Wrist Guard Gloves/ Riding with Wrist Guards - Page 4 - Snowboarding Forum

KIRKRIDER · 01-22-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by h2o119906

So, I have been meaning to start riding with wrist guards but it's too late now. I fractured my wrist in 4 places last week and had to have 2 screws put in. Season over basically. bummer of the year. I live and work on the mountain, so it's pure torture not being able to ride. I am thankful for the 40-some days I got in so far, but it looks like that might be it. If I am extremely careful, I might be able to sneak out for some spring riding if I wear a wrist guard and take it VERY easy (don't tell the dr).

Anyway, I'm looking for opinions on the gloves with built-in wrist guards. I think Dakine makes some. How much protection do they really offer? Would I be better off wearing something from the Dr., or a more protective piece? Anyone ride with wrist guards? How bad does it suck? Etc. Etc...

thanks for any and all help. I just want to get back out there asap!!!

Level SuperPipe Pro, protective gloves. Not the warmest...but really protective.

http://www.snowboardingforum.com/gen...-pipe-pro.html

aiidoneus · 01-22-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crazykid

I have the Dakine ones that i wear under my gloves, they seem to fit well with almost any glove ive worn.

Ive taken some hard falls on my wrist, and have had broken wrist in the past and no issues.

My gf is learning this year and its the first thing i made her buy, them and a helment... but she blew her knee out instead getting off the lift... LOL.

I think wrist gaurds are a good idea.

I wear the Dakine ones as well. They fit well, have top and bottom support. Easily fit under my burton gloves.

grafta · 01-22-2013, 01:58 PM

It's easy to snap the wrist back by wrenching on the fingers end in Level gloves.

I'm over it. Learn to fall not on wrists

phiho420 · 01-22-2013, 01:58 PM

I've been debating on the flexmeter wrist guards, but man they are pricey!

KIRKRIDER · 01-22-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by grafta

It's easy to snap the wrist back by wrenching on the fingers end in Level gloves.

I'm over it. Learn to fall not on wrists

I don't fall on them anymore either...but the protection on the palm ( Kevlar) and rubber on the back is pretty cool to have in the woods or icy runs.

grafta · 01-22-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KIRKRIDER

I don't fall on them anymore either...but the protection on the palm ( Kevlar) and rubber on the back is pretty cool to have in the woods or icy runs.

I'm on the verge of taking the wrist protective parts out of mine. I probably won't, but they'd be more comfortable without them.

Wore pipe gloves for the last couple days and it's great

KIRKRIDER · 01-22-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by grafta

I'm on the verge of taking the wrist protective parts out of mine. I probably won't, but they'd be more comfortable without them.

Wore pipe gloves for the last couple days and it's great

I'm positive that the first time I don't wear them, or my ass pad, i will need both...lol. Hm Need to ride....Maybe some fresh here at the end of the week...or it will be A-Frame G tests :-) I'll set +21 + 18 and just cut Cs in the groomers. But I want pow!

grafta · 01-22-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KIRKRIDER

I'm positive that the first time I don't wear them, or my ass pad, i will need both...lol. Hm Need to ride....Maybe some fresh here at the end of the week...or it will be A-Frame G tests :-) I'll set +21 + 18 and just cut Cs in the groomers. But I want pow!

Haha, yehman. I had to swallow some wrist pain fear when not wearing them, but it was good. Especially riding hard pack. Actually, I thought about my hands less not wearing big gloves.

Hell yes for new snow, looking good here for last bit of the week. FINALLY

aistis · 03-26-2013, 08:44 AM

i was looking at Flexmeter Wrist Guards PLUS and Gloves - package - Alps Gear and level biomex Level Biomex Snowboard Gloves with Wrist Guards - YouTube any ideas which ones better?

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phiho420 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6	Re: Wrist Guard Gloves/ Riding with Wrist Guards I've been debating on the flexmeter wrist guards, but man they are pricey!

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01-22-2013, 01:58 PM	#33 (permalink)
grafta Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,752	It's easy to snap the wrist back by wrenching on the fingers end in Level gloves. I'm over it. Learn to fall not on wrists

03-26-2013, 08:44 AM	#39 (permalink)
aistis Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 28	i was looking at Flexmeter Wrist Guards PLUS and Gloves - package - Alps Gear and level biomex Level Biomex Snowboard Gloves with Wrist Guards - YouTube any ideas which ones better?