Michael_A Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Any opinions? Not finding much using search function. Level seems like a big reputable company but not sure how much protection the glove really offers. Flexmeter a smaller outfit but seems to offer much more "substantial" support. Both same price, "designed by doctors". Third option is the "no gomer" but that seems hust too bulky to me. I'll be wearing one of these three after my wrist heals! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I have done extensive wristguard testing ;) with the Level gloves and they have worked well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_A Posted February 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Phil, Level -- do they have decent strength/support? Can't see much specifics on their web site, M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 The Level Flys have saved my wrists twice so far this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I used to wear SB specific wristguards under my gloves. The Level gloves did not feel as supportive as the wristguards when I started using them, but now that I have "tested" them, they have proven me wrong. It seems to me (and I could be wrong) that the tighter you cinch up the wrist support on the Levels, the more support you get. To me, they work, and buying them is one more way to support the Bomber store, so I recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eos4life Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Last year, I bought a pair of Level gloves from Bomber. I had been using a combo of a palm snowboard wrist protector and the top portion of my wrist guard for roller blades. This is the most solid piece of wrist protection I have ever seen for snowboarding. Sadly, there are a few drawbacks. First, they are one of a kind (I cannot find the snowboard portion in store anymore) :( Second, they fit over the gloves. I don't mind where they sit but eventually the nylon straps wear out from the abrasion and I need get those straps changed. After putting on, the Level gloves, I did not feel as secure compared to my usual set-up. The palm section was good but I felt like the top portion was too weak for me. Actually, it would not be fare to compare them since they are totally different in concept. So, here I am with a pair of brand new gloves (xl) 9.5 collecting dust. If ever you want this brand new pair of gloves still with stickers, they are for sale at $80 shipped! If ever you would like to see me current set-up, I could post a picture or 2. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maciek Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Honestly? Any of them, but I prefer Seirus gloves rather than those. The reason is simple: They are cheap like these: Seirus gloves at Campmor And the reason I emphisize on "cheap" is that none of material is durable enough to wear and tear you encounter in snowboarding especially in carving hard. They will look like junk just after one season anyway... unless you go to slopes rarely like myself these days. But if you spend weeks on slopes during season then you could pay a lot money for some palm reinforced gloves and still see that all area around looks like after fight with a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnshapiro Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Anyone making wrist guards with mittens instead of gloves? I much prefer wearing mitts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_A Posted February 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Level makes gloves *and* mitts w/ protection; Flexmeter has stand-alone wrist guards that could go under mitts Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnshapiro Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Thanks! I'll check 'em out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaida Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Level makes their products in mitt form as well. Unfortunately, Bomber doesn't stock them. I have a pair of their first generation biomex mitts. You lose a bit of dexterity with mitts, but there are fewer seams to get busted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maciek Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Anyone making wrist guards with mittens instead of gloves? I much prefer wearing mitts. Seirus also makes inexpensive once: Da Bone Cranium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I use Da Kine wrist guards with various gloves. I've had the guards for years, they're apparently going to last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinsmiley Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 I just got myself a pair of the Flexmeter Mittens. I had a nasty crash on my skater about six weeks ago and there was no way I was going to miss the snow season due to some lame injury, so......... Flexmeter Mittens have allowed me to snowboard on regardless of injury. I have of course been fairly carefull but I`ve still had a few crashes where my wrist took a hammering but thanks to the level of support in the Flexmeter wrist gaurds I`ve not even felt it. Check out......... http://flexmeterjapan.com/en/productswms.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadx Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 This year, I've used the Level Super Pipe Pro gloves about 20 days. Let's just say the Biomex wrist protection has proven itself to me. It is a hard concept to get used to. I used to wear rigid protection that support the wrist front and back. When one looks at the Level Biomex support system, it seems small and too flexable. But, per others, I went for it and couldn't be happier. They are way more comfortable than the rigid guards I've used in the past but still really help guard against injury. I've not tried the other level gloves or mitts, but the super pipe pro is made with Gortex XCR for waterproofing. They also have the Outlast insulation (that heat store/transfer stuff) which I had in my last gloves and will never buy any other kind. Enough talk. I'm headed up the mountain for a few days! 9 new inches in the last couple days. aaaaaand I'm gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crosbie Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I've always used the Level gloves (Super Pipe Pro). I'm on my second pair after about 20-30 weeks of riding (2-3 weeks per year). The velcro on the first pair got a bit dishevelled - now repaired for backup gloves. No wrist broken, but then I can't recall landing badly on a hand/wrist. Perhaps one soon learns not to use ones hands during landing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangaloor Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I've been using No Gomers. Very stiff and protective. They fit over the gloves, so my main complaints are that they can accumulate snow in the cracks and it's one extra layer of stuff to deal with every time you need to do anything with your hands. Otherwise happy with them. I need them done as idiot wristguards or something, because I can't seem to keep a set around for more than a few months. Available at reliableracing, except they say out of stock. I had luck calling Auclair directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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