Focus on Performance with Leki Race Gloves
Numb fingers can ruin a day on the mountain - especially if you spend time waiting at the top and your finish time is on the line. Start Haus in Truckee carries top of the line ski gloves for racers and anyone who is looking for ultimate performance and comfort. Leki's Trigger S system features a glove-integrated strap to click your poles in and out faster with more comfort than ever - used by racers across the globe, including Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin at the World Cup.
Race gloves and mittens provide extra protection for knuckles and fingers, so hitting a gate doesn't bash your hands. Glove wearers favor the dexterity of gloves while mitt users believe that keeping your fingers together provides maximum warmth and that you don't need individual fingers to control your poles. The only thing experts agree on is that it's up to what you/your racer is comfortable with. And that the most important factor in extremely cold temps is keeping your hands as dry as possible, so breathability is key. Leki ski gloves and mitts are made with a combination of Hydrophobic Goatskin leather and high end technical fabrics for extreme warmth, durability and breathability. Here are a couple of picks that will keep your hands comfortable so you can focus on racing at your highest level.
Leki World Cup Race Coach Flex S GTX & GTX Jr.
Leki's World Cup Race Coach Flex S GTX delivers masterly designed detail solutions and excellent performance. Their unique ergonomically pre-shaped fingers offer superior fit. GORE-TEX®, Thinsulate and soft inner fleece with their patented Makes Dry lining offer the best protection against cold and dampness. Flex EVA panels in the fingers and wrist area round off the racing model. The Integrated Trigger S system allows lightning-fast and direct clicking into and out of the pole safety binding.
Leki World Cup Race TI S Mitten Speed System
For the coldest days on the mountain, many competitive racers use Leki's World Cup Race TI S Mitten. It features an advanced race fit grip and pre-curved finger styling, allowing for enhanced pole grip as well as a flex cuff. These mitts provide excellent knuckle and finger padding as well as long padded gauntlet protection in the gates. The heavy duty wristlet provides a good, tight fit.