The backs of the gloves are open to keep them cool, light, and less restrictive. The silicone applied to the palm provides a good grip on an oar handle, even if it is wet.
Dale McKinnon
Dale McKinnon
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They look like they would also work for paddlers, especially canoeists.
Since an injury kept me off the boat for a few months, I needed gloves and bought a pair of these. The main problem is the seams at the thumb—they rub and bunch here the way short-finger bike gloves do. A bit fiddly to put on and off also. Long-finger bike gloves have worked better for me, and also keep sun off.