NRS Natural Gloves
- When you're paddling or working in icy water you will want the 3.5-mm neoprene and titanium laminate that reflects heat back to your skin, this is our warmest glove ever.
- The HydroCuff™ wrist closure helps seal out water and debris, increasing warmth and comfort.
- Glued and blind-stitched seams create a stronger, more durable seam and help keep water out for superior warmth.
- Pre-curved fingers relieve grip stress when holding paddle or oar.
- Super stretchy 3.5-mm neoprene core for maximum warmth and comfort.
- Extend™ material with PowerSpan™ exterior offers 30% more stretch than other neoprenes for better flexibility.
- The soft fleece patch on back of thumb makes a great nose wipe.
- Super grippy palm pattern extends around base of index finger for wear protection.
- GripCote™ on backs of fingers to reduce evaporative cooling.
- Material: 3.5-mm Terraprene™ neoprene
- Seams: Glued & blind-stitched
- Taped Seams: No
- Palm Material: GripCote™ texture
- Wrist Closure: HydroCuff™
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Features:
- Pre-curved fingers
- Fleece strip on the thumb
- Extend™ outer fabric
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 27 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
85%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (23)
- Good size/fit (19)
- Good grip (16)
- Waterproof (12)
- Lightweight (11)
Cons
- Slippery grip (9)
- Heavy / bulky (3)
Best Uses
- Boating / sailing (3)
- Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Feels half size too small
Feels true to size
92%
(24 reviews)
Feels half size too big
Feels full size too big
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (6), Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (25)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very happy with these
I'm very happy with these gloves but I only used them once so can't comment on their durability. I used them for a 4-hour ocean paddle in January with temps in the 20s and...Read complete review
I'm very happy with these gloves but I only used them once so can't comment on their durability. I used them for a 4-hour ocean paddle in January with temps in the 20s and mild winds. There was some splash and they got water on them but my hands stayed very dry and comfortable.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not waterproof, not warm, not grippy
I must be a grouch because this is the second negative review I've done of an NRS glove in less than a month. I gave the NRS Hydroskin Glove a bad review because it was...Read complete review
I must be a grouch because this is the second negative review I've done of an NRS glove in less than a month. I gave the NRS Hydroskin Glove a bad review because it was cold and leaked, and left my hands wet all day. At least it gripped the paddle very well. I then ordered the Natural Glove on the recommendation of customer service because it was said to be waterproof, warm and "grippy". I used the Natural Glove yesterday and again today. The natural glove lacks any kind of manual dexterity. It is the exact opposite of "grippy". In a short time, my hands felt tired and cramped from trying to keep my paddle from turning. The first time I accidentally dipped my hand in the water, cold water soaked into the glove and didn't warm up. After 20 minutes, my fingers were freezing and I judged the glove to be counter-productive. I took them off and paddled with bare hands, which was preferable to having heavy wet gloves on, because at least without the gloves, my fingers dried out and I had no problem controling the paddle. The gloves soaked up water and retained it. Why put a tight "hydrocuff" on a glove that lets water in through the fingers? The gloves were very difficult to get on, even when dry due to the hydrocuff, and they're very difficult to get off when saturated with cold water. The gloves say "Titanium" on the tops, but what purpose does titanium serve with this kind of performance? You would never pair this glove with a drysuit in cold weather. The glove seriously impairs manual dexterity, as evidenced by the difficulty in getting the second glove on once you're already wearing the first one. It was very difficult to operate my GPS wearing these gloves. Eventually, I took them off and finished the trip bare handed with the gloves between my legs under the spray skirt.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
- Good Grip
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating
Comments about NRS Natural Gloves:
I only wore them once so far and like them. I wish they have a velcro wristband or eyeleted hole so they can be hung to dry.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
Cons
- Beyond Slippery Grip
- Slippery Grip
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Natural Gloves:
I got this glove for cold weather paddling at the end of the cold season last year to replace another brand of glove the kept falling apart. I just had the chance to use this glove and as soon as I got in the water I was scared. The grip is sooooooooo slick, it is difficult to hold onto the paddle unless you get a red knuckle grip.
I am trying to figure out a way to make the grip work and would love any suggestions.
Don't buy this glove if you want good grip on you paddle. Other than that it does fit well and kept my hands plenty warm. I would give it 5 stars if I did not think it is almost a safety issue with the grip.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Bulky
- Slippery Grip
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Natural Gloves:
I got these gloves for Winter sea kayaking use in the Long Island Sound (water temp: upper 40s). Being unlined, the gloves take some work to get into. That would be fine if the gloves were water proof.
I found that even just dipping one's finger tips into the water resulted in an immediate influx of cold water, and it didn't warm up like one may expect from a wetsuit. One glove IMMEDIATELY soaked thru at the finger tips, the other glove took a brief moment before leaking - felt absolutely porous.
The wrist seal appears like it would work, but given the leakage by the rest of the glove this feature is mute.
The pre-curve-shaped glove, in principal, should work nicely. However, I found due to the palm texture/material, I had a terrible grip on a carbon fiber paddle; no sensitivity, and no grip. Perhaps it is better on wood.
After a couple of minutes of use, I immediately removed these gloves. It was apparent I would not want be find myself in the water wearing these gloves in any sort of emergency, or getting my hands in the water for any length of time. Too clumsy, terrible grip, and leaks way too much.
At the time I switched to a lighter pair of NRSs I have, and tho my hands were wet, they at least warm up.
Other than all this, the gloves do appear warm, as long as they are dry.
Due to the pre-shape, and the effort it takes to get the gloves on, one might order a couple of sizes to find what fits best for you - provided you want to try this glove.
This pair was returned
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
- Slippery Grip
Best Uses
- Boating
Comments about NRS Natural Gloves:
These gloves are pretty darn good. I have used them for over 200 miles of kayaking during the last month in air temps in the upper 20s to low 30s and water temps in the 34 to 38 degrees F. They have been comfortable and warm enough. My only gripe is that they are somewhat slippery on my carbon paddle. Other gloves that have started slippery soon became more grippy, not these.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Fit
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Cons
- Bulky
- No Dexterity
- Slippery Grip
Best Uses
- Winter kayaking
Comments about NRS Natural Gloves:
I bought these for winter kayaking. had been using NRS Maverick gloves w/hydrocuff. The NRS Natural gloves are at lease twice as warm, easier to put on and more durable. No doubt the best cold weather kayaking glove I have used. Only drawback is slippery grip which was easily fixed by putting sticky tape on my paddle. Can't do much other than paddle w/gloves on but easy enough to take off & put on again. Will buy another pair. Worth every penny. Pre-curved fingers nice feature, helps hand fatigue.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS Natural Gloves
Q:
I am not really sure how to measure size accurately. It seems to me that by changing the angle of measurement minimally I can fluctuate easily by 1/4 inch from S to M to L size.Asked on 4/12/2013 by J3 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I ran in to the same problem. I had to return my first pair, but NRS was very
responsive and speedy in my exchange. I found that if you take your smallest
dimension and add 1/4 inch, you should be
OK. If you don't, the fingers may be to short which is not good if you need them
to perform to there max. efficiency. After I got the right fit, I found that
this glove is outstanding! I used it in extreme
conditions and I don't believe I could have picked a better glove. Hope they
work well for you. Good Luck!Answered on 4/16/2013 by Anonymous
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Measure according to the diagram on the sizing tab - base of the index finger, diagonally to the widest part of the "heel" of the palm.Answered on 4/15/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I ordered these for my husband in an xlarge & they fit great as he is 6'5.
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Have a great day !Answered on 4/15/2013 by Anonymous
Merchant response: While gluing and blind stitching a neoprene seam helps keep water out, it does not create a truly waterproof seam. Our Rogue and Maverick have fully sealed, waterproof seams.