| Finding the right snowboard pants can make all the | | | | If you are riding in a dry climate like Colorado you |
| difference. Pants that are too light in material can | | | | would be fine with pants that only have a 3,000g |
| leave your legs cold and cut your day in half. Pants | | | | & 3,000mm. But still 10,000g/mm would be best. |
| that aren't properly ventilated can be very | | | | In really cold temperatures, like in the Northeast, |
| uncomfortable if the day is warm. Knowing the | | | | buying snowboarding pants with a high mm & g |
| climate that you will be riding in can help you find the | | | | are recommended, but also find the ones that come |
| right pair. | | | | with a removable liner for the extremely cold days. |
| Snowboarding pants have indications of how well | | | | Buying snowboard pants isn't just about climates, it's |
| they breath and how waterproof they are. The | | | | also about the look. You don't want your pants to |
| breath-ability is indicated with a g or gm, for example | | | | look goofy with the rest of your outfit. Most |
| 10,000g would mean the pants do a good job of | | | | manufacturer's tell you whether the pants are baggy |
| circulating the air. The waterproofing is indicated with | | | | or slim fit. This can be found on their product |
| a mm. The higher the number of mm & g the | | | | description which is great if shopping online. Other |
| better they do their job. | | | | features that may influence your decision are |
| This is where knowing your climates comes in hand. | | | | pockets. I love having lot's of pockets. They are |
| Let's say you are riding in the Northwest, like Oregon. | | | | great for storing candy & stuff. Some pants are |
| The snow is extremely wet there. Buying snowboard | | | | upgraded with tapped seams and waterproof zippers. |
| pants with a waterproofing of 3,000mm would leave | | | | Others come with pass holders and air-vents. Vents |
| you soaked. For the Northwest and other wet | | | | are needed if your riding in warm climates. |
| conditions it would be best to buy snowboard pants | | | | To summarize, buy snowboard pants that will work |
| with a minimum of 10,000mm, better yet would | | | | with both your climate and outfit. Create a theme |
| 20,000mm. Getting pants made out of Gore-Tex is | | | | with your look. Hope this information helps and Good |
| also a good idea for wet climates because they do | | | | Luck. |
| an amazing job of blocking the water from filtering in. | | | | |