Snowboarding questions?

Question

I'm going snowboarding for the first time and I need to know what to wear.

any suggestions would be helpful.

Answer 1

Outer Layer: Jacket and Pants - get the best ones you can afford like Burton or North Face - Columbia at the very least. Get pants that have double layer reinforced seat and knees if possible and a jacket without insulation that you can wear even if it is warm.

Base Layer: It is best NOT to wear cotton against your skin. If it gets wet, it will stay wet and you will be miserable. Synthetic medium weight long underwear is good for all but the very coldest days. Even nylons on the bottom will add a little extra warmth and keep the moisture away from your skin. Patagonia is best, but there are dozens of good brands - Doufold, Hot Chilis, etc.

Mid Layer: You will only need if it is very cold - a fleece under your jacket will do, a cotton hoodie will also work but isn't as good.

Gloves: You either need a pair of really good GoreTex gloves which will keep your hands dry or two pairs of lesser gloves. Look for a high "gauntlet" (the top) and really strong fabric - North Face, Burton, Dakine, etc.

Hat or better yet, a helmet.

If you have all of these, you can wear some / all depending on the conditions and you will be comfortable.

Good Luck

Answer 2

I'll tell you what i wear. I wear long underwear, then I layer long sleeve shirts, then on top of them i wear a waterproof jacket. Then for my legs i wear long underwear and snowboard pants. I live in so cal so it is warmer here than it is in some other places, but to fix that just add more layers. snowboard pants can range from $50 - $150, but they are really worth it. as for a helmet, i dont think you will need one since on your first time you wont be doing anything that could get you seriously hurt.

Answer 3

well he pretty much sums it up.

Answer 4

In addition to TahoeT's contribution, which basically covers everything you would need, as a first time snowboarder, you may also find it helpful to wear wrist guards, in order to cushion your wrists from any falls you may endure.