Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mitt — Leather Ski Mitt

Hestra ratings: warmth 8/8 (Expedition), durability 7/8 and mobility 3/8

Durable Army goat leather palm with a 3-layer polyamide backhand

G-Loft insulation and a removable liner you can swap for different temperatures and activity levels

Long gauntlet cuff with snow lock and Velcro® wrist strap

Includes wrist leashes, a carabiner and Hestra Leather Balm

The Heli Ski Mitt is for skiers and riders whose hands run cold, or anyone spending long, frigid days outside, from resort skiers on January cold snaps to guides, patrollers and ski tourers. If you need more dexterity, the Heli Ski is also available as a 3-finger and 5-finger glove. Our team at Fresh Air will help you find the right fit in-store at both Kelowna locations. Stop by to work with one of our experienced staff members, or call 250-763-3425.

Q1: How do I find the right size Hestra Heli Ski Mitt?
The Army Leather Heli Ski Mitt comes in Hestra sizes Hestra sizes are based on hand circumference: measure around your hand just below the knuckles, excluding your thumb, then check Hestra's size guide. A mitt should leave a little room at the fingertips, because trapped air adds warmth. Our staff can help you try sizes in-store.

Q2: Does the Heli Ski Mitt go over my jacket cuff, and is it waterproof?
Yes, it goes over. The long gauntlet cuff fits over your jacket sleeve, and the snow lock and Velcro® wrist strap seal out snow. The mitt doesn't have a waterproof membrane, and Hestra rates it as not waterproof [VERIFY: Hestra's product copy calls the backhand fabric waterproof, but its spec table lists the mitt as not waterproof]. The treated goat leather and polyamide backhand resist moisture, and the G-Loft insulation keeps insulating even when damp. Treating the leather regularly with the included Leather Balm helps maintain its water resistance.

Q3: Should I choose the Heli Ski Mitt or the Heli Ski Glove?
Choose the mitt for maximum warmth and the glove for dexterity. Hestra rates the mitt at 8/8 for warmth and 3/8 for mobility, while the 5-finger glove rates 6/8 for both. Mitts keep your fingers together so they share heat, which makes them the better choice for very cold days or cold hands. The 3-finger version sits between the two.