Surf Talk Guru

Beginning surfers can choose whether or not they want to pay extra for gloves with their surf rental package. Should you pay extra and try out the gloves or are they unnecessary? There are pros and cons to surfing gloves.

Surfing gloves keep your hands warmer, which is nice if you’re just starting out, or if it’s cold out and you aren’t used to numb hands. Another pro is that you can paddle easier and faster, which is good when you’re just starting out. Better paddling means catching more waves. Although, a con when it comes to paddling is that wet gloves are heavy, especially thicker ones, and your arms get tired sooner. Another con is that they can make it difficult to maneuver your board, like when you’re standing up or holding on to your board during duck dives or turtle rolls. Most experienced surfers don’t use gloves. They feel they surf better without them. Weigh these options and decide if gloves are for you. It doesn’t hurt to try them.