Skiing gloves for Children
Warm, dry hands are so important for adults and even more so for children as they spend so much time playing in the snow that a good pair of gloves or mittens are vital
Little Skiers sells well known and trusted brands such as Hestra, Barts and Trespass and these manufacturers all seem to agree that mittens are warmer than gloves. Although the down side is they are not so easy to grip poles and open zips, older children so seem to want gloves!
Like most things, you get what you pay for and the cost of gloves and mitts for children vary widely. Our cheapest pair are £9.99 and our most expensive are the Hestra Army Leather ski mittens at £47.99. The difference in the price is really down to the material used and you do have to pay for quality and with gloves & mittens it is worth investing in the best possible set you can afford. It is also worth buying a second set, I use a cheaper brand, since my children spend a lot of time playing in the snow, whatever the brand they can get wet so a second set is a godsend to use while the main pair are drying back in the hotel room!
Insulation is an essential part of the glove and the best insulation will be warm without being too bulky. Make sure the glove is water proof and is make for skiing and not just a winter glove, just like the materials used in the ski outer layers.
If you have particularly cold hands, thermal glove liners and chemical hand warmers are excellent.
My favourite brand of glove, which i wear myself and put my children in is ‘Hestra’. This is a Swedish manufacturer specialising in the production of high quality gloves for skiing and mountain biking. Due to the cold climate in Sweden, these gloves have been designed to tackle the most extreme conditions. They are also comfortable, technically well made and last a long time.
visit LittleSkiers for a wide range of ski clothing and accessories as well as useful hints and tips from other parents
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