snowboarding gear for beginners?
ok, I felt like taking up snowboarding, I have never been skiing or snowboarding in my life, but I am an adreniline junkie so I figured why not, my friend told me she would show me some tips. NOW my question is, what kind of gear to get, a frind of mine gave me some ski pants and coat for me to use, but on some sites I read that ski pant are to constricting, and on others that ski pants and snowboarding pants have little difference, that I need more loose pants since I will be using my knees more and stuff, so since its my first time does it really matter what kind of coat/pants I use, or should I use some sort of rental pants and coat(if that’s possible). I REALLY want to take this up so this isn’t something that I will be trying just once or something I will give up on, if that helps your answer. FYI: I already have a hat and gloves, and I will be renting the board and boots.
First up, it’s awesome that your friend is going to show you some tips but you should still get a lesson so that you get going quickly.
As far as gear goes, snow pants and a coat are key and besides that you should have a good base layer that’s not cotton. Long underpants, a long sleeved shirt and then something warm over that under your jacket. You need some gloves and a hat and goggles.
Don’t buy a board or anything like that until you’ve been up a few times and gotten the hang of it. Rent rent rent! Usually mountains have a sweet package for rookies with lift, lesson and rentals.
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no, it doesnt matter what you have.
the only thing i suggest is that you get something warm.
#1 thing, stay warm
and it doesnt matter if the pants are loose or tight, just wear what ever feels comfortable to you
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definitely make sure you get a good base-layer, one that will pull moisture away from your body, like thermotech or one of those brands. you’ll want pants that are more loose than not cuz you’re knees are bent most of the time when you ride and it sucks to be restricted. any jacket will do as long as its waterproof and make sure you layer up. don’t layer up on the socks though. your boots should keep you warm enough, but you should just wear one good pair of socks so you can really get a good response from your snowboarding when creating an edge. that’s especially important for when/if you get gear of your own, cuz you want your boots to mold to your feet…not 5 layers of sock. good luck and don’t get discouraged if you’re not carving in five minutes!
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First up, it’s awesome that your friend is going to show you some tips but you should still get a lesson so that you get going quickly.
As far as gear goes, snow pants and a coat are key and besides that you should have a good base layer that’s not cotton. Long underpants, a long sleeved shirt and then something warm over that under your jacket. You need some gloves and a hat and goggles.
Don’t buy a board or anything like that until you’ve been up a few times and gotten the hang of it. Rent rent rent! Usually mountains have a sweet package for rookies with lift, lesson and rentals.
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