Other models

Profiles of the non-recommended wrist guards in our assessment. (See We recommend for profiles of the 2 recommended models.)

Dakine Nova Wrist Guard Glove

• Price: $99.95

• 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.

• But

  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.

Red Impact Wrist Guard

• Price: $34.90

• Good points

  Range of sizes available. Easy to put on. Breathable material.

• But

  Left and right hand not identified. No support on palm to spread the impact. Too long over the knuckles making it uncomfortable to push yourself up from the snow. Support splint not stiff enough.

Seirus Internal Wrist Guard Jam Master Exo

• Price: $45.00

• 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.

• But

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

Triple Eight Undercover Snow Wrist

• Price: $39.99

• Good points

  Left and right hand identified. Range of sizes available. Support splints on top and bottom of wrist. Pull tag makes it easy to put on.

• But

  Doesn't stop wrist from being forced backwards. Support splint isn't fan-shaped so doesn't spread the impact on the palm. Support splint needs to be longer for protection. Plastic splint not durable enough. It bends out of shape after repeated bends. Neoprene fabric may become sweaty.

Trade Me Teal and Black Wrist Guard

• Price: $17.75

• Good points

  None

• Bad points

  Poor quality product. Support splint easily snapped. Uncomfortable. No protection on palm of hand.