# GPS-Enhanced Ski Gloves These Ski Gloves Measures Your Velocity and Displays Your Location By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-10-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-ski-gloves References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/463952722102586627/GPS-Tracking-&-Navigating-Ski-Gloves) For skiers and those looking to take their gloves to the next level, check out these GPS ski gloves. These state-of-the-art ski gloves feature GPS tracking and navigation capabilities that can also measure a series of different things when worn. These ski gloves are able to track your current position, altitude, distance traveled, duration, descent velocity and more. The gloves feature a display on the thumb that shows all of this information. You have the ability to save a particular route and an arrow on the gloves show the direction to the next way point. The display is visible even in darker weather conditions. The arrow can act as a compass to ensure you reach your destination. The gloves are powered by a lithium ion battery and lasts up to 20 hours after a four hour charging. Gloves and technology are weatherproof. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gps-tracking Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wearable devices with built-in GPS tracking capabilities for various sports and outdoor activities. - **Outdoor Adventure Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies specifically designed for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, such as GPS-enhanced gear and smart wearables. - **Smart Sports Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design intelligent accessories, like gloves, that combine traditional functionality with smart features for enhanced sports experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide cutting-edge technologies and gadgets that enhance performance and safety in various sports. - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative outdoor gear and equipment that integrate advanced features, such as GPS tracking and navigation capabilities. - **Wearable Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wearable technologies that go beyond fitness tracking, offering unique features to cater to specific activities like skiing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Snow Sport Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekkie-smart-snow-goggles.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-goggles.md) - [Performance-Analyzing Skiing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ski-tracker.md) - [All-in-One GPS Guide Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-gps-guide.md) - [Stealthy GPS Navigators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-navigators.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [Ultra-Accurate Motion Capture Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manus-xsens-metagloves.md) - [Cold Weather Photography Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-photography-gloves.md) - [High-Performance Waterproof Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-mitts.md)