Thanks Trey. I am using 3/8 Yalelight which has a 'fuzzy' cover and believe me it doesnt seem huge. I also sail with another P19 rigged with the standard 7/16 line and that one is easily handled without gloves. Maybe I am using too much mainsheet when I should be playing the downhaul, but these peeves only happen when sailing solo. If I can use both hands and feet I dont really notice it.