I've tried numerous pairs of gloves and pogies for winter surf ski use in frigid northeast New England waters. Before trying these Toaster Mitts, I'd settled on Level Six gloves as the best combination of warmth and dexterity.
Tried the toaster mitts today in 19 degree temps. Despite a degree of bunching, which may or may not have been due to sizing, I was amazed at the warmth of these mitts; my hands were actually sweating. The grip on the paddle shaft is decent. These will be my 'go to' choice for seriously cold temps. Nice product, NRS.
Name: Kevin Wulff Review Date: 2/19/2012 6:44 pm Rating:
I JUST PICKED UP MY MITTS BEFORE A TRIP DOWN CATT. CREEK. IT WAS 33 DEG. OUTSIDE SNOWSTORM A GREAT DAY TO PADDLE. I PADDLE ALL YEAR LONG IN ZOAR VALLEY OR SOMEWHERE ON CATT. CREEK N.Y. THE MITTS WORKED GREAT. I WILL BUY ANOTHER SET FOR A FRIEND TO USE.
Name: Mike Tavares Review Date: 4/14/2011 6:55 am Rating:
my new favorite piece for cold weather. I have been using these things every play session this winter and have been very happy. They not only keep your hands really warm, but help stop water come in your wrist gaskets so they help keep you extra dry when the water is cold. I have found that they make a huge difference in my paddling when my hands are nice and warm.
Toaster mitts the name say it all. I paddle all year round in these glove. The water is warn in side the glove. If you a are planning to paddle all year round you need a pare of toaster mitts
Name: Bob North Review Date: 2/1/2011 9:01 pm Rating:
In my opinion, mittens are the only way for your hands to stay truly warm when paddling in the winter. Gloves and pogies just don't cut it when there stream banks are lined with ice and the water temperatures are in the 30s. The NRS mittens keep your hands warm in the worst conditions with minimal loss of dexterity.
The NRS Toaster Mitts provide the ultimate in warmth for the coldest conditions. The neoprene gloves are your solution if you suffer from cold hands are spend a lot of time in cold water. Toaster Mitts have pre-curved fingers for an easy grip.
NRS's Toaster Mitt Features:
The 3.5-mm RawHide™ neoprene on the back of your hands provides superior warmth and protection against cold and evaporative cooling.
Neoprene cuffs with glued and blind stitched seams help seal out water maximizing warmth.
The palm is made of extra-tough 2.5 mm RawHide to maintain a firm paddle grip for improved control and feel.
Soft brushed fleece panels on the backs of the thumbs make great “nose wipe” spots.
Pre-curved finger pocket is designed to keep your grip comfortable on an oar or paddle but flexible enough not to limit your hand’s mobility.
A titanium laminate adhesive layer in the material provides additional protection against heat loss.
Nylon bite tab helps you get your mitt on even when you’re wet and cold.
Elastic adjustment strap holds securely to your wrists.
