Sailing Glove Recommendations

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Rick Raduziner

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Nov 1, 2025, 9:22:41 PM11/1/25
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So this might be an interesting topic.  Some of you don't use gloves at all.  But many of do.  I do and like them.  

I have been using the Gill Championship glove for years. They seem to be falling apart faster than norma.  And they are expensive.  I don't like the dipped gloves, too sticky for me.  I like the long three finger glove with the cutoff index finger.  

So what do you recommend without paying an arm and a leg for them?

Looking forward to hearing some responses to likes, dislikes, brands, etc....  

Rick


Tucker Strasser

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Nov 1, 2025, 9:53:17 PM11/1/25
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  Try these, you can cut off what you need. They are 2 sided and the price is good. 

https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/two-sided-pvc-dot-gloves-x-large-1-pair-9366xl?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22805635610

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Or these which I like. Buy a pair to check the size. I now buy them by the dozen and keep extras in my truck in case I forget/ lose them. Also good for juniors 

https://leonardsafety.com/products/kevlar-knit-gloves-moderate-heat-resistant-mens-fingerless-w-dots.html


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So this might be an interesting topic.  Some of you don't use gloves at all.  But many of do.  I do and like them.  
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Al Sargent

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Nov 1, 2025, 10:12:35 PM11/1/25
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Nitrile gardening gloves 



Brad Cameron

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Nov 2, 2025, 1:26:28 AM11/2/25
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Hi Rick. 
This is probably going to get some ridicule but, I found that Ace hardware has shorty gloves for around $12 
They won’t last a season, but are a great backup to keep in your sailing bag. 
Nothing works as good as gill though. ( in my opinion). 

Chris Boome

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Nov 2, 2025, 1:52:35 AM11/2/25
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Rick,
I am very happy with my “ Hardy” gloves from Harbor Freight. They cost $4-5 a pair.

Photos at bottom.

Boomer

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Chris Boome

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Nov 2, 2025, 1:53:42 AM11/2/25
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Tucker,

Those look great!!

I will give them a try.

Boomer

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Al Sargent

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Nov 2, 2025, 1:09:39 AM11/2/25
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ricka...@gmail.com

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Nov 2, 2025, 11:32:59 PM11/2/25
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Thanks for your responses.  Any more options out there?????   So far the best gloves I've used are the Gill Champs.  

I found these ones online and thought they looked interesting so I'm buying a pair to see how they go.  The MRX True Sailing Glove $15 bucks.  They look like a Gill knock off at 1/3rd the price.  

They are even sold at Walmart. 

Stay tuned for the function and quality report.  

 


Jonathan Howell

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Nov 3, 2025, 10:42:23 AM11/3/25
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Hi Rick,

My Ronstan gloves have been holding up well for 3-4 years of sailing. One unexpected thing I like about them is the cutout for a wristwatch - no other glove seems to have that.
They probably don't meet your "break the bank" criteria (I don't remember what I paid for them) but I think they were a worthy investment.

Jonathan
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