When engaging in mountain sports, gloves are an essential part of the winter gear.
Besides the cold, winter sports put our fingers to the test with the pressure exerted on poles, potential falls where the hand can hit the ground, or the feeling of having wet hands.
The extremities are often the first parts of the body affected when temperatures become very low at high altitudes.
This is one of the reasons why you should not neglect this part of your equipment.
GLOVES
Thanks to its 5 slots for fingers, gloves offer better dexterity and a greater range of motion, which can suit all mountain activities.
Having a slot for each finger also provides comfort as each finger is surrounded by material.
MITTENS
By grouping 4 fingers together, mittens allow for a gain in warmth since the fingers can warm each other. They are also easier to put on.
However, these 4 grouped fingers cause a loss of mobility and dexterity, which can be penalizing for certain activities where good grip is needed (notably for holding poles).
It should also be noted that for certain technologies, like touchscreens, mittens may be limited.
THE DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGIES ON OUR GLOVES
C-TEX PRO : Waterproof and breathable, this membrane is specially designed for long and intense sessions, offering optimal protection.
C-TEX : Developed to improve skiers' comfort, it ensures good insulation for regular mountain use.
PRIMALOFT : A high-performance and comfortable insulation solution, it offers an unparalleled warmth-to-lightness ratio.
GOOSE DOWN : Offering effective natural thermal insulation, its properties facilitate air encapsulation to keep hands warm regardless of temperatures.
THINSULATE : Low-density insulation, it ensures excellent thermal storage in a reduced volume.
POLYFILL : Composed of 100% polyester fibers, it retains air and conserves heat, ideal for leisure outings.
CLEAN VISION : Thanks to this technology on the thumb, it is possible to wipe your mask without removing the gloves.
TACTILE : The tactile part on the finger allows you to use your phone without taking off the glove, offering time savings, warmth, and comfort.
A CHOICE BASED ON YOUR SPORTING PRACTICE
Whether you are a fan of committed and intense outings or less extreme outings, it is important to find the glove that suits you.
Because each practice has its own characteristics, you must be able to choose from a range of products what will be most suitable for you.
EXPERT : For high mountain outings or intensive freeride outings where the body is put to the test.
REGULAR : For regular skiing outings, for all-mountain practice, or to ride freely while being optimally protected.
OCCASIONAL : For fairly occasional leisure outings.
You now have all the keys to choose your ideal ski gloves and fully enjoy the winter season. Set off on an adventure with complete freedom and safety, accompanied by the equipment CAIRN.
