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Docmeter Double Protection Snowboarding Gloves

The Docmeter Double Protection Snowboarding Gloves. Docmeter's snowboard protective gloves have been designed by physicians, engineers and trauma specialists. The Flexmeter protective snowboard glove has dorsal protection worn on the back of the wrist which disperses initial impact loads up the forearm by transferring the energy. You can kind of compare it to a shock on a car. When you hit a bump the force is absorbed by the shocks. The Flexmeter protective snowboard glove is designed the same way. As your wrist is impacted the plastic shields and straps act like a shock to absorb the impact and energy.

The wrist protective gloves have been designed to respect the anatomical shape of the wrist and it follows the shape and outline. Flexmeter allows normal mobility of the wrist for ease of usage, as opposed to the protection commonly used. The problem with most wrist guards is that they are too stiff and too short. They don't fully protect the wrists.

When you fall on your wrists it usually is a hard landing on the heel of the hand. The wrist goes into hyper extension and compression. The result is a fracture.

With Docmeter's wrist protector, the hands and fingers are prevented from being outstretched and are therefore not subject to a reverse extension injury.

Scientific Study on the Flexmeter Single Sided Wrist Protection/Guard:
Scientific studies have shown the effectiveness of the Flexmeter protective snowboard glove in reducing the risk of injuries. Wrist fractures have diminished by 67% in a group of athletes wearing the Flexmeter snowboard wrist guards, compared to a group wearing no protection.

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Docmeter Double Protection Snowboarding Gloves Features:

Insert : thin Hydrotex membrane,light and resistant guaranteeing sweat elimination and total impermeability
Insulation : 100% Fiber fill
Exterior : 70% Polyurethane, 30% Polyethylene
Palm : synthetic reinforcement
AIR FLOW SYSTEM : ventilation to eliminate dampness
Splints : a dorsal and a palm thermoplastic splint in Hytrel (Du PONT). Perfect stability whatever temperatures (-40°C to +40°C)
Progressive hinge
Adjustable wrist slide with autostop buckle
Safecord and adjustable cuffcord

What is the Difference between the Double protection and Single protection Wrist Guards?
Both the Single and Double Flexmeter protective snowboard gloves and snowboard wrist guards are, without a doubt, the best available. Both styles, be it snowboard glove or strap on snowboard wrist protectors offer the same patented Flexmeter protective technology, allowing your wrist and arm to only flex to a safe degree.

The single protection is recommended for more experienced snowboarders because it offers protection without restricting movement of the arm and hand. The single protection comes in both snowboard gloves and wrist protectors.

The double protection is recommended if you feel the need for the extra hard padding on the palms to stop yourself with. It is there for added safety and serves as a cushion, where as the dorsal guards function is to distribute the force of impact away from the joint and into the forearm where there is more support for such impacts.

Do Wrist Guards Really Work?
Normal snowboard wrist guards are designed to withstand a minor fall, Docmeter /Flexmeter snowboard gloves and snowboard wrist guards are designed for more serious impacts. A normal snowboard wrist guards' design often causes a break higher up the arm, where as the longer dorsal guard prevents the force of an impact from culminating at a central spot in the forearm, pushing the force of impact further up the arm to avoid serious injury.

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About Docmeter:

Docmeter. French company Skimeter, the maker of Flexmeter, was established in 2001. With more than 30 years of experience in traumatology, epidemiology and accident prevention they have set out to create the best protective guards in the market. A daily observation of many traumas has allowed Skimeter to closely link the types of safety equipment and the resulting injuries. The company was created to design and produce a new line of products to prevent common injuries that result when participating in sporting activities. Skimeter has been the recipient of multiple innovation awards and holds patents on their unique protective gear.

Docmeter Double Protecting Snowboard Gloves

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Glove style needs a little help	November 18, 2012
Reviewer: Anonymous Person

Glove style is not the best, but very comfortable and the product is excellent quality. Would recommend to everyone.

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Excellent product	November 18, 2012
Reviewer: Anonymous Person

I have tried 3 different kinds of wristguard gloves and all do not even come close to this one. the supports come all the way up on the arm, but they don't feel uncomfortable. High quality gloves as well.

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