| tart --> | | | | at least one layer of either wool or synthetic fleece, |
| If you are considering learning to snowboard it is | | | | such as an insulating sweater. Depending on the |
| important to learn how to dress appropriately for | | | | weather in the area in which you will be |
| snowboarding. This means learning which | | | | snowboarding you may also wish to add a vest or |
| snowboarding clothes you should wear. If you are | | | | additional layers. The good thing about this layer is |
| new to snowboarding you may not know there is a | | | | that if the weather does heat up you can remove |
| right way and a wrong way to dress for | | | | those additional layers. Once again, always avoid |
| snowboarding. By taking the time to learn about | | | | cotton. |
| appropriate snowboarding clothes you can have a | | | | Finally the Outer layer |
| more pleasurable and comfortable day. | | | | Next, work on creating an outer layer that is both |
| Get the Base Layer right | | | | win and waterproof. For this layer you should |
| When it comes to snowboarding clothes you want to | | | | consider snowboarding clothes such as pants and |
| begin with a strong base layer. This means long | | | | jacket. You may need additional waterproofing and |
| underwear bottoms as well as a long sleeve top and | | | | extra venting depending on the climate. For pants, |
| socks. You should choose items that are | | | | look for an inner cuff that can be fit over the top of |
| moisture-wicking. These items should be made from | | | | your boots. This will keep the snow and cold out. |
| a synthetic polyester or else a polypropylene material | | | | Accessorise Correctly |
| like Polartec, Coolmax or Capilene. Whenever possible | | | | Now, on to accessories. You should always wear a |
| always avoid wearing cotton because it will absorb | | | | helmet or hat when you are snowboarding to keep |
| water and retain it, keeping you colder during the | | | | heat from escaping from your head. It is also |
| day. Look for socks that you can pull on over the | | | | important to wear goggles to keep your eyes |
| underwear bottoms; don't allow them to bunch up | | | | protected from both sun and wind. If the weather is |
| around your ankles. Finally, don't forget to tuck in the | | | | very cold you may also need a neck gaiter, which is |
| long sleeve shirt to complete the moisture wicking | | | | a tube of fleece that can be worn around the face |
| base layer. | | | | and neck to keep the cold off those extremities. Of |
| Step two - the Second Layer | | | | course, you will also need mittens or gloves that can |
| The next step is to create an insulating second layer | | | | be either tucked over or under your jacket cuff. |
| of snowboarding clothes. This should be comprised of | | | | |