Are they neoprene or not? Has anyone used these for sailing in cold weather?
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If you are expecting to have warm hands... no... they are not. the material on top is very thin and does nothing to keep you warm. Might be neoprene, but it is not 3mm! Having said that these are very comfortable during a harm summer trip. Awfully uncomfortable in cold weather.
114293
For sure .. they have a textured bottom that will give you grip. I wear them on fiberglass boat deck with no problem.
584821
They are neoprene. However, the sizing is odd and slides off of cans and bottles. We keep them as spares on our houseboat.
478698
I wear them with 2mm neoprene socks and they are great. No chafing or anything. I actually used them today for more than 3 hours and not a problem in the world.
1557175
Have only used them over the lake in the warmer months. That is April though October in Maine. So have no helpful info for colder climes. Sorry!
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Dicey. I use them to keep my feet warm while kayaking in cold weather. The bottom is a soft diamond pattern of the same material as the sock. I noticed the other day that the diamond pattern around the ball of my foot (where it pushes on the foot brace) was starting to wear. I've since attached moleskin to the foot brace so I'm not pushing against the hard plastic. Sand is pretty abrasive. I believe neoprene boots have a hard sole; those might work better on sand. Hope you find something that works for you.
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I'm a sailor as well. I haven't taken these on a boat, but I've used my older Nikons (1970's) on a boat for years with no problem. That said, if I were paranoid about it and could afford it, I'd buy a waterproof pair.
871286
I used them in a wet (not frozen) environment and then had wool sock on under them...my feet got wet, really wet and cold but would have been colder without them.
80056
Stocking foot neoprene waders, and cotton socks in colder waters. These are fins designed for float tubing not scuba divers.
60948
I did because my waders have a thick neoprene sock. They worked out great for me!!
539292
I'm not sure how they will hold up to the wind. From my experience in ~40F temps they keep my hands warm even when wet. My gloves are not waterproof and I work outside so when it is raining my hands do get wet but they stay warm. I am not sure how they would do cycling if you aren't moving your hands much if you are prone to cold hands like myself. Also the palm of the gloves is made of little grip "diamonds". They seem to be glued on but have held up so far. I have only had the gloves for a few months and don't use them every day. Hope I helped.
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Depends on how cold it is. I'm don't fish but I've found in my use they aren't very warm when the temps are in the 20's if I am not moving my hands. Also I would think it would be difficult to tie knots in fishing line with them. The grip surface isn't solid. They use glued on diamond shaped rubbery material. So handling slippery fish might be more difficult than with other gloves. I have seen neoprene fishing gloves at an outdoor sporting goods store. They had a solid rubbery palm and two fingertips than folded back so you could use bare fingertips for tying knots. Hope this helps.
119040
I used them snorkeling and paddle boarding. I would think they would grip the board just fine and stay on. Been awhile but I think I ordered size 13 and I'm a 12 and they fit well. Good luck
966059
Aaron, I don't recall the brand at this time (mine are up North on my boat), but I can tell you this: two seasons on mine, have used them on a couple of larger boats at times, they are GREAT. Non-marring, hold their air, and provide lots of protection. Can't go wrong with them.
119041
I'm not a windsurfer. I think these would work. They fit like a snug sock and the sole is thinner than a regular shoe, with grippy texture. You still feel what you are walking on, kind of like a moccasin
1594715
The leggings end in neoprene stocking feel, so separate boots are required. I have used them in some very cold water, and would recommend something like sweatpants under them, as the breathable fabric passes cold through very quickly. I have used them since about September of last year, and have yet to notice any water intrusion....
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They are.............but since they are neoprene and have sewed seams, they won't last long. Personally, having owned three drysuits and multiple wetsuits, I wouldn't do that.