| Like any piece of al fresco sports' wear, | | | | are most likely to be the one stumbling most of the |
| snowboarding pants serves one main purpose and | | | | time on your knees or on your behind. Hence, if you |
| that is to ensure your protection from injury, | | | | happen to be wearing casual jeans then the ice will |
| weather conditions, and any other external force. | | | | melt every time you fall on the snow and you will |
| There is generally an accepted method to maintain | | | | eventually get soaked and cold. This is not a good |
| your core temperature and prevent you from cooling | | | | way to learn. |
| off easily and this is known as the Three Layer | | | | -Although you can use ski pants as an alternative |
| System. This system is composed of a base layer, | | | | when you don't have a snowboarding pants yet, it |
| an insulation layer and an outer shell. The base layer is | | | | will not allow you to do the movements that you can |
| the only layer directly in contact with your skin and | | | | normally do using a snowboard pants. Unlike the |
| its sole purpose is to turn the moisture away from | | | | snowboard pants, ski pants are not intended for |
| the skin. On top of the base layer lies the insulation | | | | tricks like aerial spins or jumps. So unless you only |
| layer which is also intended to get rid of moisture | | | | want to do what a skier does, stick to the ski pants. |
| away from the body but its more important function | | | | So when you're buying a snowboard pants, look for |
| is to insulate your body by confining your body heat. | | | | one that does not pinch in the crotch area or one |
| The outer shell is the layer directly exposed to the | | | | that has enough room for you to do your tricks. |
| environment. It is expected to be waterproof, | | | | -You need to anticipate a few rough falls. So, one |
| windproof and has also a breathable outlet for | | | | important aspect that you need to look for |
| moisture. | | | | snowboarding pants is extra padding especially on the |
| Most snowboarding pants combine 2 or contain all the | | | | knee and buttocks area since these are the parts |
| 3 layers in one piece. Most will also have | | | | that commonly catch your plunges. Having extra |
| waterproofing, a thin outer shell, and an efficient | | | | padding will not give you enough protection to |
| insulation layer.. During warmer conditions, you have | | | | minimize the chance of any injury plus the possibility |
| the option to wear only the snowboarding pants. | | | | of getting your pants damaged thus losing their |
| Meanwhile, when the weather turns colder, you can | | | | waterproof capacity. |
| add a base layer bottom beneath your snowboarding | | | | -Go for quality and not for the price. You want |
| pants. However, when the weather goes extremely | | | | enough protection and durability. Don't go for cheap |
| cold, have the liberty to wear all three layers while | | | | pants that will be ripped off after a day of practice. |
| wearing a layer of extra insulation between the base | | | | If you want to be a pro, get yourself the right |
| layer of your bottoms and your snowboarding pants. | | | | snowboarding pants that will last you until you |
| Before buying your snowboarding pants, consider | | | | become one. |
| these tips. | | | | -Choose function over fashion. Although it's good to |
| -Never make the mistake of wearing normal pants | | | | be noticed for your cool clothes, it's a lot better to |
| for snowboarding. You really need to buy your | | | | be to be wearing something that gives you adequate |
| snowboarding pants especially if you are just a | | | | protection and provides you with great comfort. |
| beginner. Remember that if you are a neophyte, you | | | | |