Spearfishing Gloves

Yes, on decathlon.com.gr you will find an excellent variety of spearfishing and diving gloves, designed to offer you ultimate protection, comfort, and a firm grip on every excursion into the sea. Our collection includes neoprene gloves in various thicknesses, as well as models with Supratex or Kevlar reinforcements for maximum safety and durability under the water.

Gloves are essential in spearfishing for three basic reasons:
Protection against injuries: They protect you from sharp rocks, shells, fish bites, sea urchin spines, and anemone or jellyfish stings. Additionally, they protect your fingers from friction when loading the speargun (especially band spearguns).
Thermal insulation: Neoprene traps a thin layer of water which is warmed by your body, preventing heat loss. Frozen fingers lose their sensation and accuracy when managing the trigger.
Grip: They offer a stable grip on the speargun handle and on rocks, preventing slipping.

Gloves must fit like a "second skin". To find the right size, measure the circumference of your palm (at its widest point, below the knuckles, excluding the thumb) with a measuring tape and consult the size guide on each product page.
If they are too big, cold water will constantly enter, canceling out the thermal insulation, and the excess material will hinder your movements, while if they are too small they will squeeze your fingers, restricting blood circulation, resulting in your hands freezing much faster. Therefore, always make sure to choose the correct size!

The difference lies in the balance between warmth and flexibility. Classic 5-finger gloves offer the maximum possible flexibility and freedom of movement. They are the ultimate choice for spearfishing, as you need your index finger independent for the trigger and full movement for extracting the shaft or reloading.
On the other hand, in 3-finger gloves (or mittens/tridents) the thumb and index finger are free, while the remaining three fingers are kept together in a common compartment. They offer much greater warmth but reduce dexterity. They are mainly used in very cold waters or in deep scuba diving and rarely in spearfishing.

Salt and humidity destroy neoprene and create bad odors, which is why it is very important to care for them using the following basic steps! After each dive, wash the gloves thoroughly inside and out with plenty of fresh, cold water. If they smell, you can wash them by hand with a specialized neoprene soap or a very mild shampoo (baby shampoo). Remember never to put them in the washing machine or dryer. Finally, turn them inside out and let them dry in a shaded and well-ventilated place. Never leave them in the sun, as UV rays dry out the neoprene and cause it to crack, losing its elasticity.