Kayak Gloves and Pogies |
Supplying a wide range of watersports clothing throughout the UK through our online shop or for purchase from our Exeter store. This specialist clothing will help insulate you from cold weather conditions and protect you from possible injury. At AS Watersports we sell gloves that are made specifically for kayakers. Gloves come in a variety of styles and materials. |
Working out your glove size?
In order to find out your glove size take a tape measure and measure (in inches) around your hand across your palm. You should measure your dominant hand. This means measure the right if you are right-handed and the left if you are left-handed.
Glove size equivalents
Glove sizes and can be indicated in either letters (S, M, L, XXL) or numbers. Use the table at the right to translate between "letter sizes" and "number sizes".
Use the guide below to find out your glove size |
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| Sizes for UNISEX gloves and mittens |
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XXS |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
| Circumference of the Hand in Inches |
6.5 |
7 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
9 |
9.5 |
10 |
11 |
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| Sizes for WOMENS gloves and mittens |
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XXS |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
| Circumference of the Hand in Inches |
- |
6 |
6.5 |
7 |
7.5 |
8 |
- |
- |
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| Sizes for MENS gloves and mittens |
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XXS |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
Circumference of the
Hand in Inches |
- |
7 |
7.5 - 8 |
8.5 - 9 |
9.5 - 10 |
10.5 - 11 |
11.5 - 12 |
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- |
18 |
20 |
23 |
25 |
28 |
30 |
- |
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| Sizes for JUNIOR gloves and mittens |
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XXS |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
| Circumference of the Hand in Inches |
- |
4 |
4.5 |
5 |
5.5 |
6 |
6.5 |
- |
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| Sizes for CHILDRENS gloves and mittens |
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XXS |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
| Circumference of the Hand in Inches |
6M-1Y |
1-2 |
2-3 |
3-4 |
4-5 |
5-6 |
- |
- |
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Steps for measuring your hand
A | Measure around the hand at the fullest part (exclude thumb)
B | Measure from the tip of the middle finger to the base of the hand
C | Take the largest of the two measurements for the correct size glove
D | If you are RIGHT handed take measurements from your right hand
E | If you are LEFT hande3d take measurements from your left hand
F | The number of inches equals the size of the glove, for example a 7'' measurement equals a size 7 glove.
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Choosing a Glove or Pogie
Sometimes it is an idea to put the glove on and grip a paddle tightly pretending to paddle, to see if the seam will rub and potentially give you a blister.
The best type of glove for cold water use is a neoprene gloves. Different gloves will protect
your hands more than others, you need to decide the level of protection you will need. Some gloves will have long cuffs, mesh backs and some will be fingerless. Get a pair of gloves to cover you for the level of protection that you feel you will need and perhaps get another pair of gloves that can accommodate more harsh weather conditions that you can keep as a back up.
In the warmer months, less protection will be needed.
However it is recommended to use some level of protection all year round as the skin on your hands will be softened by exposure to water making you more susceptible to cuts and blisters.
Pogies are like mittens for kayakers, but without thumbs and there are holes for the paddle shaft to enter. The work by attaching the pogie to the paddle shaft with a flap and a velcro closure. You then insert your hand into the large hole on each pogie. You attach them to your paddle shaft, with a flap and a Velcro closure. You grip your paddle shaft with your hand inside of the pogie. Pogies create a pocket of protection around your hands and the grip area of your paddle shaft.
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