What to Wear Snowboarding
Posted by Admin | July 29, 2012 | Snowboard Gear Checklist
Snowboard Gear Checklist
Going snowboarding and trying to get prepared but don't know what to wear? This section provides you with a list of the Basic Snowboard Gear that you will need. Wearing the right apparel will help enable you to perform better as well as helping to fend off the cold and wet keeping you on the slopes for longer.
The key to getting it right is all about the layers. Dressing in layers allows you to adapt to sudden changes in temperature by shedding a layer, and prepares you for the times you will find yourself overheating from pushing your endurance to limits.
When layering your clothing think about each item in order of importance. Consider warmth, weight, moisture management and packing the right number of layers. For the majority of winter sports, the three-layer system is applicable: the base or inner layer, the middle or second layer, and the outer layer.
Base layer summary
1. Long sleeve thermal body shirt.
2. Thermal underwear (polypropylene recommended)
3. Snowboarding socks (thinner socks are better than thicker)
The first layer is the base layer and is the important warmth layer. The base layer consists of underwear and socks. This layer is also known as the inner layer, these items of clothing should trap warmth against your body while 'wicking' moisture away from your skin.
The best materials for the base layer are modern day wicking materials that draw moisture away from the body and keep you worm. Polypropylene and other synthetic materials are most suitable for this purpose.
Wool combination also works well but can make you itchy and uncomfortable. It is also a good idea to stay away from cotton as once it gets wet any insulation capabilities are gone and you remain wet and soggy. The base layer must cover your from head to toe.
Middle layer summary
4. Fleece or wool top
5. Waterproof jacket
6. Waterproof pants
The middle layer consists of general clothing or a fleece jacket. This layer provides extra insulation and transfers moisture towards the outer layer.
The middle layer is your insulation. This layer should consist of clothes made of materials that are designed to trap warm air to your body and transfer moisture to the outer layer. Wool and fleece are the best materials for this layer.
You should be able to strip down or add to your base layer as required and according to the amount of activity you perform.
Outer layer summary
7. Snowboard boots
8. Beanie, Hat or Helmet
9. Snowboarding Goggles
10. Snowboarding Bindings
11. Snowboard
12. Gloves
The outer layer is your waterproof layer and protects your body against wind and rain and expels excess moisture.
With all of your body warmth and heat trapped inside the inner two layers the snowboarding for the outer layer should allow moisture vapour out but stop snow and water coming in. This layer must have the ability to breathe.
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