How to avoid blisters?

[Essington]

Originally Posted by Jim Fulton

Personally, I'm a big fan of gloves.

Well, as far as sailing goes, I started in the beach cat world (Nacra 5.2 actually), So I'm pretty attached to my black magic gloves, even on my cruiser (day sailor).

But, I don't think they are the best tool for protecting my hands from ropes when splicing. My insulated yellowstone beer gloves (it is always good to have a drinking glove handy) are probably more suited to that task.

-jason