KINCO 901T

PRICE: $40

Why we chose the Kinco 901T Snowboard Mitts: If you know, you know…

Well, let us lay it out for you here. Kinco are about as far from the snowboard industry as you can get. A family run business from Portland Oregon, their products are more commonly found in welding factories, farms and industrial warehouses. But if there’s been one consistent over the past few seasons of board tests, it’s the overwhelming amount of our test team who always rock up with a pair of these mitts on their hands.

These things genuinely might outlast your boots, board and jacket combined.

Selected for The Whitelines 100 – take a closer look at the Kinco 901T Mitts here

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686 Women’s Fortune Mitt

PRICE: £65 / €60 / $55
SIZES: S, M, L

The women’s fortune mitts are a great all-rounder that work for both warmer and colder days thanks to its 10K waterproofing and breathability rating. Developed with 686’s Movement Fit Hand Articulation, the mitts are designed to move with you. As our hands are never really flat/straight, this technology makes the mitt pre-curved with a proper ergonomic hand articulation for a natural fit.

As for the palms, 686 use an ultra-durable anti-slip grain textured material for a high abrasion activity to add to the mitts’ durability.

There is also a zipper on the side of the mitts making them easier to take on and off, while the soft touch thumb face wipe can come in handy if needing to swipe snow off your face or goggles.

The mitts come in black, grey and red.

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Women’s Gore-Tex Gondy Leather Mitt

PRICE: £100 / €110
SIZES: XS, S, M, L, XL

These mitts are for the ladies who are looking for a pair of mitts to tackle some serious weather conditions with. A combination of Gore-Tex and leather is as rigid as it gets, so you’ll have to seriously try to get into gnarly enough situations for these mitts to g ive up on you.

With a durable, premium, leather shell and palm, you’ve got yourself a pair of soft and supple mitts that don’t just sit comfortably around the hands but also do an exquisite job at keeping the elements at bay.

Gore-Tex is the industry leader when it comes to durable waterproof membranes whilst also having the ability to breathe and keeping the fingers at just the right temperature throughout the day. Add the living lining for consistent temperature regulation, Thermacore insulation for warmth, and the touchscreen compatible index finger, you’ve got yourself a pair of winners right here.

The Gondy Leather Mitt is available in both black and white.

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Burton Women’s Amora Mittens

PRICE: £50/€60
SIZES: XS, S, M, L, XL

Part of Burton’s new collab with Icelandic designer Birgisdottir, the Women’s Amora mittens are inspired by Icelandic nature, giving them a unique design and plenty of warmth.

Insulated with Burton Thermacore technology, the synthetic fibres create dense warmth-trapping air pockets for maximum warmth. With Burton’s Dryride technology, the 2L fabric shell is also highly breathable, waterproof and quick drying.

For added durability, the durable leather palms are soft and supple, making the mitts even more waterproof. On top of that, the Screen Grab leather thumb is touchscreen-compatible, allowing for easier control over the phone.

The Burton Amora Mittens are available in orange and black.

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Crab Grab Punch Mitten, Scotty Stevens – L Mitt

PRICE: £55
PRICE: XS, S, M, L, XL
The Iconic Crab Grab Punch Mitten is a padded, great all-arounder. This Scott Steven’s pro model comes at a mid-weight and is built to keep the hands comfy no matter what kind of weather Mother Nature throws your way.

With PrimaLoft insulation, the fingers are guaranteed to stay warm, whilst the 15K Dry ClawTM HIPORA® membrane will do a great job at keeping them dry by both protecting them from the outside elements whilst being breathable.

Available in Scott Steven’s signature Pro Colourway Baby Violet (named after his baby girl), black, white, red and orange.

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Crab Grab Cinch Mitten – unisex L

PRICE: £55
SIZES: XS, S, M, L, XL

Crab Grab’s got a team stacked with a bunch of top names, including Scott Stevens, Bode Merrill, Mike Rav, Desiree Melancon, Chris Grenier…. And the Cinch Mitt is a team favourite. Adjustable with a versatile design, this mitten is made for it all. So, if unsure of what to go for, the Cinch is a safe choice.

With a PrimaLoft Insulation, Sherpa fleece liner and a waterproof/breathable 15K membrane, the hands will stay warm, comfy and dry in these mitts.

The cuff is also perfectly cut to fit both over, or under, the jacket sleeves. The mitts also come equipped with nice little wrist wallet pockets to stack something small and valuable in.

The Crab Grab Cinch mitt is available in five different colours: Brown, Camo, Grey, Yellow and Black.

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Crab Grab Women’s Cinch Mitten – unisex L

PRICE: £55
SIZES: S, M, L,

Developed together with Desiree Melancon, Crab Grab’s given their signature Cinch mitt a feminine fit. Designed to better fit the female hand, the Women’s Cinch mitt is an all-arounder made to work no matter the conditions.

The Primaloft insulation and Sherpa fleece liner will keep the hands warm and cosy, whilst the 15K Hipora membrane is there to keep them dry. The membrane is designed to keep snow from getting in and for sweat to be able to evaporate out into the thin air. Finished with a Durable Water Repellent Coating, you can be sure your hands will stay satisfied throughout the whole day.

The mitt comes in Desiree’s own pro colourway, ‘Desiree’, but is also available in black, violet and a rose pattern.

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Oakley Factory winter Mittens 2.0

PRICE: £77 / €80
SIZES:XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

When it comes to durability, investing in a pair of leather mitts is a good shout. The Oakley Factory Winter Mittens 2.0 are made from 54% leather, whilst the rest is a mix of polyamide, rubber, elastane, and polyurethane.

Adding to the mitts ability to last, is the 15K water coating. This means, that the mitts can take to up to 15,000mm depth of water before getting wet.

The Thinsulate Insulation will give the mitts some extra warmth whilst the touchscreen liner allows you to scroll through the phone without having to take them off.

The mitts are available in black and red.

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Oakley The Ridge Gore-Tex Mitten

PRICE: £106 / €110
SIZES:XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

When looking for a pair of mitts to keep the fingers happy no matter the conditions, anything Gore-Tex is a safe choice. The Oakley Ridge Gore-Tex Mittens are as waterproof as it gets, while still giving the hands the possibility to breathe.

A Thinsulate insulation will also set a nice temperature within the mitts, giving the hands a chance to rest comfortably within. The synthetic leather palm adds to the mitt’s durability, which will come in handy if no stranger to the occasion grab or eurocarve, while the wrist leash will make sure the mitts stay with you at all times – even when takiung them off.

The Oakley Ridge Gore-Tex Mittens are available in grey and beige.

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Picture Kali Women’s Mitts

PRICE: £55 / €60 / $65
SIZES:6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Part of Picture’s mid-range glove selection, the Kali mitts are designed for riders looking for a waterproof mitt equipped to take on the colder weather too.

The shell is made from recycled fabric with a 10K/10K membrane to keep the elements out, while Picture’s used bio-based and non-fluorinated Teflon EcoElite DWR coating to enhance the mitts capability to repel water. A polar fleece lining (made for 5 fingers) and thermal insulation will make sure the hands stay warm and cosy throughout the day.

The mitts feature a rubber palm, adjustable neoprene cuffs, and a wrist leash, and can be found in three different colours: Pink camo/mountain, coral/light blue, and rose/dark blue.

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Transform Gloves The Carving Club Mitt

PRICE:£70 / €80
SIZES:Unisex Sizing

The name of the mitt speaks for itself – it is made for those who prefer staying low.

New for this season, the Transform Carving Club mitt is built with carving in mind. The reinforced Kevlar palm allows you to lay down a eurocarve on the corduroy without having to worry about the mitts tearing apart.

With added Primaloft gold insulation the hands will stay warm and cosy too, while the Hipora 10K waterproof inserts prevent water from getting through. The mitts are also touchscreen compatible, designed with an oversized fit and come with both a wrist leash and clips for glove attachment.

The Carving Club mitts come in three different colours: Black, Tan and Ink.

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Transform Gloves The Throwback Mitt

PRICE:£70 / €80
SIZES:Unisex Sizing

This is a mitt that is built to tackle anything thrown its way. Anything. If no stranger to venturing out in nipple deep snow and face shots are your favourite past-time activity, the Throwback mitt is for you.

When out and about, it’s crucial for the fingers and hands to stay warm and dry. The Primaloft Gold Insulation combined with the Hipora 10K waterproof inserts will take care of this – there’s nothing worse than a pair of damp mitts. To make things even more comfortable, Transform’s placed a finger stash liner inside the mitt, while the mitt’s touchscreen compatibility will allow you to check your phone without having to take them off.

The Throwback mitt is available in six different colours: Ink, Seafoam, Fluro, Black, Lavender and Tan.

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Yuki Threads Flag Mitt

PRICE:£55
SIZES:XS, S, M, L, XL

Yuki Thread’s Flag Mitt is a solid unisex all-rounder mitt made with a 10K/10K Hipora membrane and from 100% recycled canvas. Thanks to its microporous structure, the 3L membrane prevents water from coming in while letting moisture out.

The 40G Thinsulate is just enough to keep the fingers warm when the temperatures drop below zero without being too warm to not be able to be worn in spring.

There are also a few nice extra features that come with the gloves, like a leather reinforced palm and thumb, a Velcro wrist adjuster and a wrist leash to keep the mitts safely by your side even when not wearing them.

The Flag Mitt is available in both pink and black.

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