STOHLQUIST Maw Gloves

Comments about STOHLQUIST Maw Gloves:

I used these gloves for a day run in NH, and they performed well - comfortable, kept hands reasonably warm in cold water, and the fit was excellent. I brought them out on a 10 day paddling trip in Quebec, and they totally disintegrated after 3 days of what I would consider moderate use (15 hours of paddling). Very disappointing. The seams completely split across both thumbs and index fingers, the left palm tore through, and more finger tips were poking through than not.

Comments about STOHLQUIST Maw Gloves:

I just used these at Dickerson last weekend in 30 degree weather. The water temperature was in the 40s. Although my hands got wet, I don't expect anything to stay dry when whitewater kayaking.

I found the gloves to be comfortable and offer protection against the rocks and the boat. I went out of my boat twice and the gloves were grippy enough to climb out of the concrete canal and drag my boat behind.

I like the velcro straps, and I bought the right size for my hands, so I didn't experience any water collecting inside the gloves.

and most importantly... my hands stayed warm through 2 hours of whitewater kayaking on an overcast day when there was snow on the ground. I'm glad I made the purchase.

Comments about STOHLQUIST Maw Gloves:

I used them for 2 hrs and the seam is splitting at the thumb. I understand they don't last forever but I would expect [...] 80 hrs of paddling my sea kayak. I guess they would keep your hands warm enough to get back in your kayak but not for ever.

Comments about STOHLQUIST Maw Gloves:

A key safety reason for wearing neoprene gloves is to keep your hands warm when your kayak flips. Cold hands lose feeling, dexterity, and strength, making rescue difficult or impossible. The lack of glued seems means cold water fills the hand each time you move your hand when submerged. The fingers were snug, so I couldn't get a size smaller.

Submerged these in 50 degree water for 15 minutes. Hands turned white and started to tingle from the cold. They'd probably go numb within an hour.

They are extremely soft and comfortable when dry. Since they are no good for cold water immersion, which is the only time one needs neoprene gloves, these are rather useless. Got some Glacier Gloves, which were waterproof and just as comfortable.