Description:
Built around what raft guides need. The NRS Guide Gloves (NRS item 25013.05) protect the back of the hand and the palm with 1.5 mm neoprene while leaving the fingers free for dexterity. They give raft guides, swiftwater crews and boat operators blister protection, cushion and a little warmth for back-to-back days on the oars. See more water rescue gloves.
Features
- 1.5 mm neoprene: blister protection, cushion and light insulation.
- Open-finger design: keeps dexterity for knots, clips and radios.
- Silicone palm pattern: a positive grip, even when wet.
- Extended wrist: more sun coverage and easier on and off.
- Wrist pairing snaps: keep the gloves together.
Specifications
- Material: 1.5 mm neoprene
- Palm: silicone palm pattern
- Seams: single needle with high tenacity thread; not taped
- Conditions: insulating, cool
- Gender sizing: unisex
Sizes & options
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL. Measurements in the chart are in inches; compare your hand to the width and length for each size. The size listed as XXL on the chart is our 2XL option.
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 3" | 6 1/2" |
| S | 3 1/4" | 7" |
| M | 3 1/2" | 7 1/2" |
| L | 3 3/4" | 7 3/4" |
| XL | 4" | 8" |
| XXL | 4 1/2" | 8 1/2" |
Questions about the NRS Guide Gloves
How do I choose a glove size?
Use the chart: each size lists a hand width and length in inches. A Medium, for example, is 3 1/2 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches long. This glove comes in XS through 2XL (the chart's XXL). Between sizes or need help? Contact us.
How warm are the Guide Gloves?
They use 1.5 mm neoprene, which NRS rates for cool conditions. They give slight insulation along with blister protection and cushion.
Are the fingers open?
Yes. The open-finger design keeps your fingertips free for dexterity.
Will they help with sun protection?
Yes. The extended wrist adds coverage for sun protection and makes the gloves easier to slip on and off.
Is the NRS Guide Gloves flame resistant?
No. It is water rescue and paddling gear. It is not flame resistant, is not structural firefighting PPE and is not NFPA 1971 certified, so keep it away from fire and high heat.
Where can I buy the NRS Guide Gloves?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized NRS dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
