question for kayakers

Old Sep 5th, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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question for kayakers

I've managed to raise a few nasty blisters between thumb and forefinger while kayaking on the Cape this summer.
Can anyone recommend a brand of gloves that worked for them?
(I don't need anything for warmth, just for blisters.)
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Old Sep 5th, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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I use an old pair of fingerless gym gloves made of neoprene and nylon, no leather or fake leather palms They look something like this but they do have a covering on the thumb and between the thumb and forefinger http://tinyurl.com/bpfgbte

Sorry, there's no label left on my gloves to see the name, but there must be something like them still out there
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Old Sep 5th, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Bike gloves should work. I'm going to try them next time I go kayaking.
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Old Sep 5th, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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My gloves are Kokatat - bought them at a water sports store- they don't have much padding but there is a leather insert between thumb and forefinger - I think bike gloves would work too- maybe with a little more padding than these have- but I have never had a blister.
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Old Sep 5th, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Thanks for your suggestions.
One person on my thread on the Lounge suggested zinc tape as another option.
Of course, I now realize that whatever I decide to use should go on BEFORE going out on the water!
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Old Sep 5th, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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I think you need a pair of cute ( and functional) gloves- not zinc tape- what kind of a look is that- even if if did work.
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