What are tops and how to choose them?

Verkhonki are gloves made of waterproof material. They are suitable for use both as a standalone piece of equipment and together with warm gloves. The outer waterproof fabric provides protection from wet snow and moisture, while the coarse fabric is able to protect the surface of the skin when working with a rope.

The main feature of the tops is that they retain their accuracy well in movements. Such a garment is easy to use, the product easily adapts to any hand.

Since the equipment is thermally protective, the gloves help the body to keep warm. When choosing tops, it is imperative to pay attention to their size, it will be better if they turn out to be a little large than too small.

It is important that there are light finger movements in the product, this is necessary for free manipulation of objects in the hands. Separately tested how easy it was to open and fasten the gloves back.

For a snowboarder or skier in equipment, it is imperative to have gloves or mittens with you. There is always a choice of models and options, for example, there are canvas, winter, insulated, topper gloves, cloth, down, with a handheld. It is worth taking a closer look at the following types for active mountain recreation.

• Sports ski gloves - are used as an additional element of protection, especially necessary when skiing downhill.

• Classic ski products - insulated gloves designed exclusively for alpine skiing. They are distinguished by a neat cut and the presence of leather parts, sometimes they are heated.

• Snowboard tops with protection - their distinctive feature is the protection elements at the wrists.

• Universal gloves - have an insulated membrane. Suitable for winter activities such as mountaineering, mountaineering and freeriding.

• SoftShell - standard mittens, there are both for running and for tourism in general. They differ in low protection against moisture, but at the same time they have good light insulation.

• Single-layer tops without moisture protection Are independent models for a wide range of purposes. More often used as an addition to ski gloves, they are convenient for photo and video shooting.

When choosing tops, first of all, it is recommended to be guided by weather conditions.

1. In dry or frosty weather, it is better to take a closer look at mittens and gloves that are properly insulated. Even if the weather is dry, it will be an advantage to have a membrane, since protection from wind and heat loss is necessary.
2. If the climate is warm and humid, then gloves should be chosen that will not allow moisture to pass through. It is better to look closely at water-repellent impregnations.
3. Warm and dry weather is very rare in ski resorts. Therefore, if you "catch" such conditions, it will be comfortable to ride. Here it is worth focusing on the windproof properties of the tops. The absence of a classic membrane will only be an advantage, since moisture will be more efficiently removed from the hands, so internal wetting can be avoided.

Also, the choice of gloves depends on their future owner.

A skiing enthusiast can purchase any option, it all depends on his preferences and style of clothing for skiing in the mountains. But for a snowboarder, mittens or gloves that have wrist protection are better suited.

How to choose tops, see below.