Gloves & Mittens

Womens Snowboard Gloves

When it comes to a long day of snowboarding, it’s not uncommon to have your hands and fingers become cold first. This is why it’s so important to select the right pair of womens snowboard gloves. A good pair of womens snowboard gloves can make or break your day of riding. Keep in mind a key different between womens ski gloves and womens snowboard gloves are that snowboarders tend to drag their hands through the snow more often, especially when getting up and down from sitting.

One of the main factors to consider when purchasing womens snowboard gloves is waterproofing and breathability. When it comes to waterproofing, keep in mind that once your gloves get wet, it’s all over, they will not dry for the rest of the day so it’s best to avoid this altogether. Check the materials used in your snowboarding gloves and keep in mind that more expensive womens snowboard gloves may not seem worth it at first glance, but the more expensive gloves tend to be made from better materials and more waterproof than the cheaper ones. Along with waterproofing, check for breathability in womens snowboard gloves. Without breathability, your hands will sweat and your womens snowboard gloves will not allow the moisture to move away from your hands and outside the gloves, making your gloves wet on the inside and uncomfortable.

When it comes to insulation, weather conditions and natural body temperature come into play. The amount and type of insulation you will need for your womens snowboard gloves will depend on how cold of conditions you are riding in and how cold you tend to get while riding, regardless of conditions. There are womens snowboard gloves made especially for spring conditions with little to no insulation and there are womens snowboard gloves with high tech insulation made for even the coldest of days.

Another feature of womens snowboard gloves to consider is cuff length. Most womens snowboard gloves come in one of two cuff lengths, either long or short. Short cuffs are made to go under your snowboard jacket, while long cuffs are made to go over the cuffs of your jacket. In general, long cuffs work better for deeper powder situations in keeping out unwanted snow. Therefore, womens snowboard gloves with longer cuffs will be better for backcountry riding, while shorter cuffs are better for park and pipe riding as they allow for better wrist mobility. If you have a tendency to have your fingers go numb while riding from the cold, it may be a better idea to check out a pair of womens snowboard mittens instead of gloves. Womens snowboard mittens will keep your fingers warmer but you do lose some mobility in your hands. Deciding whether womens snowboard gloves or mittens are a better choice for you is mostly up to personal preference.

The last thing to consider when choosing a pair of womens snowboard gloves are the extra features some gloves offer. There are womens snowboard gloves with zippered pockets on them, some with grips or reinforcement areas for the places that receive the most wear and tear, and even soft nose wipe areas for the drippy nose you tend to get while snowboarding. So check out our selection of womens snowboard gloves here at snowboards.com and find the right fit for your needs.