Why You Shouldn't Buy Cheap Gloves

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Why You Shouldn't Buy Cheap Gloves
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The adage that you get what you pay for, whether
it's shoes, cars, or housing materials, also
holds true with regard to gloves for outdoor
enthusiasts. Whether youre a mountain climber,
skier, snowboarder, or simply a cold-weather
all-around enthusiast, the right gloves are
critical for both performance and your overall
well-being.

• The Effect of Cold Weather On Your Fingers

The most well-known effect of prolonged exposure
to sub-freezing temperatures is frostbite, but
before that occurs, theres still damage that
happens to your fingers when youre enjoying
winter weather. Cheap gloves can pose a risk in
many sports, especially climbing, which relies on
nimble fingers. Good gloves dont just have the
right grip built into the fabric they also
insulate your fingers from the cold to allow you
to maintain your grip yourself.
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• What does the cold actually do to your hands?

• In sub-freezing temperatures, your body seeks to
  protect itself, preserving body heat and blood
  flow to the core and reducing heat loss by
  minimizing the effort to warm the extremities
  hands, feet, arms, and legs. It begins by
  constricting the reducing the blood volume to the
  skin.
• If your hands are exposed to the cold for
  extended periods of time, these three factors
  combine, causing them to lose manual dexterity
  and be at risk of cold injury. These include
• Skin freezing or frostbite, which can lead to
  gangrene or hypothermia
• Loss of dexterity or delayed response to
  intentional commands
• Cold contact risk, wherein your fingers come in
  contact with other cold surfaces.

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• What To Look For In a Great Glove

Understanding what makes a great winter glove
great can help you when youre looking at dozens
of different styles and brands. It can also help
you discern the difference between a cheaply made
glove and a quality one - it's not always
strictly about price.

• Waterproof and Breathable

Lets get this out of the way first there is no
100 waterproof material for winter sports
gloves. However, theres a range of water
resistance, and keeping your hands dry means
keeping them warm. Once your gloves are wet,
especially if youre in an area with wet snow,
your hands get cold and damp and stay cold and
damp, accelerating cold damage. Breathability
reduces the collected moisture inside the gloves
and keeps your hands warm yet dry and comfortable.
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• Insulation

Insulation keeps your hands warm, but beyond
that, different types of insulation work best for
different people and different activities.
Thicker insulation is best for skiers in the
coldest temperatures or people who get cold very
easily

• Lining

Lining creates a comfortable feel and protects
the insulation, typically crafted from synthetic
materials with moisture-wicking properties.

• Fit

Gloves that are too big allow too much air
between the glove and the hand, requiring more
body energy to keep your hands warm. Plus, the
synthetic materials used for insulation and
lining often depend on a close fit to the hands
and fingers for maximum effectiveness. If your
gloves are too big,
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• Other Features

Great gloves are engineered to perform best for
different sports. For example, many snowboarders
may prefer mittens, while rock and mountain
climbers may need gloves with a slim profile and
precise dexterity.

• Why Good Gloves Dont Come Cheap

If you've noticed that weve mentioned synthetic
materials designed especially for cold weather,
combining performance, breathability, and warmth,
you may already have clued into why good gloves
dont come cheap. Research and development of the
best insulators and materials to protect your
hands can be expensive, and high-tech materials
arent the cheapest. Beyond the quality of the
materials is the precision design of many
high-end ski gloves like BAIST. Our company has a
proprietary design for our gloves, created
through real-life use and constant innovation.

• Fit

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