Snowboard Pants

The best snowboard pants feature warmth, wicking, waterproofing, and protection. The warmth, wicking, and waterproofing are all different components of the same thing while the protection is in a league of its own. Many snowboarders’, especially beginners, will find themselves on their rear end often. For this reason snowboard pants often feature extra padding on the bottom and knees. This padding not only protects the body from falls but also assists in maintaining the three W’s.

The three W’s, warmth, wicking, and waterproofing must work together to keep the rider comfortable and dry. Snowboard pants typically follow a three layer design to insulate and keep dry. The first layer, which is nearest the skin, is a wicking layer which attempts to pull wetness away from the body and into the fabric. The second layer also wicks to some extent but focuses more on insulating and providing warmth. The third layer must be waterproof and windproof but also aloe wetness to wick out from the inside to keep the rider warm and dry.

The correct application of these four components will make for a great day on the mountain. However snowboard pants that lack these necessities can quickly turn an otherwise pleasant day into a miserable one. Buying the right pants is a worthy investment.