Last year we reported that welded seams would be the next evolution in glove design. With that in mind, here’s our take on noteworthy trends and new products for gloves: So if you’re not mentioned, our brains were either too fogged out from the smog to think straight or we didn’t think your product stood out sufficiently - you pick one. No, each report does not name every company with new product and we apologize in advance if a company feels its product was not mentioned when it should have been. We continue with our Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trends wraps so we can bring you the most comprehensive take on trends, directions, colors, styles and innovations in stories that will run until we pass out - or you get bored. I'd highly recommend any of these three models.Get access to everything we publish when you Each of the gloves or mittens we reviewed were distinct from the others we reviewed from the other brands, reflecting innovative thinking in what a glove should be. I had never worn Kombi gloves or mittens before now. And, of course, that ever-useful nosewipe fabric on the thumb. The hidden pocket that lets you put in handwarmers (though I can't imagine needing one). I loved the little touches to this one, as well. As noted above, I've worn mittens for years but this one was different: it's very lightweight, making it easy to grip, yet super warm (due to a Goose Down insulation and a GoreTex lining).
The last glove we reviewed was actually not a glove at all: it's the Kombi Phoenix Mitten (MSRP: $80). Though polar bear warm it is doesn't feel at all bulky. (The other reviewers even found the minimally insulated "grip" chamber plenty warm.) This is the perfect glove to use throughout the season: use the "grip" chamber for Spring skiing and the insulated chamber through the colder months.īeyond this, the Kombi Freeform features a textured nylon shell with leather reinforcement and the lining is Accu-Dri (no-stink and wicks moisture away). The other is fully insulated and kept even my circulation-poor hands toasty warm. (Meaning: You can slide your hand into one of two chambers.) One chamber isn't as warm but gives you an incredible grip. The Kombi Freeform features Gore's 2-in-1 technology and includes two chambers. Though less flashy, the Kombi Freeform Glove (MSRP: $100) has some interesting tricks up its sleeve. It's made of stretch nylon with X-Loft insulation, a Waterguard waterproof membrane, and Accu-Dri lining (meaning, the lining wicks moisture away from your hands which keeps you dry.and keeps the glove from smelling). Remember, though, that I'm a bit of an anomaly here so unless you have a history of freezing fingers this glove should be plenty warm for you. The Kombi iRip kept the other three reviewers toasty warm.but left my fingers a little cold.
There is nothing like slamming the moguls to Jane's Addiction ("Mountain Song," anyone?), turning it up on the way down without anything more than nudging the iRip's "joystick." (It worked flawlessly with every other iPod we tried, however, so I'm blaming my iPod on this one.) You simply plug the wireless transmitter into your iPod, tuck it away, and go. It works with a wide range of iPods, though I couldn't get it to work with my iPod Video. It's completely wireless so that you don't have to fumble for your iPod on the chairlift.only to watch it topple into the snow. The Kombi iRip lets you control your iPod from your glove. This is one of the absolute coolest gloves I have ever seen.or heard. The Kombi gloves also include nice touches like the nose wipe (Sounds funny until you're on the slopes and then you discover what a necessity this little bit of fabric technology is.) and a generally lightweight feel without offering lightweight protection from the cold. Of the different brands we reviewed, Kombi's gloves may well go farthest in seriously pushing the envelope in technology and design. I like the added control that gloves give me, however, so I was excited to try out three different gloves from Kombi Sports. I have very poor circulation in my hands, resulting in freezing hands unless I wear mittens. While ski technology has dramatically improved over the years, there's one area that still leaves me cold: gloves.
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