Watery neoprene gloves - Thermal Reptile (3mm) - Black

Is it your fingers that send you back out of the water? The Thermal Reptile gloves in 3 mm padded neoprene keep your hands warm, so you can enjoy winter swimming on your own terms.

Your hands are one of the first places to get cold. In cold water, your body draws blood in towards your vital organs, and that's when your fingers feel the cold and start to ache. With gloves on, you avoid that - and you have a good grip on the ladder when it's time to climb back out.

You still get the benefits of winter swimming

Wearing gloves isn't cheating. The effect winter swimmers are after comes from cooling down the body - chest, back, stomach and legs. Your hands are only a small part of your body's surface, so you still get the same beneficial effects.

Why winter swimmers choose these gloves

• Warm hands: 3 mm padded neoprene holds in the heat, so your fingers don't hurt.
• A good grip on the jetty: Non-slip palm panels, so you can hold on to the ladder and the handrail.
• Easy on and off: A simple Velcro closure at the wrist that you can open - even with cold fingers.
• Full freedom of movement: Flexible neoprene that fits snugly like an extra layer of skin.
• With or without a wetsuit: Mid-length, so they work with both swimwear and a wetsuit.
• Visible in the water: Silver reflective details.

How to choose your size

Measure the length from your wrist to the tip of your middle finger and the width of your palm, then find your size in the size guide. If you're between two sizes, choose the larger one.

Want to keep your feet warm too? Take a look at the Thermal Reptile socks and gloves - it's cheaper than buying them separately.

SKU: 1001690