Which gloves work best? I normally have 3 finger gloves for my wingfoil sessions, but imagine with parawing lines etc, collapsing, aligning the leading edge battens that I'll need gloves with a bit more feel.

Keen to hear experiences of what works best 🙏

I’ve used these for 2 season and they’re great: soliteboots.com/products/4-3-wind-paddle-split-mitt?_pos=6&_sid=e0787f359&_ss=r

I’ve used the 4/3 in the coldest conditions where riding becomes not possible because Parawings & boards just become covered in ice. My hands stay warm. I attribute this to the more loose fit and stretchy material.

Not sure how cold you’re going but they have a 3/2 version too with 5 fingers.

Pre-curved is the most important part for me. Cuts down on hand fatigue like crazy. I’m a back line guy using BRM so stow is pretty easy.


if you want to see in action:
4/3:

3/2: -O5aF1

foilthegreats said..
I’ve used these for 2 season and they’re great: soliteboots.com/products/4-3-wind-paddle-split-mitt?_pos=6&_sid=e0787f359&_ss=r

I’ve used the 4/3 in the coldest conditions where riding becomes not possible because Parawings & boards just become covered in ice. My hands stay warm. I attribute this to the more loose fit and stretchy material.

Not sure how cold you’re going but they have a 3/2 version too with 5 fingers.

Pre-curved is the most important part for me. Cuts down on hand fatigue like crazy. I’m a back line guy using BRM so stow is pretty easy.


if you want to see in action:
4/3:

3/2:

-O5aF1

I've had the chance to use these (4:3 Wind/Paddle Split-Mitt) a few times now in 4 celsius, both with a wing and a parawing, and so far they're the best mittens I've tried. I've tested well over a dozen different gloves and mittens for wingfoiling.

I don't think Solite's other models are particularly good, but these are very pre-curved and fit really well. The palms aren't actually sticky, despite what they claim, but the grip is good enough thanks to the excellent pre-curve.

What I don't know yet is how long they'll stay waterproof. That's usually the other big problem with gloves and mittens – they rarely last a full season without starting to leak.