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 #5 Re: Newbie Kit 10/02/2008 @ 01:32:21 |
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| Base layers - I got thermal top & trousers, £11.99 each from Millets....bargain |
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| #4 Re: Newbie Kit 09/02/2008 @ 23:20:17 |
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Wearing a helmet that isnt graded to be strong in cold tempretures can be just as dangerous if not more so than not wearing one at all. Snowboard helmets have be tested to stay strong under certain conditions,...ie minus tempretures, a bmx helmet wont have to be strong in the cold and could well fall apart and fail to protect you on impact.
Proper Base layer will draw the moisture away from your body were as cotton will just soak it up and stay wet making you cold. Having said that half of us wont actually wear proper base layers unless we really are in very cold tempretures!
Oh and shin pads have absolutely no use in snowboarding. |
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| #3 Re: Newbie Kit 09/02/2008 @ 20:49:24 |
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The BMX helmet might not be ideal if it's cold, because it won't (I assume) have ear pads and will probably have a lot of venting, might be worth checking if you can fit a thin beanie or even just a headband to keep your ears warm under it. Or if it's by a brand that also make snowboard models and it's similar to one of them I spose you could see if you can pick up some ear pads for it (they usually attach on with velcro). Also make sure it isn't too loose or easy to move on your head, if it shifts up if you fall on your back (bearing in mind you'd likely be sliding down the slope at the same time) you'll find the edge of it digs in quite uncomfortably (this happened to me when my old helmet packed out too much and got a bit loose).
And a proper base layer is better than trakky bottoms, because they'd either be uncomfortable tucked into your boots or liable to get soggy if out. It's less necesarry on top unless it's very cold, but you'll find having a decent, wicking base layer will mean you'll be more comfortable - less bulky than an extra jumper, and you'll get less sweaty in it (and you will get up a sweat!). You can buy base layers pretty cheap, check out TK Maxx.
Unless it's gonna be really cold or your trousers are very thin it's probably worth spending more on the top bit, just because you'll appreciate decent wicking there - for the bottom half you could even just pick up some cheap thermal longjohns from a department store. Personally I don't like wearing my trousers with nothing underneath them, the material sticks to my legs in a horrible way, and seeing as they're not really washable it keeps them from getting too disgusting! |
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| #2 Re: Newbie Kit 09/02/2008 @ 20:27:51 |
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ditch the shin guards
get some (smelly) helly hansens ar a base layer although you may not need it in the warmer weather |
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| #1 Newbie Kit 09/02/2008 @ 19:10:28 |
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Hey there.
I'm a complete noob to this whole snowboarding lark. Going with some mates some of whom have more experience than others so I'm pretty sure of getting a good board/boots/bindings setup as they wont let me get palmed off with crap.
My question is regarding the kit I bring with me. I've got a good pair of jacket and pants, gloves and some wrist guards, all of which are snowboard/sports specific. Is it worth investing in some proper base layers and will some standard tracky bottoms be OK?
Ive also got some kit from my BMX and MTB habits. Ive got a backpack with a 2L water bladder a BMX helmet and some Knee/Shin guards. Will that stuff be of use to me or will it just be weight/space i dont need?
Also Im going to St Johann In Tirol any advice outside of what i can find using the medium of google?
Any advice will be cool (within reason  ) |
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