For an East Coast Ski Patroller which is better these or the Heli's?

I've never tried these, but i got the heli. They were FABULOUS. Plus, they are red work well for ski patrol.

Just to counter that point about them not lasting a super long time, these are the most durable, longest lasting gloves I have ever owned. I have been boarding for 16 years (20 - 40 days of hard backcountry riding per season), skiing for about 10 yrs prior to that. Prior to these gloves, I went through at least one pair of gloves per season, even considering I wear pipe gloves for the later part of the season. I have been rocking these Hestra's going on 4 seasons now. The only issue I have had which just occured this last season was some stitching coming loose on the index finger, but has not lost any of its ability to stay dry. By my math, even with a higher price up front, these gloves end up costing about 1/4th the cost of any other pair of gloves when forced to purchase a new pair every season. When it does come time to buy another pair, I will be purchasing these same gloves, possibly in a mitt style for added warmth.

They'll be close to being equally waterproof. For the extra money I'm sure you're paying a bit for the name too. Also, in your line of work, the glove won't last a super long time anyways so I'd go with something less expensive than this!