Clothing

Snowboarding refers to extreme forms of activity, so the approach to employment needs very serious. This applies to the selection of an appropriate set of clothes and accessories, not only of the board. Snowboard wear must comply with many requirements that it imposes: maximum flexibility in the implementation of movements, security and heat retention, as well as any other winter sport. Particular attention to the wardrobe need to beginners who can show that they need only well insulated. On closer inspection, things are much more complicated.

In any sport should be included three layers. First --fitting underwear, the second layer - insulated, the third - outerwear Outerwear: with special warmth Which protects from blowing off and getting wet. The first layer - this is not normal, but thermal underwear, thermal insulation becomes sweatshirt and pants, preferably fleece, and on top put on a suit himself - snowboard jacket and pants.

Rule three layers

Many believe that as a first layer may be a conventional cotton underwear, which is inexpensive and nice body. But winter sports should be used is thermal underwear, closed and hands and feet. Everyday Clothing made of cotton or wool quickly get wet from perspiration and dries allocated long as the body is supercooled. Thermal underwear thanks to the special structure of the fabric effectively removes excess moisture from the skin, not allowing the body sweating, sweating. It is made of synthetic fabric, natural materials, but the addition in a small quantity are allowed.

The next thing you should not do - wear old-fashioned warm sweater made of wool, which, at first, quite a lot of weight, and secondly, if you get wet, then dry up soon. For snowboarding are advised to purchase a set (sweatshirt and trousers) Fleece Polartech, which is different fineness, lightness, but good physical indicators, do not allow too cold. It is practically not wet, and in the case of moisture absorption, dries quickly.

The third layer - snowboard jacket and pants. Both parts must be sufficiently large so as not to hamper the movement, but their edges, cuffs certainly should fit snugly, adjusting the volume to avoid contact with the snow and the cold air. It's best to buy a suit with a membrane fabric that perfectly keeps heat inside, removing excess moisture and exterior protects from wind and water. Snowboard pants often include special inserts in the knees and buttocks in case of falls, and from jackets provide detachable sleeves that can be removed and worn as a function of temperature conditions.

Sports accessories

Accessories - not less important part snouborderskogo uniforms than the clothes. Gloves, shoes, socks, hat, sunglasses and a helmet are present in the kit is necessary. To cap is not subject to special requirements, socks for snowboarding boots should fit in height. They should also be made of natural materials, and fabric capable of providing thermal regulation. For example, the company offers Burton socks with patented OUTLAST Adaptive Comfort.

Snowboard boots are especially designed are designed for traction on a snowboard, so that the usual winter sports shoes Winter Shoes: fashion trends of the next season   It is not suitable. Shoes rising almost to mid-calf, and they let in pants to prevent snow from entering. You can not pick up shoes larger - it is fraught with discomfort and injuries. Foot in snowboard boots should fit very tightly embraced removable inner insert.

Dual design provides for a good glove. Inside the arm snugly insulated soft glove that getting wet when taken out and dried. On the outside of the manufacturers make Kevlar inserts, which protect the wrist injuries during falls. Cuffs should choose elongated, stretching under the jacket sleeve.

Clothes for snowboarding in general, like any other, designed for winter sports, but with individual amendments, unique to this type of activity. The principle is the same - thermoregulation, prevent getting wet, ease of movement. Purchase costumes needed in specialized stores, because conventional sports pants and jacket are not enough. Among the famous companies producing clothing for snowboarding, stand Burton, Trespass, Billabong, Session, Dainese, Eclipse, Celsius, Salomon, Forum, Rossignol.

When buying sets for snowboarding is necessary to take into account the level of training - it depends on the degree of activity, which are adjusted for items. In a good store, you can find clothes for beginners, Intermediate and confident athletes who are falling less and move more. All of these factors should be considered, and then the conquest of snow-capped peaks will be held actively, pleasant and painless.

Eugene Zhirkina

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