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Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:34:28 GMT

Morning all - Can anyone recommend a good pair of warm,waterproof ski/snowboard mittens? (I suffer from really cold hands)
I look forward to any responses - thanks :)

Re:Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:43:51 GMT

i wear Salomon Gloves and Mrs W wears their Mittensand she seems happy with them

Re:Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:49:55 GMT

Burton Mitts with an inner stretch glove. They have a zip on the back to allow for hand warmer inserts or for it to be used as a vent. I have had no problems with them.

Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:55:23 GMT

1606wales2 wrote:warm,waterproof ski/snowboard mittens? (I suffer from really cold hands)

Also look for inner/under gloves - very thin, usually silk or sometimes Merino - available at many ski shops and work very well. Obviously have the advantage that you can leave them at home on the milder days.

Many technical jackets also come with glove liners attached to the sleeve, so consider those next time you're buying a new ski jacket.

HTH.

Re:Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:54:45 GMT

I got a pair of Dakine ones as they were the cheapest on sale at Hemel. Turns out they are very warm and a great purchase.

Re:Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:01:28 GMT

Some mittens are better than others, but unless you want to ski with a bed quilt wrapped around each hand, you will need an additional heat source on very cold days. If you suffer from cold hands (for what ever medical reason), no regular glove/mitten alone will be enough. Charcoal hand warmers the easiest way solve the problem.

Re:Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:25:28 GMT

"Berghaus extrem mitts" are the best I've ever used :mrgreen:

Re:Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:08:59 GMT

People seem to swear by hestra but they are v pricey. I was reading about some electronically heated gloves the other day that a Raynauds sufferer was real impressed with I think the manufacturer was ANSAI but I have no idea how costly they were.

Re:Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:53:27 GMT

I'm a big fan of Hestra gloves. Yes, they are more expensive, however mine have lasted 3-4 times longer than other ski gloves I've owned. I've just purchased replacement fleece liners for mine, which is another Hestra plus.

Edge & Wax sell a wide range of Hestra's, with a sale on currently.

http://www.edgeandwax.co.uk/

Re:Help - what make of mittens?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:52:30 GMT

I have a pair of Salomon leather gloves that have been used at minus 10ish with no cold hands

And no sweaty hands either