Good performer in Loveland

By wordswain2247330 Ranked #312 - Snowboard Gloves April 1, 2009

I tried these for a dedicated two days skiing and snowboarding in Colorado in new powder and the day after.

I'd agree that they aren't for the coldest weather, but they aren't meant to be. Also, the liner, while convenient -- if, say, you have a really warm day -- can be a bit of a pinch to get on. I'm right handed, and I have to put my left hand in first, so I can manipulate my coordinated hand into the darn things. On balance, though, I'd say the feature of removable liners is worth the hassle.

The construction seems durable enough, though, I'm sure these would get gnarled up with the typical "tow rope" we've got back home. I wore out my other BMW waterproof leather motorcycle gloves by standing still and letting the rope run through my hands while the newer riders fell and gummed up the line. I'm not sure anyone makes a glove tough enough to stand up to that, though.

I gave them five stars because they're versatile, cheap, and durable. I got the plaid color, which looks a little funky for me (I'm in my 30s), but it works with my mostly black gear anyway.

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