Snowboard Gloves

How to choose the right ski and snowboard gloves?

Technical gloves for sliding enthusiasts

In the mountains, choosing your gloves is crucial to fully enjoy your sessions. Whether you are a skier or snowboarder, your hands must stay warm, dry, and free to move. For your snowboard glove purchase, you will find a wide selection from brands like Level, Dakine, Rossignol, Volcom, Barts, Burton...

Among these brands, you will find all styles of snow gloves: short or long cuffs, insulation or breathable membrane, reinforced for snowboarding... Each model meets specific needs depending on your practice and level.

Essential criteria to choose your gloves

Glove size

Gloves that are too tight or too large significantly reduce your comfort and thermal insulation. To choose your pair of gloves without trying them and without knowing your size, simply measure the circumference of your open hand passing between the thumb and the line of the four finger joints.

Women 

Size                  5             6              7             8            9             10

Size (cm)         13           16           19           21         24            27

US Size            XS           S             M             L            XL           XXL

Men

Size                    6             7             8             9             10           11           12

Size (cm)           15           18           20          23             25           28           30

US Size             XS            S             M            L             XL          XXL       XXXL

Warmth and functionality

The notion of warmth mainly depends on the quality of the thermal lining. Brands like Dakine, Burton or Level integrate efficient insulating materials such as synthetic wadding, merino wool, or Primaloft. The functionality index includes practical features such as:

• Long or short cuff
• Presence of neoprene or velcro gauntlets
• Reinforcements for snowboarding (palm and back of the hand)
• Removable liners
• Integrated nose or goggle wipe

Breathability: optimal comfort

A snowboard glove must efficiently evacuate sweat to avoid internal humidity. The higher the breathability rating, the more effective the fabric. It is expressed in grams/m²/24h. A value above 10,000 g/m²/24h guarantees good water vapor evacuation, especially on models with a technical membrane like those from Volcom or Millet.

Waterproofing: stay dry

Snow can be powdery or wet depending on conditions. To stay dry all day, the waterproofing of your gloves is essential. It is measured in Schmerber (mm). Here are some benchmarks:

• < 5000 mm: low waterproofing
• 5,000 mm to 10,000 mm: good protection
• 20,000 mm to 35,000 mm: excellent waterproofing

Snowboard gloves from Burton, Volcom, or Level offer advanced technologies like Gore-Tex or long-lasting water-repellent coatings.

Styles and designs adapted to each rider

Beyond technique, style remains a determining factor in your purchase. For freestyle look lovers, brands like Volcom or Barts focus on bright colors, graphic prints, and modern cuts. Conversely, Rossignol or Ziener gloves target classic skiers looking for sobriety and performance.

Women will also find models specifically designed for their morphological and thermal needs, notably from Eider or Barts. As for committed riders, they will appreciate reinforced gloves with hard shells or shock protection from Level or Dakine.

Choosing well according to your practice

• For snowpark or tricks: prefer flexible, short, and very breathable gloves
• For freeride: opt for warm gloves with long cuffs and high waterproof rating
• For touring: choose lightweight gloves with excellent breathability
• For beginners: pick a comfortable, warm, and durable model

Whether you are looking for versatile or ultra-technical gloves, you will find your happiness among the major market brands. For your snowboard glove purchase, explore the ranges of Level, Burton, Dakine, Volcom or Rossignol: a complete universe awaits you to face all snow conditions.

Find a wide selection of equipment on our online store Snow Concept, specialist in ski, snowboard and accessories equipment.For personalized advice, contact us  info line: 09.63.00.76.65 or  via our contact form, our technical advisors will guide you in your ski purchase.