Hestra Army Leather Gore-Tex Long Warm Ski/Ride Glove

Product Information

Colorado Mountain School Guide, Russell Hunter, says he couldn’t do his job without the Guide Gloves. To complete this stunning glove a sachet of Hestra Care Balm is included, which ensures your glove leather remains soft and supple, with its maximum waterproof and insulation properties retained. Features With a similar construction, battery run time, and warmth, we were impressed by the clim8 from Eddie Bauer. That said, already being in a bulky and heavy glove category, they measured out to be 10.5oz in relation to our 8.3 oz OR Prevail gloves in a size Small (7). They were also higher volume, especially in the cuff area. Outside Magazine concisely proclaimed, “Kinco's Insulated Pigskin Leather Ski Gloves are as tough as they are well priced, but you'll have to waterproof them yourself.”

The warmest of the Ergo Grip family, these insulated gloves are perfect for mid season touring and other applications where a precise grip is critical to success. This is also a popular choice for cold weather expeditions teams looking for a high performance glove, rather than a mitt. In todays varied weather conditions, even in the depths of winter, having a waterproof glove can make all the difference. Out of the 100+ gloves we researched, we looked for gloves with premium insulation (think PrimaLoft Silver and Primaloft Gold Insulation) designed to keep cold out and warmth in. Insulation in ski gloves varies.Our Best Heated Glove may be the difference between you heading into the lodge and taking another three chairlifts! 3) ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN UNDERCUFF DESIGN OR AN OVER-THE-CUFF GAUNTLET? Infinium Windstopper: As the only GORE-TEX material that’s not completely waterproof, Infinium Windstopper is certainly windproof, with billions of pores that are 900 times larger than water molecules, which lets sweat out while keeping you warm. It’s also DWR-coated for extra water repellance. You’ll likely see this material on biking, hiking, and workout gear.

Outdoor Gear Lab bestowed an Editor’s Choice award on the Alti Mitts, declaring them the mitten you want with you on top of the world’s tallest peaks. (But also said that they love them for everyday snowsports, too.) They loved that the liner has a water-resistant shell, making it easy to wear the liner alone for skinning uphill or shoveling snow. “If you're looking for the warmest and most versatile mitten on the market that will suffice on the coldest days at the top of high peaks to warmer days near sea level, this is our top recommendation.”

Features

We love a secure, single-hand use wrist cinch on a warm glove. It keeps the heat in and the moisture out. You’ll often see drawcord cinches on the end of gauntlet cuffs, and maybe a nylon strap that you can easily loosen and tighten to secure the wrist of the glove. You may see velcro straps on elastic knit and/or lower profile undercuff gloves. All types do the job, though velcro straps have a thing for harboring some snow build up over time and can be a little hard to maneuver with one hand. Nose Wipe But, this ski mitten might be overkill as your daily-driver gloves unless you are highly susceptible to cold or suffer from Raynaud’s. For skiing in well-below-freezing temps, however, these mittens were called “lifesavers.” The same can now be said for hauling wood and walking the dog in super-cold circumstances, according to one Colorado-based, cabin-dwelling tester. Outer Material- Army Goat Leather Proofed goat leather with HESTRA Triton polyamide fabric Windproof, water-resistant and breathable Gloves that are waterproof and breathable get those properties from a membrane that's sandwiched between the shell and the liner of the glove. Even the most breathable waterproof gloves will hold in more sweat than gloves without a membrane.

Designed specifically for the world’s coldest places, this is Hestra’s warmest non battery-powered offering. Given its intended use, it’s only available as a mitten, and it’s built with the same durability as the rest of Hestra’s Army Leather series, which makes it a natural choice for expedition use.While the exact type of GORE-TEX isn’t always specified, here are the ones you’ll see the most often: The Freeride series takes premium features like a supple leather shell with flex panels and synthetic G-Loft insulation, and adds Hestra’s waterproof-breathable CZone liner, making them perfectly suited to damp climates and wet snow. To Hestra, glove making is an art form and the rest of us can revel in the impressive functionality they offer. For us, Hestra’s main claim to fame is their lineup of alpine gloves, designed for skiers, snowboarders and other outdoorsy folk.

Speaking of moisture, these gloves feature a Gore-Tex membrane to ensure no matter what the weather is doing, you'll remain dry and comfortable. Layered over this is a high quality windproof Hestra Triton nylon, while a Goat leather palm ensures abrasion resistance and durability for years to come. Hestra aren't one of those companies who dabble in anything and everything; they're the masters of what they do and they haven't changed that since 1936. For 79 years, Hestra have been constructing some of the finest gloves known to man, whether that's for use out in the mountains or around town. Hestra measure by running a tape measure (or piece of string) round the circumference of your hand at the palm EXCLUDING your thumb - put your hand in front of you palm facing you, and measure round the hand with your thumb out of the way at a right angle. This measurement, the girth of your hand, in inches, is your Hestra glove size. For example 8" is a size 8 glove. You can further refine your size by measuring your longest finger from the base of the palm to the tip of the longest finger. In the skiing world, personal preferences abound, and none so much as a skier’s preference for gloves versus mittens. Here’s the skinny on both styles: WHY YOU SHOULD GET GLOVES VS. MITTENS We chose the Outdoor Research Alti II Mitts as the Best for Powder Days and Raynaud’s because, well, they’re just warm. (Not to mention their waterproofness, durability, versatility, and comfort.)GoreTex Membrane- Breathable and waterproof with wind resistance to protect your hands from the elements Receiving best in test awards from multiple ski magazines, the Army Leather gloves are ideal for alpine skiing, mountaineering and just about any cold-weather situation which requires an ultra durable and exceptionally comfortable haven for toasty warm hands. Warmth is provided by a Soft Fibrefill synthetic insulation which insulates even when wet.