What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I use the HydroSkin 0. 5 Gloves when it is too cold for bare hands but not full winter conditions. The thin HydroSkin neoprene takes the sting out of cool water, the DWR stretch shell sheds splash, and the silicone palm pattern really helps keep a solid grip on wet paddles and oar handles."We pull on the NRS Men's HydroSkin 0. 5 Gloves when paddling into the shoulder season means crisp air, cold splash, and the kind of chill that creeps into bare fingers first. A premium nylon-spandex exterior treated with DWR sheds spray and light rain, while the soft, smooth, hydrophobic interior keeps hands from feeling clammy as the day wears on. At the core, a 0. 5 mm HydroSkin neoprene layer delivers just enough insulation to tame cool water without sacrificing the dexterity needed for precise strokes, ferry angles, or tying on fishing tackle. For long days on the river, the details make these gloves easy to live in. A simple, stretchy cuff slides neatly under drytop or jacket wrists and makes on-off transitions quick at eddies and lunch stops, and wrist pairing snaps keep the gloves together in the gear bin or clipped to a PFD. A silicone pattern across the palm and fingers boosts grip on wet shafts, throw bags, and grab handles, while reflective graphics help hands stand out in low light at dawn, dusk, or in stormy weather.