Description:
Warmth when you need it, bare fingertips when you do not. The NRS HydroSkin Forecast 2.0 Gloves (NRS item 25040.04) keep your hands warm in cold wind while letting you fold back the thumb and first two fingertips for knots, radios, photos and touch screens. Marine patrol officers, boat crews and anglers use them when the weather turns. Browse all water rescue gloves.
Features
- 2 mm HydroSkin with titanium laminate adhesive: warmth, wind protection and mobility.
- Nylon-spandex exterior with DWR coating: sheds water without costing dexterity.
- Convertible fingertips: the thumb and first two fingers open up for detail work.
- Hook-and-loop tip patches: hold the folded fingertips out of the way.
- Silicone palm pattern: non-slip grip on rods, paddles and oars.
- Soft, hydrophobic interior: comfortable against bare skin.
- Stretchy cuff with pairing snaps: easy on, and the pair stays together.
Specifications
- Material: 2 mm neoprene (HydroSkin) with titanium laminate adhesive
- Outer layer: 6 oz premium nylon/spandex with DWR coating
- Palm: silicone palm pattern
- Seams: single needle with high tenacity thread; not taped
- Conditions: insulating, cool
- Gender sizing: unisex
Sizes & options
Sizes: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forecast 2.0 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 S through 2XL (the chart's XXL). Between sizes or need help? Contact us.
Which fingers convert on the Forecast 2.0?
The thumb and first two fingers can be opened to an open-finger design, and hook-and-loop patches hold the tips out of the way.
Are they waterproof?
No. The DWR-coated exterior sheds water, but the seams are not taped.
How warm are they?
They use 2 mm HydroSkin with titanium laminate adhesive, rated by NRS for cool conditions, and block wind.
Is the Forecast 2.0 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 HydroSkin Forecast 2.0 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.
