Burton Impact Wrist Guards

The Burton Impact Wrist Guards are a slim, under-glove wrist protection option built specifically for snowboarding. The construction centers on a soft palm pad reinforced with a stiff polyethylene insert, paired with flexible tapered top splints running along the dorsal side of the wrist — that combination works by distributing impact load across a broader area rather than letting it concentrate at the wrist joint. Two hook-and-loop straps let you dial the fit so the guards stay put through repeated falls without bunching inside your glove. They are thin enough to disappear under a standard snowboard mitt or glove, which matters because guards that add bulk tend to get left in the bag. They carry no EN or CE certification, so they are not rated impact protection in the formal sense — they are a well-made wrist support that adds meaningful padding and structure for everyday riding falls.

These are the right call for newer riders who fall on outstretched hands regularly and want some insurance without committing to a rigid hard-shell guard, and for park riders who want low-profile protection on smaller features. Burton makes both an adult version (sized S through XL, unisex fit) and a kids version (S/M and L/XL) that follows the same design, so younger riders can run the same setup. Who should skip these: anyone recovering from a wrist injury or with a history of wrist fractures should talk to a physician and look at guards with a formal protective rating — the uncertified soft construction here is not a substitute for medically recommended bracing. Riders who run very thick pipe gloves may also find even this slim profile adds too much material in the palm.