Gore Tex Gloves - Yes or No? - Snowboarding Forum

GoodfellaGR · 01-23-2012, 09:24 AM

Is it a good idea to "invest" on Gore tex gloves if you have a mid-budget? Are they worth it? Also, which brand would you recommend?

Thank you all..

Tarzanman · 01-23-2012, 01:08 PM

There is nothing wrong with GoreTex gloves. How much of a premium do they cost over the other gloves you are considering?

I am not a gear guru, but the cheapest I have seen are Dakine Titans (which I think have some goretex) for ~$60'ish.

bseracka · 01-23-2012, 01:51 PM

If you're on a budget and are concerned about the premium on gore-tex look for closeouts on previous years gloves/mitts. Closeouts can usually be picked up between 40 and 70.

GoodfellaGR · 01-23-2012, 03:31 PM

thank you guys..

legallyillegal · 01-23-2012, 04:20 PM

hipora is cheaper and does the same thing

john doe · 01-23-2012, 05:57 PM

The basic Burton Goretex gloves can be found for under $40.

Gustov · 01-23-2012, 06:17 PM

just buy some gloves off of amazon, they're usually cheaper, i got some dakine cobras for $52.

AAA · 01-23-2012, 06:35 PM

Several years ago, out of frustration in finding yet another pair of expensive gloves didn't hold up, I picked up a cheap pair of Head gloves while at one of the box "club" stores. Those things are fantastic. Full gauntlet w/ bungie, contoured fingers, etc, very much like gloves costing $70+...just not goretex, but they don't seem to get any more damp than the goretex gloves I had. I get two seasons from a pair before they start to unravel, same as a pricey pair. I'm on my 3rd pair and have another shelved for next season. Best 14 bucks out there, IMO.

Rufus · 01-23-2012, 06:47 PM

I also have a pair of the Head gloves from Costco, picked them up about five years ago for $10. They are a little bulky but they are the warmest, driest gloves I own. I actually rarely wear them because they are just too warm most of the time. I also have some Burton Gore-tex gloves that are great.

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01-23-2012, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	There is nothing wrong with GoreTex gloves. How much of a premium do they cost over the other gloves you are considering? I am not a gear guru, but the cheapest I have seen are Dakine Titans (which I think have some goretex) for ~$60'ish.

01-23-2012, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
bseracka Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 593	If you're on a budget and are concerned about the premium on gore-tex look for closeouts on previous years gloves/mitts. Closeouts can usually be picked up between 40 and 70.

01-23-2012, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
GoodfellaGR Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 16	thank you guys..

01-23-2012, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gustov Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 206	just buy some gloves off of amazon, they're usually cheaper, i got some dakine cobras for $52.

01-23-2012, 06:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
AAA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 380	Several years ago, out of frustration in finding yet another pair of expensive gloves didn't hold up, I picked up a cheap pair of Head gloves while at one of the box "club" stores. Those things are fantastic. Full gauntlet w/ bungie, contoured fingers, etc, very much like gloves costing $70+...just not goretex, but they don't seem to get any more damp than the goretex gloves I had. I get two seasons from a pair before they start to unravel, same as a pricey pair. I'm on my 3rd pair and have another shelved for next season. Best 14 bucks out there, IMO.

01-23-2012, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	I also have a pair of the Head gloves from Costco, picked them up about five years ago for $10. They are a little bulky but they are the warmest, driest gloves I own. I actually rarely wear them because they are just too warm most of the time. I also have some Burton Gore-tex gloves that are great.