How to choose a jacket for a snowboard

The right jacket for snowboarding plays no less a role in providing comfort than the right shoes or the right board. It must protect from changes in temperature and wind, level falls, remove sweat generated during movement, out, and not allow moisture to flow from outside.

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1. The best manufacturers of equipment for snowboarding
   
2. Types of snowboard jackets
3. The main criteria for choosing a jacket for a snowboard
4. How to choose the size of a jacket for a snowboard

The best manufacturers of equipment for snowboarding

Many companies now produce high-quality equipment for snowboarding and skiing, but preference should be given to proven companies specializing in the production of clothing from various membrane fabrics:

1. Burton

2. D.C.

3. Quicksilver

4. Ice pick

5. The north face

6. Bogner

7. Bask

Models of the above manufacturers are great for both active riding and for use in everyday conditions. This is evidenced by numerous reviews on the Internet - both in forums and in social networks.

Types of snowboard jackets

Without exception, all snowboarding jackets are a modern outfit, based on membrane fabrics. It is thanks to them that the notorious characteristics of vapor permeability and moisture resistance, which are key when choosing a good snowboard outfit, are provided.

Depending on the type of membranen all jackets are divided into three types

1. Jackets, which are based on poreless membrane. As the name implies, this material is devoid of porous holes designed to pass through particles of moisture. The removal here is carried out according to the osmotic principle - once on the surface of the membrane, a droplet seeps out, and a special upper layer prevents its penetration back. The disadvantages of such jackets include slow moisture drainage, as well as high cost;

2. Porous membrane jackets. The design of such models is simpler - humid air is discharged to the outside through a special porous structure, so that the "breathing" characteristics of these models are at a high enough level. The disadvantages of such models include the rapid release of the membrane in the event of improper operation, as well as whimsical care and washing;

3. Jackets made of combined membrane fabrics represent something in common of the two types described above, thanks to which we managed to bring together the advantages and eliminate all the disadvantages. Only one is left - such jackets are very expensive.

The main criteria for choosing a jacket for a snowboard

Jacket size

Choose equipment should be based on the exact size matching your own anatomical features. An overly small jacket will deliver a lot of discomfort and restrain movement, an excessively large one is not able to perform proper thermoregulation, which is why a rider can sweat and freeze. You can’t do without fitting a jacket before you buy it, but it should be carried out on the equipment that will be used when riding.

Sizing

An important point affecting comfort and dryness during your stay in nature. As a rule, the jackets start to leak precisely along the seam, and therefore, without exception, the seams should be glued. This is evidenced by the inscription "all seams are sealed" on the jacket tag. This information should be rechecked - many, especially low-cost, manufacturers, glue only those seams that are in sight, leaving the areas hidden from human eyes.

Cuffs and zippers, pockets

Little things that have a significant impact on comfort while riding:

1. Cuffs should be made of soft rubber material and have a two-layer structure, thereby excluding the passage of moisture inside during active driving. The material of the inner layer should be soft and pleasant to the touch - this is the only way to avoid discomfort;

2. The zipper of the jacket is treated with a special compound that prevents the passage of moisture inwards. Its design must be of considerable size so that it is convenient to unfasten and fasten without taking off the gloves;

3. Pockets are also important. Deep and dense, they must be equipped with special dense linings, and also securely fastened with a zipper, eliminating the ingress of moisture inside;

Moisture resistance of the membrane

Indicates the amount of precipitation that the jacket can withstand for a certain period of time and does not leak.

1. The minimum acceptable value is 5000 millimeters. Such a jacket can withstand long light rain;

2. Most models of the average price range have a moisture resistance of 10-20 thousand millimeters. It is quite enough for most operating conditions;

3. The most advanced and, accordingly, expensive models of jackets have a moisture resistance of 30-40 thousand millimeters. Such a membrane can easily withstand severe rain and not get wet.

Vapor permeability of the membrane

Indicator denoting the amount of moisture discharged by one square meter in 24 hours. The higher this parameter, the better.

1. A basic value capable of providing acceptable comfort is considered to be 5000 m g / sq.m .;

2. The average value characteristic of most models is 10,000 g / m2;

3. The best models from well-known manufacturers can boast of a membrane that drains from 20 to 30 thousand grams per square meter of fabric per day time;

How to choose the size of a jacket for a snowboard?

The choice of a jacket for a snowboard occurs in two main stages:

1. First of all, it is necessary to study the specified size and compare it with wearable clothing. This information is printed on the label and is presented in the form of a classic numbering, as well as the closest foreign analogues;

2. Having picked up the suitable size, fitting of a jacket is carried out. For this purpose it is necessary to resort to the clothing or thermal underwear that will be used when riding. The jacket should sit comfortably, not constrain movements and not cause discomfort when performing active exercises.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.