How to Buy Snowboarding Gloves
Snowboarding fanatics hit the snow every season with passion and excitement after being cooped up all summer. In order to have a good time on the slopes, proper gear and preventative safety must be priorities. Follow this easy guide to buying snowboard gloves, and you'll be a step ahead of the pros when the snow starts to fall.
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Purchase snowboarding gloves with a liner. The first step to ensuring safety and warmth is to have a liner. Snowboarding gloves that are mittens usually have fingered liners, but glove liners and glove shells are recommended. Look for gear that's made of fleece or a synthetic base.
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Look for a temperature rating. Higher quality snowboarding gloves are given a range of temperatures they can "handle" by their manufacturers.
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Choose long gloves over short gloves. Long gloves extend past your wrist and are the best option for protection and safety. These gloves usually have a velcro strap near the wrist or a lace-up near the back of the hand, or both.
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Ask fellow snowboarders for a recommendation. Snowboarding enthusiasts are very particular about their gear. Someone who is out in the snow every day will give the best advice when it comes to snowboarding gloves. At the very least, asking around will help you eliminate certain brands and styles.
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Find a local snowboarding store or extreme sports warehouse. Before you go online to look for deals, do a little comparison shopping. Snowboarding gloves will usually be cheaper online, but in some instances physical stores will have off-season sales or brand clearances.
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Go online. The final step in your snowboarding glove purchase process should be to browse the Internet for good deals. Websites like abc-of-snowboarding.com or proboardshop.com offer competitive prices and discounts on boarding gear.
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Tips & Warnings
All snowboarding gloves should be waterproof, but it doesn't hurt to double-check for this feature before making a purchase.
Even if you're not a flashy person, consider purchasing bright-colored gloves. You can keep better track of them in the snow.
Trying to save a buck on boarding gloves is not a good idea. Spend the money to buy quality gloves, or you'll risk getting broken, frostbitten hands and wrists.
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mikeanthony
Dec 17, 2010
Another thing i learned to look for is gloves with tough palms... my snowboard has a somewhat rough edge, and after days of carrying and holding it, some gloves can start to rip in the palms. Although many gloves are very durable, just make sure you don't get a "softy" pair.
