To have the best time on the slopes you need to be warm and dry. Having cold hands will limit your ability to enjoy yourself. It can also create consequences to your health. Frostbite can happen quickly if you are not careful. There are a number of dakine gloves models that solve the problem of cold wet hands.

Technology and innovation has allowed the creation of materials that resist moisture getting on your hands. If your hands get wet, they will be cold and will take time to warm up again. The ability to keep water out and warm the air around your fingers is how newer gloves keep you warm.

In the past gloves were made from leather, cotton or wool. These materials work well to keep hands warm in cold or windy conditions. However, if they get wet they will not be able to provide warmth. In addition, gloves made with these materials take quite a while to dry. Leather gloves will shrink after getting wet and may not fit.

The way cold weather gloves are made today include an outer shell and an inner shell wrapped around an insulating material. The materials are man made as opposed to natural materials. The shells are typically a plastic derivative, like nylon, that is coated with a water resistant material. Differing weaves of the material can also aid in keeping moisture out.

The insulation is also a man made substance. Very thin fibers are created from plastic polymers and weaved together tightly. The material and weaving process allows it to breathe and push moisture out while not allowing water to come in. In addition to creating warmth and resisting moisture, these materials are much lighter in weight than natural materials. This allows newer gloves to be thinner, warmer and lighter.

Skiing gloves come in two types, normal gloves with fingers and mitts with no fingers. The fingered models allow manual dexterity or the ability to use your fingers as you usually can. Mitts limit manual dexterity but may be warmer due to less surface area exposed to the elements.

Other options to consider are a short glove or mitt or a longer version. The longer versions have additional materials that can go over or under jackets. This is intended to keep snow from getting into the glove or jacket. An adjustable bungee at the top allows you to tighten it around your arm.

Winter is a favorite time of year for many people. They enjoy the snow and cold weather. However, they must consider staying warm and dry. If you are considering a new pair of lightweight, water resistant or waterproof hand coverings, you may want to consider a pair of dakine gloves or mitts. They are available in a number of styles, sizes and colors for men, women and children.