Features

If you’re not familiar with trigger mitts (have you been living under a rock, or what), they’re essentially what would transpire if a pair of mitts and a pair of gloves ever got off the flirting fence and did what they’ve been wanting to do to each other for a while. Yes, we’re talking about vigorous, unprotected, love-making between things made to keep your hands warm (a truly disgusting image, we’re sorry). Anyway, they’re not quite a mitt and not quite a glove. They’re a little bit of both. 

Designed initially as a way of keeping a hunter’s  finger free to pull the trigger on their rifle (grim), this type of mitt-glove has a number of benefits for skiers less interested in killing sentient beings. Firstly, that ‘free’ finger does significantly improve your hand’s dexterity. Whether you’re snapping away with your DSLR, fiddling with your ski equipment, or zipping up your jacket – you’ll find it a lot easier to do with a noticeably more liberated forefinger.

“They’re essentially what would transpire if a pair of mitts and a pair of gloves ever got off the flirting fence”

One of the biggest benefits of mitts, of course, is that they’re usually warmer than gloves. This is because your fingers generate more heat when they’re not all separated from each other by fabric. Even though your forefinger and your thumb are off doing their own thing here, your other fingers will be huddling together for warmth – resulting in a more comfortable experience for your hands when the temperature outside really drops. 

A trigger mitt, you see, really can be the best of both worlds. 

What else? Well, the Sammy Carlson Team Baron GTX Trigger Mitt features ‘Gore Grip’ technology. In a nutshell, this is about providing optimum dexterity and grip. The Gore-Tex insert, inner lining, and shell material have all been bonded together with high strength adhesive tape in key areas for a non-slip build. The result is a close-fitting, single layer feel, that works with your hand rather than as an obstacle between your hand and what you’re interacting with. 

The cuff closure, with its slip on stretch for optimum fit, and removable elastic wrist leash are also nice touches. It comes in that lobster red and black colourway only, with swirling camo-like print, rad ‘Signature Series’ logo (gotta catch ‘em all), and Sammy Carlson’s name on the wrist.

Conclusion

To the untrained eye, the Dakine Sammy Carlson Team Baron GTX Trigger Mitt could be mistaken for a lobster’s boxing glove. For skiers in the know, however, they have the potential to be a must own item this winter. They’re tough, they’re warm (they score five out of five on Dakine’s ‘Warmth Index’), and they look… well… just look at them. They look cool. 

Wham, bam, thank you Sam. Get these on your hands, and explore the mountains.

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