🧤 Handwear
Cold hands are one of the fastest ways to lose performance and safety margin on the water. Pogies attach directly to the paddle shaft so bare hands grip inside a neoprene shell — maximum warmth without sacrificing feel. Paddle gloves offer full-finger coverage for those who prefer them.
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Pogies (Paddle Mitts)
Pogies attach to the paddle shaft so your bare hands grip directly inside the neoprene shell — maximizing feel while blocking wind and spray. Most surfski paddlers prefer pogies over gloves for cold-water sessions.
Pogies — Open-Top
Neoprene Paddle Mitts — Kayak Pogies
Open-top neoprene pogies that mount directly to the paddle shaft, letting bare hands grip with full feel and sensitivity while the neoprene shell blocks wind and spray. Velcro closure adjusts to fit any paddle diameter.
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Pogies — 5mm Neoprene
Tontron 5mm Neoprene Paddle Mitts
Thick 5mm neoprene paddle mitts with full-length cuff for cold-water surfski and sea kayaking. Glued and blind-stitched seams reduce water entry. Secure Velcro closure keeps the mitts in position on the paddle shaft through rolling conditions.
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Pogies — Lightweight
Pissente Kayak Neoprene Paddle Mitts
Lightweight 2.5mm neoprene paddle mitts with a short cuff profile ideal for mild-cold conditions. Easy on/off design, adjustable Velcro closure, and a trim fit that doesn’t interfere with paddle stroke mechanics. A good warm-weather backup or shoulder-season option.
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Paddle Gloves
Paddle gloves offer an alternative to pogies — full-finger coverage with grip material on the palm. Choose thickness based on water temperature: 2mm for mild cold, 3mm for most winter paddling, 5mm for seriously cold water.
Gloves — 2mm
NRS Maverick 2mm Neoprene Gloves
Raw neoprene exterior with titanium laminate and RawHide palm grip. Best for shoulder-season paddling in 55–65°F water. Maximum feel on the paddle shaft with light cold-weather protection.
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Gloves — 3mm
PAWHITS 3mm Thermal Wetsuit Gloves
The most-reviewed neoprene glove on Amazon with over 5,700 ratings. Five-finger non-slip construction maintains strong paddle grip. 3mm hits the sweet spot for most cold-water paddling conditions.
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Gloves — 5mm
XUKER 5mm Neoprene Water Gloves
Maximum neoprene insulation for cold water below 45°F. Five-finger design preserves paddle grip and dexterity. At 5mm, these buy meaningful extra time in the event of a cold-water swim.
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