| Snowboarding is a fun sport that requires skill, | | | | Keep The Body Warm But Not Too Much |
| technique, energy and a bit of courage to get the most | | | | For the body you need warm, water proof clothing |
| enjoyment out of it. In saying this, while you are learning | | | | that also allows air to circulate so that you don't |
| the technique of snowboarding and then testing your | | | | become too sweaty. There are countless choices |
| skills by perfecting jumps or flying down a slope you | | | | when it comes to a snow jacket. You can go with the |
| need the right snowboard gear. Snowboard gear | | | | standard jacket or a smock or even a snow suit. |
| essentially is there to protect you from falls and other | | | | Apart from the look of the jacket you need to |
| mishaps that you will experience as you progress in | | | | consider how well it insulates and keeps water out and |
| your snowboarding adventures. This article will discuss | | | | if it is designed to let air circulate. You may want |
| some of the gear you need and some that is not as | | | | additional features like number of pockets or storage |
| essential. | | | | places. Some jackets come with ipod or cell phone |
| No Bumps On The Head | | | | storage but this would be considered nice but not |
| Starting from the top of the body, you need to protect | | | | necessary to have. |
| your head. You will see many snowboarders that don't | | | | In terms of protection against falls you may consider |
| have helmets because they don't like the feel of a | | | | padding for the knees and elbows. These are the |
| helmet or maybe they are just free riding down a hill | | | | most likely areas to be affected if you fall. Snowboard |
| and don't think it is necessary. It is probably a good | | | | pants also have padding in the knee area and around |
| idea to start off with a helmet and then make your | | | | the rear to protect against falling on the tail bone. |
| mind up as you get more experienced. If you are doing | | | | Gloves are also essential. Your hands will feel the cold |
| jumps or contemplating black runs or off piste | | | | the most and they will need to be protected against |
| snowboarding then it is a good idea to wear a helmet. | | | | the cold and snow. You will also be carrying your |
| You want a helmet that fits snugly without being too | | | | board from time to time or lifting barriers or holding |
| constrictive. It may also provide insulation against the | | | | onto t-bars. If your hands are cold they will lose feeling |
| cold. | | | | and can be easily damaged. Gloves are essential if |
| Goggles may not be a priority for you but they also | | | | you are planning on snowboarding for the day. If you |
| provide protection from the sun and the glare of the | | | | are just messing around for a few runs then you might |
| sun off the snow. They help your eyes when it is | | | | be ok but I'd always advise to wear gloves. |
| snowing or windy. This is vital when you are going fast | | | | The boots and board go together and is another topic |
| down a slope and need to be able to see where you | | | | that is concerned with performance rather than |
| are going. Many people start off with sunglasses as | | | | protection. There are other things to consider in terms |
| they are similarly effective but goggles are best in the | | | | of the board. This involves the type of snowboarding |
| long run as they create a seal around the eyes and | | | | you want to do and the level of experience you have. |
| stop snow getting between your eyes and the lenses. | | | | |
