Neoprene gloves - Recommendations
If you do watersports in Ireland all year round, the water temperature will mostly be too low to go without neoprene gloves. You would, however, for the most part, be able to cope with a neoprene thickness around 2 to 4 mm - you need to get to winter before you need additional thickness.
The special part about neoprene gloves is, apart from the construction in the neoprene, that improves the heat, the grippy coating on the inside of the palm. This provides a better grip in the water during swimming, and almost sucks it in, so you can get more pressure on your arm strokes.
When selecting your neoprene gloves, it’s most of all about the price - and hence the quality - and in colder months the thickness of the neoprene.
Watery neoprene gloves - Calder Pro (2,5mm) - Black
4.67/5
Based on 15 reviews
- Made with an extra long shaft up the arm, that can be incorporated either under or over the wetsuit, preventing water from penetrating through the opening, and avoiding bare skin
- Velcro with extra long strap that must go around twice, to ensure an extra tight close
- Made from 2 mm especially elastic neoprene that gives a natural feeling under the swim - as if you were wearing no gloves at all
- Double blind stitched and glued in the seams for least possible water flow
- Stretch-function for optimal flexibility in the fingers
- Made in Yamamoto-neoprene for maximum movement and heat insulation
- Optimal during spring, summer, and autumn
- Recommended and developed especially for open water swimming
Watery neoprene gloves - Reptile (3mm) - Black
4.64/5
Based on 50 reviews
- Made from 3 mm black neoprene with reflectors for better visibility in the water
- Velcro around the wrist for a tight fit
- Good all-round glove with good flexibility
- Optimal during spring, summer, and autumn
- Recommended for snorkelling, SUP, and playing at the beach
ZONE3 neoprene gloves - Neoprene Heat-Tech (3.5mm) - Black/red
5.0/5
Based on 7 reviews
- Made from 3.5 mm neoprene, which gives a particularly great heat insulation
- Made with Smoothskin water blocking-system at the seal and Velcro that minimises water penetration
- Made in high-stretch material that provides a great fit and flexibility in spite of the thickness of the neoprene
- The warmest neoprene gloves for open water swimming
ZONE3 neoprene gloves - Neoprene (2mm) - Black/red
2.67/5
Based on 3 reviews
- The glove itself is made of 2 mm high-elastic neoprene, making it feel almost as if you're not wearing them during swimming
- The neoprene is crafted from the finest Yamamoto neoprene, sourced from Japan, known for its flexibility and heat-retaining properties
- Designed for year-round use