| The most basic piece of snowboard apparel will be | | | | warmth without limiting your mobility a great deal. Make |
| your jacket. Your jacket needs to perform two basic | | | | sure the gloves will fit well with the cuffs on your |
| functions: keep you warm and keep you dry. To that | | | | jacket, to ensure a good seal against the cold |
| end, make sure the shell of the jacket you choose is | | | | weather. Since we all know how easy it is to lose a |
| waterproof. Snow and ice can turn into water very | | | | glove, consider picking up two pair when you find a |
| quickly when near close to body heat. As for lining, you | | | | style that works for you. |
| need to make sure it is adequate to keep you warm, | | | | Scarves are not really considered necessary to |
| but also does not inhibit your ability to move. Pay | | | | snowboarding, but they do have a couple of good |
| special attention to the cuffs and the way the jacket | | | | points in their favor. First of all, they can be used to |
| fits around your hips. You want a fit that is snug | | | | cover the nose and mouth should the weather turn |
| without cutting. As for the style, go with what you like, | | | | nasty. Second, some people consider scarves to add |
| as long as the jacket will do the job. Many serious | | | | a touch of class to your outfit. If you do choose to |
| snowboarders prefer a parka that includes a fitted | | | | wear a scarf, make sure it is water-resistant and is |
| hood; others prefer the easier movement they get | | | | made of a material that will provide some protection |
| with a ski jacket. Try a couple out and see what | | | | from the elements. |
| works best for you. | | | | Unlike scarves, a hat or helmet is very important from |
| Pants are another major part of your snowboard | | | | a safety perspective. Some snowboarders choose to |
| apparel wardrobe. Just as with the jacket, you want | | | | go for a molded fit with some sort of liner. Others |
| the pants to be waterproof. Some manufacturers | | | | prefer a helmet that resembles a beanie and fits |
| make snowboarding pants that include suspenders or | | | | snugly over the hood of a jacket. The helmet is meant |
| a full body, similar to waders that are made for fishing. | | | | to provide not only protection from the elements, but to |
| Others resemble a regular pair of slacks. Whichever | | | | prevent serious head injuries in the event of an |
| style you prefer, make sure the softshell material will | | | | accident. |
| repel liquids and help to hold in the heat. | | | | When choosing your snowboard apparel, make sure |
| Gloves are another essential. Your hands need to stay | | | | you choose items that will keep you warm and |
| warm and capable of moving, just like your arms and | | | | protected. |
| legs. Your gloves should be insulated so provide that | | | | |