Burton Gore-Tex Guide Snowboard Gloves 2016-2017

Burton’s [ak] Gore-Tex Guide gloves are a long-standing bastion of high-end low-profile handwear – making them a great accessory for anyone pushing out into remote climes or spending extended time in the mountains.

• PRICE: £100
• Buy direct from Burton

As well as the expected waterproofing and breathability that comes with Gore-Tex fabrics, every element of these is aimed to increase their function, whether that’s the extended length zip cuff for easy on/off access, or the locked in liners so you don’t have to re-stuff the inner fabric when you need to get your hands in in a hurry.

Reinforced leather palms, and touchscreen friendly finger/thumb patches are fairly standard at this level, but for anyone still unconvinced, the promise of eco friendly materials could well help tip the scales.

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DC Radian Snowboard Gloves 2016-2017

If you like your freestyle gloves with a bit of insulation and waterproofing DC’s Radian glove ups the ante a little from traditional minimalist designs.

• PRICE: £42
• DCSHOES.COM

As well as the essential neoprene grippy palms, DC have given these 10k waterproof inserts and 40g insulation to help you keep lapping the kickers even on chilly days. And thanks to touchscreen finger and thumb tips they’re fully social media friendly too.

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Howl Ballard Snowboard Gloves 2016-2017

Casual stylish outer, but easily packing enough tech for those that run really cold, the Howl Ballard is a slimmed down glove with nylon, PU leather and cow suede covering a 10k/10k insert with Permaloft insulation and micro-fleece lining.

• PRICE:£70
• HOWLSUPPLY.COM

Long under-sleeve cuffs and a contrast colour cinch cord make sure that no snow’s getting in around the wrists, while reinforced palms should help these hold up against the usual wear and tear.

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Love Inc G’Love Snowboard Gloves 2016-2017

Back in white – the Love Inc G’Love is one burly mother, with a new colourway for this season. With a full leather outer all the way down to the velcro-strapped gauntlets, and a sturdy snow cuff underneath, it gives you all possible options for keeping the warmth in.

• PRICE: £70
• LOVEINCSNOWBOARDCOMPANY.COM

Reinforced fingertip material rolls over onto the back of the finger to stop abrasion, while ribbed knuckles help free up some movement.

If you don’t mind sacrificing a bit of dexterity to guarantee warmth, these could be right up your street – ready and set for really cold days, wherever you find yourself.

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Quiksilver Travis Rice Snowboard Gloves 2016-2017

As with all kit that passes the test of Travis Rice, these Quiksilver gloves are top of the range.

• PRICE: £115
• QUIKSILVER.COM

Gore-Tex tech and leather pair up with 80g of insulation in a stealth looking outer that won’t underperform in any area – waterproofing, breathability and warmth are sure to be worries of the past with these on.

Mix that up with flexible ribbed knuckle patches, pre-shaped fit and ‘Gore Grip’ and you’ve got flexibility for grabs covered too – making these properly ready for burly backcountry freestyle without the bulk.

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Roxy Big Bear Women’s Snowboard Gloves 2016-2017

If you like a slightly longer fitting glove that you can tuck right up your sleeves, look no further than the Roxy Big Bear gloves. With their doubly adjustable wrist closures, long cuffs and 150g insulation, your chances of chilly fingertips are minimal.

• PRICE: £65
• ROXY.COM

Pre-shaped for a more human-hand fit, you get the ever-handy nose-wipe thumb panel, 3M Thinsulate insulation and Dry Flight waterproof inserts in terms of tech, so you shouldn’t be running in for a change of gloves any time soon.

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Transform The Photo Incentive Snowboard Gloves 2016-2017

Full leather styling that’d look great whatever decade you were riding in – The Photo Incentive glove is a bit of Transform glove simplicity that continues to make a lot of good sense.

• PRICE: £66
• TRANSFORMGLOVES.COM

Made for cold weather days, they feature Thinsulate insulation and Hipora waterproof inserts to keep everything warm and dry, while reinforced palms, touchscreen compatible fingertips and a nose wipe thumb panel provide all the bells and whistles you actually need.

Decorated only with a small Transform knuckle patch – if you’re after a workhorse of a glove with a classic look, you’re in the right place.

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Volcom USSTC Snowboard Gloves 2016-2017

Volcom’s slimmest pipe gloves – the USSTC have got all the good bits that you’re hoping for when you’re heading towards the jump line.

• PRICE: £60
• VOLCOM.COM

A stretch fit ensures there’s no dead space in these giving you more as much dexterity as possible, while silicone prints fulfil the traditional grip-giving role – and a velcro wrist fastening lets you crank these so you know they’re not coming off in a hurry.

Backed by a waterproof insert for additional protection, these are also precurved to help get the fit just right – delivering more than you’ve come to expect from the humble park glove.

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