The Dakine Wristguard Men's Glove at first glance looks like any other gauntlet glove out there. But look a little closer to see that this in your run of the mill ordinary glove. As the name would imply, the Wristguard features removable rigid Nylon plates in the backhand of the palm. It's designed to minimize the impact on your range of motion, while also minimizing a wrist injury should you take a hard fall. Broken wrists are one of the most common on-snow injuries that hospitals see each and every winter, and this glove with this kind of internal wrist support certainly will help you “break” that trend. Besides preventing you from getting injured, it keeps you plenty warm and comfortable too. With the cold weather protection of a gauntlet glove, a DWR treated shell and a DK Dry waterproof insert along with high loft insulation, it's warm, waterproof and will repel snow, water and shield you from the wind. For skiers and riders looking for a glove that provides added wrist protection, warmth and comfort, look no further than the Dakine Wristguard Men's Glove.