Good Skiing Gloves for Beginners

Some good skiing gloves for beginners will offer you a decent level of protection against harsh weather and the occasional fall, a decent level of flexibility to allow for some dexterity, and of course the standard things you want in terms of warmth and being waterproof.

For me, I found that skiing gloves often failed the flexibility test, being far too stiff to allow for me to grip a ski pole or basically do anything other than walk around with my fingers outstretched. Unfortunately, as soon as you start finding gloves with more flexibility, you often sacrifice either the protection or the waterproof requirements.

I'm not sure I've found the perfect gloves yet, but what I have hit upon that has worked is a pair of these Yobenki thermal ski gloves, which have a decent level of flexibility and also offer the waterproofing and hard wearing aspects needed.

My only complaint with these is that I'm not entirely convinced they will last me much longer and after only two ski trips they've started to show signs of falling apart. A common part of the ski glove to go appears to be in the bit between the thumb and index finger (possibly because this tends to get caught in the ski boot clasp) but aside from that issue, they are a solid pair of gloves.

What about warmth?

I can't 100% attest to the warmth of these gloves, because I cheat and tend to wear a pair of glove liners underneath them. I'm not even sure why I decided to do this and it is entirely plausible that I just though this was what everyone did.

I've been through a couple of pairs of these pure silk glove liners and they certainly appear to stop my hands from getting cold under any circumstances, including some incredibly (unexpected) hostile conditions up the mountains, such as the occasional whiteout and full on blizzard that has been a challenge to ski in.

How important are skiing gloves?

Dedicated skiing gloves might not necessarily be critical, but you definitely need something that protects your hands, keeps them warm, and keeps them dry. Some gloves are usable for cycling and skiing, but you definitely need something.

I initially had a pair of gloves that were completely inappropriate for skiing and my experiences on the slopes was greatly improved by just having this half decent pair. At around £15, a pair of gloves isn't a massive investment and whether it's the Yobenki pair of gloves that I've got or one of the many other similarly obscure ski brands that offer something similar, you will be grateful for them. These are probably one of the things I'd suggest you should probably pick up even for your first ski trip, whilst you reserve the more dedicated kit for a subsequent adventure.