What is the difference between a snow jacket and a snowboard jacket?
April 18th, 2009 | by admin |I’m going to learn to snowboard soon and I’ve been going around buying all the gear. So I’ve bought this jacket and it’s a snow jacket.
The thing is, it’s a snow jacket but it did not specify that it was a snowboarding jacket. I’ve noticed that snowboarding jackets do have their look and I was wondering does it really matter which jacket I use?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
3 Responses to “What is the difference between a snow jacket and a snowboard jacket?”
By tu madre on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
i hardly ever have to wear a jacket, a thermal and a hoodie, with snowboarding pants works most of the time, unless your riding in a snow storm or the resort is blowing snow, and both those conditions suck.
(dont forget gloves and beanie)
dont worry about everyone else, it’s shitty how snowboarding has turned into a fasion show.
just ride and have fun,
good luck.
By BristolMTBoarder on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply
It doesn’t matter, as long as you get one with breathability and waterproofing ratings of at least 10K each.
By Willie D on Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
Colors and style is about it. Some snowboarding jackets have a longer cut and fall closer to the knees to cover up the butt when snowboarders sit on the ground to buckle into their board. Aside from that, both a good quality snowboard jacket and a ski/snow jacket should be waterproof and breathable.