Snowboard gloves

To get the true pleasure of snowboarding, it is important to take care in advance and purchase professional equipment and gear. The main element of the equipment are snowboard gloves that keep your hands dry and keep them from freezing.

The main difference between special gloves, which are equally suitable for skiing and snowboarding, is the presence of fasteners and other devices for reliable sealing of the brush from external influences.

As a rule, they are made of high-strength leather, equipped with reliable cuffs. In addition, there are no seams at the fingertips.

Modern snowboard gloves are specially processed from the side of the palms in order to protect the hands as much as possible from external influences and increase the service life of the attributes themselves. For this zone, genuine leather or vinyl is traditionally used.

In addition, this protective element of the wardrobe of a snowboarder has several options for the length of the cuffs that prevent the ingress of snow inside:

1. Short ones allow hands to move more freely. But for the prevention of snow, they should be worn with jackets equipped with Velcro.
2. Long, covering the sleeves of the jacket, guarantee 100% protection against snow. But they limit the mobility of the wrists.

The various add-ons that are equipped with various models include:

• Pads to quickly and efficiently wipe the mask.
• An exact repetition of the structure of the fingers (articular), which increases perception and helps the athlete hold on to the beams of the lift.
• Kevlar inserts that give even more strength and reliability.
• Storm harness - cord to ensure safety during removal. It is a strap for attaching to the wrist or outer clothing.
• Inserts that allow you to wipe your nose without removing special gloves. Made from suede, less often from other high quality materials.
• Inner silicone finish for enhanced hand sensitivity and easier grip.
• A rubber scraper in the thumb area - to clean the mask from snow and ice.
• Ventilation hole (pocket with a zipper) on the back of the palm for a more comfortable microclimate inside the product and its quick drying. Open - pocket closes as necessary, which gives the snowboarder the opportunity to control and create the most comfortable conditions for his hands.
• Rigid insert to prevent injury from falls.
• Cuff width adjustment system.

Snowboarding is traditionally divided into three areas:

• freeride;
• freestyle;
• carving.

Each of them has its own specifics, which should be taken into account when selecting protective equipment.

So, for freeride - a natural relief descent and skiing along mountain routes, the most durable clothes for hands, equipped with high cuffs and strong fasteners are required.

For freestyle, with its dizzying stunts, safety fades into the background. More attention is paid to the appearance, the combination of the accessory with the rest of the clothes.

In carving, the ease and practicality of special gloves are important. Here, as in freeriding, attention should be paid to products with brush protection - to prevent serious injuries.

Manufacturers of sports equipment, in addition to well-known materials, use all sorts of the latest developments.

For the outer layer, apply:

• Outlast. One of the new products with a thermostat, characterized by increased thermal characteristics. In things made of such material, there is a layer of absorbent microcapsules that release their own heat. Its excess is brought out.
• Gore-tex. Water and windproof, complemented by a membrane with a "breathing" property. Products made from such a fabric are considered the most comfortable.

• Windstopper - well protects from any piercing wind and even the most severe frosts. The basis includes polytetrafluoroethylene, fluoropolymer and teflon. The minimum thickness of this fabric accessory will greatly facilitate movement. However, they do not protect against moisture quite effectively, so they are best used in cold and dry areas.
• 3M Thinsulate - a synthetic fabric consisting of insulation microfibres. Reliably keeps heat inside and protects from wind.
• Hipora - a film material with microscopic pores, created on the basis of polyurethane. Gives maximum protection from cold air and wind.

As a heat insulator and internal filler of special gloves for snowboarding, apply:

• Fluff. The main advantages are naturalness and high quality. It perfectly protects from any frost. But only in dry weather. With rainfall, the fluff will not only not retain moisture, but also get wet. Down products dry for a long time.
• In addition to down, various companies use flick and natural wool for glove lining. But most often, manufacturers prefer synthetics.

• Primaloft is a synthetic filler based on high-quality microfiber. Allows the athlete's body to retain heat and save energy. It is considered one of the best in its segment and shows excellent characteristics in conditions of high humidity.
• Slightly inferior to fluff in thermal insulation qualities, Primaloft has additional advantages. It maintains optimal air circulation, does not restrict movement, is waterproof and compact.
• Thinsulate is another modern material based on thin microfibers.Being compact and warm, it provides comfort to the hands of the athlete, without limiting their mobility.

The assortment includes products with combined lining materials. And also with removable layers - for self-adjustment of the degree of insulation.

For snowboarding, as well as for any extreme sport, safety is of great importance. Both professionals and beginner snowboarders equally need it.

Among the models there are accessories with wrist protection that reliably protect this part of the hand from dislocations and fractures. But some athletes and amateurs prefer to use an independent (separate) protection, which is worn under a special glove. What is the difference? And what is more effective?

Self tightly fits the arm, and therefore more effective. However, if she is not there or just does not want to wear it, then it is necessary to use special gloves with built-in protection.

They have several features that distinguish them from the rest:

• more bulky;
• equipped with a strap, which, turning around the wrist, is fixed with Velcro. Designed to ensure that at the time of impact the protective part does not move and correctly effectively performs its function;
• It has exceptionally long cuffs that are worn over the jacket.

The price of such accessories is higher than analogues without protective functions, but they significantly reduce the risk of injury.

For a snowboarding hand accessory to bring as much benefit as possible, you need to choose the right one. In this case, several basic criteria must be taken into account.

The main rule is that the thing must fit exactly in size. For its correct determination, measurements are taken from part of the palm from the index finger to the little finger. The resulting figure is verified with the size chart.

Buying for growth, or, conversely, end-to-end - is not worth it, as this will reduce the comfort of the attribute and its functionality.

When choosing, priority should be given not to what is cheaper, but to what is better and more reliable. To get maximum pleasure, and not worry about wet and frozen hands, you should choose warm, moisture-proof and windproof special gloves.

In addition to gloves, manufacturers of snowboarding equipment also offer mittens for snowboarding, which also have their own characteristics, it will be much warmer in their hands.

But at the same time, the latter have an important drawback - some things are simply inconvenient to do in them due to the fact that the fingers do not have sufficient mobility.

In any case, the choice remains with the athlete and depends on his preferences.

On the modern market, products of various companies are presented, each of which has its own “chips”.

According to the rating of the popular German edition Sport und Abenteuer, Level Biomex gloves are the best among analogues. The Biomex protective system enhances safety, and the Membra-Therm Plus membrane protects against all possible negative environmental influences.

The features of these products include:

• suede pad for wiping the mask;
• repetition of all anatomical features of the fingers;
• internal removable part;
• inserts for extra strength;
• ventilation system;
• long cuff.

However, this accessory, which received the title of "best gloves" is very short-lived - it lasts a maximum of a couple of seasons.

Bask is a Russian company offering the best value for money. Her latest models are equipped with:

• Kevlar palm, which makes the product almost eternal;
• long cuff;
• removable inner part made of Porelle + fleece membrane;
• cord for attaching to the wrist;
• external protection.

The disadvantages of snowboarders are the lack of ventilation and the ability to wipe the mask.

Burton gloves. Their feature is the use of Screen Grab Toughgrip technology, which allows you to use the smartphone’s sensor without removing attributes.

Also among the leaders is the Fischer company, which offers high-quality accessories that “breathe” and reliably protect hands from moisture and cold.