I use these for surfing . they be comfortable and do what they be suppose to do , i.e. , give you a bit more zip in you paddle . they also have the add benefit of keep you hand a little warmer and even more notably , help keep you hand from get scratch , pinch or otherwise injure from the board or leash . it do take a bit of get use to , because you have to train you body to do the opposite of what it be train to do before -lrb- keep you finger spread , as oppose to cup tightly without glove -rrb- . also , I experience a bit more arm and shoulder muscle fatigue , because I be move you water and pull harder , but that only last a few outing . since I get they , I have not surf without they .