M.J. Burchett introduced the first snowboard in 1929. Burchett’s snowboard was fashioned out of wood and looked quite different from the snowboards of today. As interest in snowboarding increased, styles and construction evolved. Snowboard fashion also progressed, focusing on comfort, wind and water protection, and style. Snowboarding pants are essential for anyone hitting the slopes.
Step 1
Consider your location when buying snowboarding pants. Dry climates require different fabrics than locales where the snow is exceptionally wet. Snowboarding pant fabrics often contain labels with g and mm measurements. The g indicates breathability, and the mm denotes waterproofing. The higher the measurement, the better the protection. Excessively wet snow conditions often require a 10,000 mm/g measurement.
Step 2
Look for snowboarding pants that have built-in padding. Whether you are new to the slopes or a seasoned rider, you are going to experience your share of falls. Choose a pair of snowboarding pants that offers padding in the knees and buttocks--areas that receive the most trauma.
Step 3
Examine your choices and note whether the snowboarding pants have flaps, bibs or removable suspenders. Flaps can be opened and allow air circulation on unseasonably warm days. Proper air circulation will prevent excess sweating and help keep you dry. Bibs and suspenders will help hold up your snowboard pants and keep them from slipping down and exposing your skin to the elements.
Step 4
Try before you buy. Choose a few different types of snowboarding pants, and try them on in the fitting room. Snowboarding pants should fit loosely, allowing you enough room to perform your snowboarding moves comfortably. If the snowboarding pants feel tight in any area, select a different pair.
Step 5
Forget style when it comes to buying snowboarding pants. Comfort, insulation and cushioning should be the most important factors. If looking good on the slopes is important to you, accessorize with gloves, hats and goggles to coordinate your look--after choosing snowboarding pants to fit your needs.
Tips and Warnings
- A pair of snowboarding pants with several zippered pockets will allow you plenty of room to store your snowboard passes and other important materials without the worry of them falling out when you are on the slopes.
- Do not choose a pair of snowboarding pants based on price. Just because a pair costs a lot does not always mean it is what you need. Stay within your budget, and buy a pair of snowboarding pants that matches your needs best.
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