| Keeping warm while Snowboarding! | | | | about fleeces. A good thick mid layer made from |
| As everyone knows snowboarding is not a warm | | | | something like 100% Polyester will keep you nice and |
| sport. In fact it is the total opposite it's a sport that | | | | toasty. This layer of snowboard clothing sits just |
| takes advantage of snow. Now with that in mind | | | | under the outer layer. A good mid layer will have a |
| keeping warm can be one of your highest priorities. I | | | | nice high neck for enhanced insulation and hopefully |
| am sure you have all had your family telling you that | | | | have a nice soft feel. Hoodies can be worn as mid |
| layers is the key to keeping warm and it's no | | | | layers but I generally tell people to use a fleece |
| different when snowboarding. There are 3 main | | | | designed for the job. |
| Layers I will be talking to you about today and they | | | | Baselayer |
| are the outer layer, mid layer and base layer. | | | | Base layers are the closest layer to your body. You |
| OuterLayer | | | | will find a whole array of thermal base layers on the |
| When people refer to the outerlayer they are | | | | internet and most people consider this layer just as |
| referring to your Snowboard Jacket and Snowboard | | | | important as the outer layer. The fit should be fairly |
| pants. This is the layer that is in contact with the | | | | tight and high neck lines are advised so that if you do |
| elements. Whether it is wind, rain or sunshine your | | | | taste the snow you won't get any down the inside |
| snowboard jacket and pants will need to perform. | | | | of your base layer. |
| Waterproof and breathability ratings are usually | | | | If you're a seasoned snowboarder then you will |
| measured at 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000. This number | | | | know that this layered system of a snowboard |
| represents the mm of Waterproofness and the g | | | | jacket, snowboard pant, mid layer and base layer is a |
| m² of breathability. Rule of thumb I suggest is | | | | winning combination to keeping warm on the slopes. |
| no lower than 5,000 but opinions vary. | | | | At the bottom of this article are a few links to help |
| MidLayer | | | | you on your way if you're looking for these online. |
| When people refer to the mid layer they are talking | | | | |