Snowboarding wristguards review and compare

03.Profiles

The best

Rac Wrist Support

Price $35

Good points

• The most protective wristguard and the best for beginners.
• Support splints on top and bottom of wrist.
• Fan-shaped support on palm to spread the impact.
• Left- and right-hand guards identified.
• Durable splints with good length of support.
• Worn over gloves (this protects the gloves and helps keep them dry).

Bad points

• Bulky and unattractive.
• Not commonly sold in shops.

Dakine Wristguard

Price $33

Good points

• Fan-shaped support on palm to spread the impact.
• Left- and right-hand guards identified.
• Range of sizes available.
• Good fit.
• Compact (so would fit easily under most gloves).

Bad points

• No support splint on top (back) of hand.
• Palm splint fairly rigid and so may split with wear.
• Neoprene fabric may become sweaty.

The rest

Dakine Nova Wristguard Glove

Price: $90

Good points

Convenient built-in guard.
Fan-shaped support on palm to spread the impact.
Left- and right-hand guards identified.
Range of sizes available.

Bad points

• Palm support doesn't sit in the right place.
• No support splint on top (back) of the hand.
• Must be fitted tightly around the wrist for support.
  

Seirus Internal Wristguard Jam Master Exo

Price: $50

Good points

• Left and right hand identified.
• Range of sizes available.
• Fan-shaped support on palm to spread the impact.
• Breathable material.
• Resists wrist extension.

Bad points

• Sizing is too general.
• Length of splint too long and is uncomfortable on wrist bone.