All About Snowboard Clothes

Snowboarding is an extreme sport that requires a lot of money, including high-quality equipment, without which it is difficult to enjoy the snow, speed and your own skills.

Women's, men's, youth's professional snowboarding apparel and accessories feature cool designs and state-of-the-art technology. The equipment pays great attention to comfort and safety. Snowboard clothing has many pockets, width and length adjustments in the form of Velcro, decorative and reflective stripes.

Snowboard pants are worn over the thermal pants. The product is presented in a wide assortment, which seriously complicates the choice, especially for beginners. You cannot buy models from Bologna on a padding polyester, as they quickly get wet. In such pants, they not only go down the mountain, but also climb it, and sitting motionless on the lift, and therefore, they must be hygroscopic, maintain a comfortable temperature and be waterproof. The cut allows for a loose fit so as not to interfere with the performance of tricks.

The presence of pockets, belt loops adds comfort to wear. To protect against snow ingress, the trousers are equipped with sewn-in cuffs with bells. This piece is pulled over the boot shaft. Additional padding on the knees and back side will provide shock absorption and protection from the cold.Ventilation inserts add some comfort and are sewn in and out.

When buying, you should give preference to models where the inserts have zippers, since the adhesive tape breaks down faster. Pants marked Waterproof 8000–10000 mm are suitable for general slopes, but for virgin slopes other parameters are required. As for the lining fabric, it can be fleece, cotton, but not nylon, since it does not breathe and sticks to the feet.

For a snowboard, fabric with high hygroscopic properties is most suitable, so that moisture does not accumulate inside and the body can "breathe". The right size is the key to successful snowboarding. When buying a jacket, you need to try it on by raising your hand vertically - the sleeve should not pull, and the jacket should not bulge. Excellent protection against snow, the so-called "skirt", fabric sewn from the inside, fastens at the waist.

If the Waterproof rating for a membrane is 5000 mm, then this is equipment for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals choose membrane indicators 8000–10000 mm. Any zipper on the jacket should be covered with moisture resistant textiles. All pockets should be well closed with flaps or locks.

The parameters for the quality of overalls are the same as for pants, the same indicators of the hygroscopicity of textiles, membranes and cut. There are several types of overalls for snowboarding - with bosom, with suspenders, self-dumping with sewn-in zippers along the entire length. Such models allow you to quickly get rid of the overalls, even while remaining in boots.

Hoodie, sweatshirt or hood - a warm jacket, similar in silhouette to an anorak. A hood is a must, its purpose is protect the neck from cold and cold air penetration under the jacket. It must be large enough to fit over a Bogner helmet. The straight silhouette does not impede active movements, even in thermal underwear. Long, knee-length hoods are especially popular with snowboarders as they provide excellent protection for the lower body.

The sleeves and hem are decorated with cuffs or a drawstring as an additional obstacle to the penetration of cold. Stylish hoodies are made in two types: single-layer and multi-layer. The latter have a top layer made of windproof textiles with moisture protection.

These include shoes, goggles, gloves and other small items of equipment. Comfort and safety depend on their quality no less than on clothes.

• For boots an indicator such as water resistance is important, a breathable effect is required.
• Headgear (hats) problem Is a snug yet soft fit and warmth retention. If we are talking about a helmet-hat, then the helmet itself is slightly thinner than the top layer. The model should be made of natural yarn with a polyester addition of no more than 20 percent.
• To protect your eyes from snow, wind, branches and the bright sun, you need glasses or a mask. The dual lens mask resists condensation for longer.
• Gloves or mittens protect hands from cold and injury. Manufacturers offer special models from the same textiles as for jackets and pants. Snowboarding gloves have extra protection on the wrists, offer increased comfort and are designed with ergonomics in mind.
• Socks. This piece of equipment is a great addition to boots. Snowboarding socks have a number of features and are made of high-tech material.

In the listed top of the companies presented below and specializing in the production of sports equipment, there are far from all manufacturers whose quality makes them world leaders. In stores you can find Korean products, brands of Russian manufacturers.

The Italian manufacturer carefully monitors not only quality, but also the latest trends in the fashion world. Brand clothing for snowboard and alpine skiing is made of high-tech "breathable" materials, the assortment includes several lines:

• for skiers;
• clothing for competitions;
• universal collections.

The clothes of this brand are made with special attention to comfort, and also maximum functionality and safety are at the forefront. Jackets and overalls are made with many inside and outside pockets, adjustable cuffs, Parazip zippers to keep out snow and hood inserts. The suit textile is made using Motion 3D technology, which ensures optimal stretching of the fabric in the direction of the body. The use of Streamline sewing technology allows you to create, while maintaining an elegant silhouette, voluminous lines on the chest, sleeves and sides, making any movement free.

The brand was founded by the Olympic champion Jean-Claude Killy in 1976 and specializes in the production of clothing for alpine skiing. The visual and technological concept is based on minimalism and high technology. Killy suits are popular with conservative aficionados of classic style. The collection is represented by three lines: Elevation, Addiction and Vision. Among the buyers of the company are representatives of many ruling royal families.

High-tech clothing for skiing. The products are designed for professionals and amateurs. The brand stands out for its particular attention to quality and the use of modern technologies: Sensorloft Insulatio, Sensortex, Down, etc. Volkl suits are symbols of prestige.

Sportswear from the Bogner brand is an elite product for men and women, it is popular with professionals and amateurs. The high cost is justified by the careful balance between style and function, excellent quality and health safety.

The brand's products use modern fittings and textiles, new technologies and natural materials. Stylish finishes combine with a high level of comfort, trendy silhouettes with avant-garde and classic designs.

The French company has been known on the world market for over 30 years. It successfully competes in the sportswear manufacturing segment with world leaders. Her collections are distinguished by bright design, modern technologies, natural and safe materials. The brand's clothing is designed for adults and children. Snowboarding suits provide comfort, warmth and optimal microclimate for use in extreme conditions.

The company offers the buyer winter clothing in the HI-END price category. All products are a unique combination of modern bright design, high technology and functionality. Gore-Tex membrane fabric is used in the manufacture. The company uses adapted NASA technologies in its own production, producing unique products for extreme athletes in alpine skiing, etc.

The outfit of the German company has high ratings and consists of tracksuits made of membrane fabric with modern high-tech fittings. Jackets, pants and overalls are lightweight, highly durable, wear resistant, wind and moisture resistant.

In order to choose the right clothing for skiing, it is enough to follow a few simple rules, and then the long-awaited vacation will not be overshadowed by inconveniences and claims to the quality of products. At the same time, choosing a quality suit and accessories is to guarantee safety and reliability.

You should not give preference to beauty at the expense of safety. Girls are especially prone to this - an elegant silhouette in a tight-fitting suit looks impressive, but it will reduce maneuverability when descending, and this is fraught with injuries.

The outfit consists of three layers, which is considered mandatory. A different approach and non-observance of this rule speaks of the complete unprofessionalism of the snowboard owner and his unwillingness to worry about his own safety.

1. Thermal underwear - such products control body temperature, or rather, prevent hypothermia and efficiently remove excess moisture.
2. Insulation - this parameter means a hoodie or sweatshirt. The task of the second layer is to maintain an optimal temperature regime, conserve heat and remove excess heat.
3. Membrane - the most expensive part of the equipment, on which not only the quality of work of the previous layers depends, but also the level of comfort of the athlete as a whole. This is a set of outerwear, the task of which is to prevent getting wet, drafts and overheating. Fabrics must be breathable, products must have ventilation inserts.