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November 22, 2024 48 mins
In our fifth of this winter’s equipment specials, Iain is joined by equipment expert Al Morgan to look at two vital areas of your winter wardrobe – ski gloves and socks.

Previous episodes in this series have included the Best Skis, Ski Boots, Jackets and Helmets and Goggles for winter 2025. 

This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham.
Ellis Brigham are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com where you can buy online now.

SHOW NOTES

Try before you buy (3:00)
If you’re a skier, go grab a ski pole (4:30)
Glove v. mitt v. lobster claw (6:00)
How does sizing work for gloves? (8:30)
Will my glove work with a touch screen? (9:30)
Will wearing a liner keep your hands warm? (10:45)
What is a ‘Shell mitt’? (12:00)
What is the little strip of fabric across the back of one finger on each glove for?
Wool is sustainable, natural and works (15:00)
Smartwool are collecting old socks and reclaiming yarn (15:30)
For snowboarding gloves, head to The Snowboard Asylum (16:30)
Tube socks! (32:30)
Do thicker socks keep your feet warmer? (34:00)
Is natural better than synthetic fibres? (35:15)

THE BEST SKI GLOVES FOR 2025 (17:00)

Ellis Brigham’s Choice (28:30)

Harry Cavill is Ellis Brigham’s Glove buyer. She chose the Men’s Hestra Army Leather GTX Glove and the Women’s Reusch Cozy Down Mitt.

THE BEST SKI SOCKS FOR 2025 (36:30)

This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has very kindly been made possible by El
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