 Poster: A snowHead
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Are mittens OK for snowboarding? And, if so, does anyone have any recommendations of good mittens for someone who suffers from cold hands?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If you are not looking for wrist support - Black Diamond Mercury Mittens are about the warmest, without going into expedition weight.
If you are looking for a wrist guard - Level Fly Protective Mittens
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@sugarmoma666, mittens are definitely OK for snowboarding. I would also point you in the direction of Black Diamond Mercurys.
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Mon 16-12-19 17:03; edited 1 time in total
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Check out levelgloves.com for the best snowboarding mittens. Some are available with wrist protection.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Are mittens dexterous enough to fasten the bindings?
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| spyderjon wrote: |
| Are mittens dexterous enough to fasten the bindings? |
That's what I was wondering. I wouldn't want to increase the faff time too much 
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| sugarmoma666 wrote: |
| spyderjon wrote: |
| Are mittens dexterous enough to fasten the bindings? |
That's what I was wondering. I wouldn't want to increase the faff time too much |
To answer my own question, it'll be down to the individual make/model of mitt etc. But having cold hands isn't going to be helped by having to take one or both off every time you dismount a chair and have to buckle up.
I'd think that excellent waterproofing properties are a must (goretex etc) due to regularly handling wet bindings - a feature that isn't that important for skiers.
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| spyderjon wrote: |
| Are mittens dexterous enough to fasten the bindings? |
Get step-ons 
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Mitts are fine, with bindings. One of my regular riding buddies uses them all the time and never has issues. You use your thumbs for bindings anyway.
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@sugarmoma666, are those 3 finger lobster claw gloves any good for snowboarding?
They offer a bit more dexterity for unavoidable faffing. I suppose the compromise is a little less warmth compared with full mitts (3 fingers huddling together, rather than 4).
Hestra sell them. Not sure how hardwearing they are for knuckling your way along flat bits?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@PeakyB, I was just about to say I use Lobster Claw style (Level) gloves and it's no more difficult than regular 'fingered gloves'.
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