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Gloves
Waterproofing Like many other pieces of outerwear, waterproofing is an area that companies can easily skimp in to make a glove cheaper. Look for tapped seams (or welded seams), laminate waterproofing systems (like Gore-Tex, Membrain or Conduit etc.), and good DWR finishes. Types Of Gloves Ice Climbing Ice climbing gloves have to be especially durable, have good articulation for working with biners and ice screws, and very warm because you are so close to the ice at all times. Often ice gloves use special protective armor (like plastic knuckle protectors etc) to ward off unintentional blows to the ice.  Skiing/Snowboarding There isn't much of a difference between a snowboarding glove and a ski glove, except the fact that a snowboarding glove usually has a longer gauntlet (which is why you'll see so many skiers with Burton gloves). Also, make sure that you pick up gloves with leashes, so when you yard sale everything they don't fly too far. When picking a glove from this category make sure you dress for the weather, and get a glove that matches the expected conditions. Spring gloves won't cut it at 20 degrees below zero. Key Features Gauntlet The gauntlet is the cuff of the glove that is made to tuck over your jacket's sleeve to seal out snow.  Articulated Fingers Believe it or not, our hands don't rest in a flat position, so having fingers that are naturally bent is a big benefit. Its harder to do, because it requires complex stitching, but makes gloves much more comfortable. |
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