Gloves vs Mittens | Which is Better for Skiing?

Gloves vs Mittens

Choosing the right gear to keep your hands warm on the mountain, whether your snowboarding or skiing, will make the difference between hours of enjoyable fun or uncomfortable frozen fingers. To learn more let's dive into the video.


Number 1
Mobility
In all of these cases, it would be very difficult to do so if you were wearing mittens. That’s because mittens have rounded off ends like an oven glove. There is no material between the fingers so the use of each finger is restricted. You can open and close your hand and clasp objects in a rudimentary way, but you can’t tightly grip objects in specific areas or use your fine-motor skills to be precise.

Number 2
Warmth
Insulation is key when it comes to ski gloves and mittens. Insulated ski gloves wrap your fingers individually providing excellent coverage and plenty of warmth. But what about the insulation in ski mittens? Ski mittens also have adequate insulation, but the mitten relies on your fingers being close together to generate more heat. It’s also important to note that not all ski mittens are the same.


Number 3
Breathability and Waterproofing
Just like jackets and pants for skiing or snowboarding, mittens and gloves both have weatherproofing features to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable while out on the slopes. Breathability is what lets your skin breathe and release any pent-up heat from your activity, allowing you to cool down and not build up a sweat that will make your hands wet and cold.

Number 4
Other Tech Features
Now that we’ve covered some of the main technologies of gloves vs. mittens, let’s take a look at some other options for tech. First, there’s moisture wicking capabilities. This allows for any pent-up moisture or sweat to move through the membrane of your glove to the outside, so you don’t stay wet all day. Next, let’s talk about touch-screen tech. This amazing technology let’s you use your smartphone while your gloves are still on.

Number 5
Heated Gloves
The quick version of this is that nothing beats a heated glove or mitten if you’re looking for heat in the cold. Heated gloves are exactly what they sound like, battery-powered gloves that heat your hands from the inside for hours on end. These heated beauties come in glove and mitten form, and have varying settings and battery length for your needs.

Number 6
Is there a Glove/Mitten Hybrid?

Hestra Heli 3 Finger Gloves
Some people like keeping their fingers close together inside a mitten. It certainly allows for greater flexibility of the fingers. Others prefer gloves where each finger is separated by insulation and shell material.

Just in case you’re a snowboarder who skipped the above explanation, the real answer here is either is fine. Gloves or mittens aren’t better for snowboarding overall, it more so depends on your comfort and warmth needs.

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