.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
- Good Grip
- Lightweight
Cons
- Wears Quickly
Best Uses
- Boating
Comments about NRS Rapid Gloves:
I have been using this glove for 15 years as a C-Boater on whitewater runs on the East and West Coasts. It serves me well for abrasion protection and for warmth. I get a slightly oversize glove so that I can fit in a liner on very cold days. Works fine. The grip to the paddle is very good (no slippage)and I have good dexterity and feel for the paddle. One complaint - I need to replace the gloves every season, but the price is reasonable so no real problem there. It does the trick because I keep coming back to this glove year after year.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS Rapid Gloves
Q:
I am debating between the hydroskin glove vs. the rapid glove. Which would be better for a cool weather canoe trip in late September? I like the plush liner in the hydroskin, but I like the thicker neoprene (.5 vs. 1.5mm) in the rapid glove.Asked on 8/26/2012 by Jeanie4 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I don't have the hydro skin gloves, but I do
Have a pair of sealskins. I prefer my rapids gloves over the sealskins as they are warm, flexible and comfortable. I have let other use them and they have a hard time giving them back.
Marcia
Sent from my iPadAnswered on 8/26/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I have the rapid glove. It works well. However I don't have much to compare it to. They are comfortable. The neoprene doesn't completely block out the cold. But I have only used them during fall and spring float trips in Colorado.. If you paddle more I'm sure they'd be warmer. Good glove though. Hope this helps
Matt
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 8/26/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I live in northern PA and use the Rapid glove to kayak from mid spring thru
mid fall. As long as the water isn't too cold this glove is good. It's
not waterproof, so if your hands go in the water they will be wet, but
probably warm enough. I like the Rogue glove for a little colder water
before changing to full on winter gloves. I've never used the hydroskin
gloves so I can't give you a comparison. Enjoy.VERIFIED BUYER
A:
The hydroskin is better for cold weather as it is pretty much waterproof, I never get cold in it, neoprene is cumfy and warm, but if the weather/water is COLD then you stay wet and eventually your extremities get colder.. Does that make sense, if not, to confirm my opinion, I gave away my neoprene gloves and kept the hydroskin!! Regards, RichAnswered on 8/30/2012 by Anonymous
