Ronstan XS Black 3-Finger Sticky Race Gloves

The Ronstan XS Black 3-Finger Sticky Race Gloves are built for sailors with smaller hands who want hand protection without giving up fingertip feel on knots, shackles, and control lines. The XS version is intended for smaller hands, where excess glove material can make rope handling feel clumsy. The three-finger cut keeps selected fingertips exposed, which helps smaller-handed sailors feel knots and hardware without giving up palm protection. Ronstan's Sticky Race construction is intended to reduce how hard the crew has to squeeze a loaded line during repeated trims.

Durable Amara synthetic leather limits stretch and shrinkage, while double aramid stitching strengthens the seams that see the most wear. Extra material across the palm and fingers cushions the areas that normally take the brunt of a loaded sheet. Flexible mesh panels let air move through the XS glove and help moisture escape after spray. The smaller cut is especially helpful when the crew needs good feel around thin control lines and small shackles.

• Three-finger race design preserves fingertip dexterity
• Double-thickness palm and finger protection
• Aramid stitching reinforces high-wear areas
• Mesh panels improve ventilation and drying

Choose XS only when it fits closely without pulling at the finger openings or wrist closure. Rinse the XS pair with fresh water after saltwater sailing, then let it dry fully before putting it away. Pay particular attention to palm wear and seam condition if the gloves are used often on high-load control lines. For other sailing gloves, rope-handling gear, and deck hardware, browse more Sailing Hardware.