These are the best gloves on the market!! I used them to helm an 800 in the inland champs and found them to be very grippy and warm. I prefer this style of gloves over the other more traditional style due to the better grip you get. I have used this style of gloves many times over the years and found others to wear very quickly, even after a day of sailing they can be ripped to shreds (especially as a crew), but these grip gloves were good as new after a full day out there. Also, these were a step up compared to other pairs providing much warmth in the cold October weekend we had in Oxford. 5 STARS FOR ME ALL DAY LONG