Many people love to do sports, including winter sports. It is especially important to choose special clothes for winter, especially when it comes to extreme sports. For example, snowboarding clothes should be warm and at the same time not restrict movement to avoid injuries.
Clothing options
It is important to choose clothes for skiing and snowboarding correctly. Snowboarding suits are usually wider, since skiing depends more on the slopes than on the movements of the arms and legs. In addition, they are much more equipped with protective elements: knee pads, elbow pads, which are worn underneath. And the clothes themselves have parts made of denser material.
Jackets and pants
Sports snowboarding clothing for women and men does not differ much from each other. The pants should be quite wide, but not too wide. In this form they will be most comfortable for this sport. They add special layers of insulation on the knees and back of the buttocks, softening the impact of a fall. Additional elements are also special "bells" - fabric with an elastic band that is fixed on the leg or shoe and thus helps to prevent snow from getting inside. Athletes often choose pants with straps, they protect better from the cold and fit tighter.
It is better to choose jackets with ventilation, so that it is possible to always create comfortable conditions. Some athletes take off their jackets completely if they get hot. But such behavior is unacceptable for safety reasons, it is not even allowed to unbutton it while moving. For many snowboarders, especially girls, the design of clothing is very important. Brands that produce sportswear pay no less attention to this than buyers. In addition, this is additionally due to safety precautions, because in the event of a tragedy, only a bright suit with reflective elements will help find you.
Overalls
Snowboarding overalls are the most comfortable option for winter sportswear, which is especially suitable for children. In them, anyone will feel like a second skin, but on one condition. Overalls will be comfortable only if they fit the size and sit correctly on the figure. In all other respects, this type of clothing is also made of the highest quality materials, and in some aspects is even considered more professional. It also has water-repellent and protective properties. As for children's clothing, it is provided with additional protection.
Rules for choosing thermal underwear
A lot depends on the right choice of thermal underwear. The main function is to retain heat. During active sports, a person's body temperature rises and this can lead to the fact that in winter, due to the difference in temperatures, he can easily freeze. Thermal underwear forms a special barrier that protects against the cold. And thanks to a thin, almost imperceptible layer of clothing, ease of movement and comfort are completely preserved.
Thermal underwear does not absorb moisture, therefore it does not get wet from sweat and does not stick to the body, which allows you not to take it off for a long time. Moisture passes through the fabric and does not linger in it, thanks to the use of synthetic fibers. As a material, you should choose combined fabrics that combine synthetics and natural threads that are responsible for retaining heat, such as wool or cotton.
Underwear is divided by thickness and density depending on the intended season: extra-light, light – for hot weather, warm, extra-warm – for cold winter.
Materials of manufacture
Winter suits consist of an outer fabric and a warm filler. You should not choose clothes made of synthetic padding, it will get wet in just a couple of minutes, and the clothes will become heavy and uncomfortable. Despite the fact that most of the time the clothes do not touch the snow, it is unacceptable for them to let moisture through or be cold, because you can go somewhere in them, fall on the snow or just have to spend time motionless. As insulation, it is better to choose the down of waterfowl, which does not let water through, most often goose down.
Separately, it is worth noting sportswear made using membrane technology, which allows evaporating sweat to escape and prevents water from getting in from the outside. This function reduces heat transfer, that is, it additionally insulates the suit. When choosing clothes for snowboarding, it is important to focus on the number of layers. When buying jackets, they are treated with a special compound, however, over time or with frequent washing, the garment loses these properties (special products for primary/secondary treatment are sold).
Perhaps, it is the insulation layer that is the most significant indicator, it is responsible for your own temperature regime. You are unlikely to get cold in such equipment, but in a too warm jacket it can be simply hot, you simply will not be able to ride.
How not to make a mistake with the size and style
Size also plays a strong role. Trying on is mandatory before buying or going out on the ski slope if you rent clothes. The suit should fit exactly in size, if the person is not too tall, it is better to choose pants with adjustable suspender straps for him. You should make sure that neither the pants nor the bottom of the overalls are too long, they should cover the shoes from above by only 4-5 cm, so that they cannot be caught.
The clothes should be absolutely loose so as not to restrict the range of motion. The jacket should not be longer than the buttocks, since one of the main elements in snowboarding is squatting and turning, which will be difficult to perform in long or too voluminous clothes. When choosing a jacket, it is important to twist your arms in all possible directions, making sure that the jacket or sleeves do not ride up anywhere, if this happens, then you need to choose a larger size.
Key aspects of selection
Of course, first of all, clothes for snowboarding, as for any sport, are chosen to be as comfortable as possible. Especially considering how easy it is to get injured due to the slightest wrong move or uncomfortable clothes. Some experts in the field of snowboarding clothing design advise paying attention to many pockets, since your hands should always be absolutely free.
For people who have been involved in this sport for a long time, comfort becomes a familiar characteristic, and they begin to devote time to choosing their image, the appearance of snowboard suits. After all, against the background of white snow, it is important to stand out with a bright suit, the brighter and more unusual it is, the cooler. After some time after the formation of skater and snowboarder subcultures, special sports clothing stores for extreme sports were formed. The most popular brands of snowboarding clothing:
- Urban tiger;
- Columbia;
- The North Face;
- Quicksilver;
- Haglofs.
The necessary accessories for the suit should include glasses or a protective eye mask (from the sun and snow), winter gloves, a balaclava and the helmet itself.Snowboarders often want to stand out with unique prints on their suit or on their favorite item – their snowboard.
Quicksilver is the most famous brand that also produces a casual clothing line. Their clothing is designed for extreme sports, both winter and summer, in terms of unusual, interesting colors. Columbia and The North Face specialize in professional clothing produced for athletes and travelers. These brands are not only a guarantee of beautiful design, but are considered the best in terms of quality of materials, performance, and compliance with the necessary characteristics. Competent selection of outerwear is really important. Equipment affects the ease of movement, the feeling of comfort in any temperature conditions.
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