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NRS Guide Gloves

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These are quality kayaking gloves made from 1.5 mm neoprene with a silicone grip pattern on the palms and a stylish graphics on the top face.  The gloves have a tight comfortable fit which provides excellent cushioning and abrasion resistance on the crucial contact points between the hand and the paddle. They incorporate cut away thumb and finger tips allowing full dexterity to your finger tips when tying knots, using tools or operating cameras etc.  The grip pattern provides excellent grip on the paddle in either wet or dry situations and the velcro wrist closure ensures a secure fit with easy removal.   The snap buckles on the wrists keeps both gloves together when not in use, preventing one half from going missing.  Once snapped  together they can also be securely hung over a clothes line or a kayak deck line to dry. As with all neoprene items it is essential to rinse these gloves in fresh water to remove any salt residue after use an...

Outdoor Research Sun Bucket Hat

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The "Outdoor Research Sun Bucket Hat" is an incredibly comfortable, well constructed and feature packed design incorporating many design features which make it ideally suited for sea kayaking. The hat is lightweight and so comfortable you hardly notice you have it on .  It is made from a synthetic double weave ripstop material which provides SPF 50+ sun protection.  The brim is angled downwards and has a thin layer of foam sewn into it to help stiffen it, as well as providing buoyancy to keep it afloat should it fall into the water.  The under side of the brim has a dark shaded fabric which absorbs glare reflected off of the oceans surface rather then reflecting it back towards your face. There is a head band located along the rim that fits softly against your head to wick away sweat as well as an elastic adjustment cord inside the rim that can be adjusted for the perfect fit or tightened to keep the hat on your head should the wind pick up.  A ...