I have an amazing pair of Burton mitts that are at least 10 years old. Leather palmed, gortex backed - most of the time they are too hot. They even came with their own stuff bag.
you should def check out the candy grind handbag mitt, they're pretty warm as well but theres a zipper on the side to let them air out or if you need the use of your fingers
Just bought some Dakine Scouts with liners. Can't wait to try them this season. I am thinking just liners for spring time, just gloves for cold days in Tahoe, and liner and glove for FREEZING days in Tahoe.
My Candy Grind The CG came in and I got to pick them up. Jury is out on the durability and dryness (haven't tested them actually riding) but the warmth is off the scale. My hands were sweating just wearing them for one minute to get a feel.
I'm thinking about getting these mitts, and I like the fact that they have a removeable liner and that you can unzip them to use your fingers (or cool off).
Any reviews?
I read above CheezeforSteeze just got some Candy Grinds and they are very warm... what model did you get?
I bought Red Park Gloves from CandyGrind last year. They were really warm, but mehhhhh they definitely wore quickly and didn't keep the weather out all that well. They would constantly be soaked half way through the day. Then again they are Park gloves and i was all over the place with them. Really nice low profile fit though.
I also didn't hit em with any waterproofer when i got them so maybe that would be the way to go.
Just a point of reference for anyone considering Dakine Titan gloves (they're one of the most recommended on this forum). They fit *small*. I don't have big hands, but I have long fingers; and, I generally fit into an XL glove. Anyhow, I received some Titans in the mail, and could barely get my hands through the cuff area to put them on. Once on, I couldn't even make a fist without discomfort. There's no way I could wear them with the extra liners they come with. I was surprised and had to double check that they were actually XLs (they were). So, I'll be returning them. It's a shame since it seems like a nice glove and, again, they come pretty well recommended on this forum.
Anyhow, just a data point for any one considering them and can't go anywhere to try them on first.
Even a well insulated glove won't necessarily keep your hands warm. More often it depends on blood circulation. I use the Defcon Team Goliath and it's expidition rated and my hands still get cold. Get 2 pairs of good gloves and stock up on hand warmers.
I'm thinking about getting these mitts, and I like the fact that they have a removeable liner and that you can unzip them to use your fingers (or cool off).
Any reviews?
I currently have the Burton Oven Over-Mitt and they seem like good gloves (few seasons now and no signs of any wear and tear) but they are too hott for me. NEVER use the liners they came with (except for driving gloves now) and just about always have to have the little zipper vent open because my hands will start sweating.
I read above CheezeforSteeze just got some Candy Grinds and they are very warm... what model did you get?
Lots of good info in this thread so far. Anyone have any input or feedback about gloves for kids as well?
I've looked at a few places locally & haven't seen near as much technology or choices for kids which is crazy because they're the ones who need it the most. There were a few times last year that our day got cut short due to cold fingers for the little shorties.
Pow Tanto Gloves are the best gloves I've worn. The inner liner stays dry through all day riding, keeps you very warm with some mighty fine insulation, and durable to the point that I haven't replaced it for 2 years running, 30+ days a year of use.
Mileage varies though. Some people ripped theirs through 1 weeks' use. I don't know how, maybe because I dont grab my edges, but mine are still solid.
I picked up a pair of the Heli Ski gloves and loving them so far. Never the slightest bit of moisture, and the wool liner keeps nice and dry. Pricy glove, but well worth the investment.
I have some Swany mitts too which I think are technically warmer, but I prefer gloves only so I can make metal thorns when my buddy is filming me.
If you go with a glove you obvious loose warmth, but what you loose with warmth you have the opportunity to gain with mobility. Where people fck up is when they by a glove with crappy mobility (which covers most gloves). IMO Hestra is the best glove you can buy.
For warmth its gotta be a mitt, and there are a ton out there that fit the bill since mobility is shot anyway with all mitt designs.
I never understood what people use their hands for so much while snowboarding that they need "mobility". I've worn nothing but mitts for the past 3 or 4 years and never thought to my self "man i wish i could use the dexterity of my finger tips right now". All i need my hands to do is strap in and grab my board.
unless you experience it its hard to say. Everything from reaching into your pocket to grab you pass, ski lock, lens cleaner to making adjustments to your bindings or boats.
got a pair of celtek trigger mittens last year and i love them so far, even when i lost my first pair i bought another, they are good for the sale i got on them
i picked up the OR alti mitts. If you can get over looking like your going to box some skiers, they definitely do the trick. I got these over the hestra helis because of the full goretex shell, not just a goretex liner inside the mitt. I have raynauds, so my hands lose their heat extremely rapidly. With the altis, I can play around with my phone, smoke and just not be nearly as nervous about a raynauds attack because these things are so damn warm. If you want ovens, drop a hand warmer in each but be should to use a good liner to wick the sweat away.
Swany vintage or pinnacle will do it for you. I bought a pair of Swany's that look similar to those two models and they have been great. My hands stay warm and they feel great.
You may want to wait until end of year to buy them on sale, that's what I did and I feel they are definitely worth it. They've held up well, although I've only used them for 15ish days so far.
I've been using these in North Tahoe area this season so far. The only time they weren't quite up to par was yesterday when it was -10. Even then, I had to keep my hands in my pockets. Otherwise, they've been great.
not a common glove/mit you see at retail, however extremely warm. if you see them try a pair on, i've worn this brand for years and they've never failed me.
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