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Which gloves should you choose for snowmobile handlebars?
Finntrail gloves for snowmobiling are warm winter gloves with a membrane, because your hands sit in the headwind on the handlebars all the way. The thicker the glove, the warmer it is, but the harder it is to feel the throttle and brake. Most riders do well with the five finger WINTERSPORT 2704 or FREERIDE 2700 rated to −25 °C, and in hard frost without heated grips LOBSTER 2800 is worth choosing.
How to choose, who they are not for, and FAQ
Who they are for
- •Riding in hard frost: LOBSTER 2800 keeps two fingers together for warmth and leaves your thumb and index finger free for the throttle and brake.
- •When snow flies onto your goggles: WINTERSPORT 2704 has a rubber wiper on the index finger to quickly brush off snow and ice.
- •Digging out a stuck sled: the long cinchable FREERIDE 2700 cuff and the extended NORDIC cuffs keep snow out of your sleeves.
- •Long waits in the worst cold: the maker rates NORDIC 2942, with a pocket for heat packs, down to −45 °C.
How to choose
You choose between warmth and finger freedom. The second question is whether your snowmobile has heated grips.
Riding need Best for Models With heated grips Five finger gloves with a leather palm let you feel the levers. The maker rates them down to −25 °C. WINTERSPORT 2704, FREERIDE 2700 Hard frost without heated grips Two fingers together warm each other, while the thumb and index finger work the levers. Rated down to −30 °C. LOBSTER 2800 Long stops and the worst cold Mittens are the warmest but harder to ride in, so they suit stops, slow riding and passengers. NORDIC 2942 (down to −45 °C), NORDIC 2941 Wet snow and milder cold A thinner glove with a membrane, a leather palm and reinforced knuckles for temperatures down to −15 °C. IMPACT 2712 Spring and jobs around the sled A softshell glove with a fold back finger cover for when you need to fasten something with bare fingers. From +10 to −10 °C. OPTYMUS 2702 What they are not for
- •Sleet in OPTYMUS 2702. Its surface only repels water and it has no membrane, so wet snow soaks through over time.
- •Precise control in mittens. In NORDIC mittens you feel the throttle and brake less well, so for active riding choose five finger gloves or LOBSTER 2800.
- •Too small a size. A tight glove squeezes your fingers and your hand gets cold faster, so leave a little room in a winter glove.
Frequently asked questions
Can you ride a snowmobile in mittens?
You can, but you feel the throttle and brake less well. Choose the NORDIC 2941 and 2942 mittens for slow riding and stops; for active riding in hard frost LOBSTER 2800, with a free thumb and index finger, is the better fit.
What is the rubber insert on the index finger of the WINTERSPORT gloves for?
It is a goggle wiper made of thermoplastic rubber: you use it to brush snow and ice off your goggles without taking your glove off. WINTERSPORT 2704, rated down to −25 °C, has it.
Do these gloves work with heated grips?
Yes, but the thickness decides how much heat reaches your palm. With heated grips, five finger WINTERSPORT 2704 or FREERIDE 2700 with a leather palm is usually enough, while thick mittens let less of the grip heat through.
How do I keep my hands from freezing after digging in the snow?
When you dig, your gloves get damp from sweat and snow, so keep a spare pair in your backpack. The NORDIC 2942 mitten also has a pocket for a hand warmer, which you put in when you stop.
Which gloves should I get for a passenger?
A passenger does not need to work the levers, so the warmest NORDIC 2942 mittens, rated down to −45 °C, suit them. For the driver, five finger gloves or LOBSTER 2800 are more comfortable.
Buy with confidence
Warranty
24-month warranty on all Finntrail gloves.
Returns
Too tight on the handlebars? Return or exchange within 30 days. Free in the Baltic states with an Omniva or DPD return code.
Delivery
Free delivery to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Items in our warehouse in Lithuania ship within 1 to 2 working days, items in the manufacturer’s warehouse within 3 to 5 days.
Not sure how thick your gloves need to be for your handlebars? Ask the Finntrail AI assistant in the corner of the page or email pagalba@finntrail.lt.
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