Gotta agree with Bob on the gloves. Used to be by the time Springer season ended my fingers were so cracked they would bleed. Would barely be healed Get a box of gloves, they come in diferent thicknesses and sizes. I like the thin ones for better feel and dexterity. Mkae sure your hands are dry otherwise they can be a real pain to get on. I spend half my day at work in them and they aren't bad to wear.