Snowboarding jackets are an essential piece of gear that should keep the rider warm, comfortable and protected from the harsh cold when riding on the slopes. The jackets are designed with many features and take into account different atmosphere conditions, along with the requirements of the sport itself. When purchasing a jacket the rider needs to look at the two types of jackets, the Three-Layer System, the features of the jacket, and a few different technological fabrics. All of these aspects are important when searching for the perfect snowboarding jacket.
The first step in purchasing a snowboarding jacket is determining what kind. There are two types, cold-weather jackets and warm-weather jackets. Whether a rider is shredding the slopes of the cold Montreal, Canada or the warm Sunny state of California there is a jacket for everyone, anywhere. The cold-weather jackets house an inner layer of insulation for those ridged temperatures. “According to Snowbaords.net, the insulated layer of the snowboarding jacket is often made of fleece, or also known as primaloft” (3). The insulation in the jackets is measured in grams. To find a well-insulated jacket, the rider will need to find one with a high gram count.
The second types of snowboarding jackets are the warm-weather jackets. These jackets are also called shell jackets, which do not require the insulation that cold-weather jackets have. Warm-weather jackets are designed with a waterproof and windproof fabric that is lightweight and helps the rider move more freely. The construction of the jacket is important to a rider as well, which involves the Three-Layer System.
The Three-Layer System is a requirement and necessity in every snowboarding jacket. This syste...
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...t snowboarding jacket for hitting the slopes. The rider must also take into account the top four necessities; waterproof, windproof, breathability, and taped seams.
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