Gloves? Technical Jargon!? - Snowboarding Forum

06-09-2009, 10:45 AM

Hi guys,

Had an awesome snow season last year and a new one is just around the corner (AUS / NZ)! Looking for some new gloves!

The no-brand pair I currently have are OK... but tends to get wet inside towards the end of the day. I think it's because it's a gauntlet / big cuff style, so it doesn't stay under the sleeves very well... and then snow gets in. (Does anyone else have that prob?)

Here are a few of the following gloves I've shortlisted for consideration:
(I've mainly chosen Dakine as it's close to impossible to get Burton stuff internationally... and I've heard they're pretty good)

- Dakine Cobras, Brocos or Rovers (short cuff's = less wet?)
- Drop MFM
- Dakine Sequoia, or Targa (for the GF)

As far as I know - GoreTex is the best, but just wanted your opinions on the non-GoreTex waterproofing technologies. Are they just as good / get's the job done etc... (eg. Drop's "Aquabloc, DK Dry etc). I've tried researching them but all the jargon just gets me more confused.

Thanks for the help, Cheers - Laz

BurtonAvenger · 06-09-2009, 11:11 AM

If it's wet on the inside it's probably sweat.

DC5R · 06-09-2009, 12:01 PM

I use gloves with the Aquabloc tech for the past three years without any wetness issues (if that helps).

Incogneato · 06-09-2009, 02:55 PM

even goretex can get wet under extreme conditions, but yeah it could be sweat if its not that cold out. i prefer leather gloves that also have some sort of waterproof membrane (be it gore tex or aquabloc or whatever) because you can wax the leather so it doesn't absorb water and then the membrane is your second line of defense.

dakine is a huge international company, they must be doing something right, i wear drop gloves and i have never had an issue. burton gloves seem hit or miss, i have seen some fall apart in days and others last for years.

legallyillegal · 06-09-2009, 04:37 PM

any sort of membrane tech out there from a reputable company is going to be the same as gore-tex

06-10-2009, 01:16 AM

No name gloves that cost like $25 on sale are crap, fullstop. You can get some good bargains on gloves you just need to know where to look. If you're in Oz, you can look up this dude on the snowbaord.net.au forums. http://www.snowboard.net.au/fs-burto...678/index.html

He's selling Burton Goretex gloves with inner liners that keep your hands really warm, you can take them off if it gets too hot. These are excellent gloves and I have a similar pair from Burton made form Goretex and they have never been wet inside. Best purchase of snow gear for me EVER. Nothing has been as comfortable as these gloves, not my pants, jackets, goggles or even boots, although I'm yet to wear them in properly. They are super comfy and never wet inside even after spending most of my time learning to board on my ass, knees and hands for a few days with these gloves.

burritosandsnow · 06-11-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurtonAvenger

If it's wet on the inside it's probably sweat.

agreed

also if you are getting snow inside your gloves next time you get a jacket get one with the wrist gaiters ... even some underlayers have them. They help out lots.

m_jel · 06-11-2009, 04:46 PM

i have some dakine gloves, and my dakine mitts are in for warranty right now.

06-09-2009, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lazz Guest Posts: n/a	Gloves? Technical Jargon!? Hi guys, Had an awesome snow season last year and a new one is just around the corner (AUS / NZ)! Looking for some new gloves! The no-brand pair I currently have are OK... but tends to get wet inside towards the end of the day. I think it's because it's a gauntlet / big cuff style, so it doesn't stay under the sleeves very well... and then snow gets in. (Does anyone else have that prob?) Here are a few of the following gloves I've shortlisted for consideration: (I've mainly chosen Dakine as it's close to impossible to get Burton stuff internationally... and I've heard they're pretty good) - Dakine Cobras, Brocos or Rovers (short cuff's = less wet?) - Drop MFM - Dakine Sequoia, or Targa (for the GF) As far as I know - GoreTex is the best, but just wanted your opinions on the non-GoreTex waterproofing technologies. Are they just as good / get's the job done etc... (eg. Drop's "Aquabloc, DK Dry etc). I've tried researching them but all the jargon just gets me more confused. Thanks for the help, Cheers - Laz

06-09-2009, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,023	If it's wet on the inside it's probably sweat. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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06-09-2009, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	I use gloves with the Aquabloc tech for the past three years without any wetness issues (if that helps).

06-09-2009, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Incogneato Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 352	even goretex can get wet under extreme conditions, but yeah it could be sweat if its not that cold out. i prefer leather gloves that also have some sort of waterproof membrane (be it gore tex or aquabloc or whatever) because you can wax the leather so it doesn't absorb water and then the membrane is your second line of defense. dakine is a huge international company, they must be doing something right, i wear drop gloves and i have never had an issue. burton gloves seem hit or miss, i have seen some fall apart in days and others last for years.

06-10-2009, 01:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
insomniac Guest Posts: n/a	No name gloves that cost like $25 on sale are crap, fullstop. You can get some good bargains on gloves you just need to know where to look. If you're in Oz, you can look up this dude on the snowbaord.net.au forums. http://www.snowboard.net.au/fs-burto...678/index.html He's selling Burton Goretex gloves with inner liners that keep your hands really warm, you can take them off if it gets too hot. These are excellent gloves and I have a similar pair from Burton made form Goretex and they have never been wet inside. Best purchase of snow gear for me EVER. Nothing has been as comfortable as these gloves, not my pants, jackets, goggles or even boots, although I'm yet to wear them in properly. They are super comfy and never wet inside even after spending most of my time learning to board on my ass, knees and hands for a few days with these gloves.