Must Have Snowboarding Gear For A First Time Boarder

Learning how to ski or snowboard for the first time can be very challenging and falling over all the time is going to be one of the aspects you get to very quickly. Even though you have many different techniques to remember as you learn, you want to make sure that the outdoor equipment you are using is suitable for the conditions you are in. This means that you need to make sure you have everything to keep you warm and dry so you can concentrate on learning how to ski. With this in mind, below are just a few things to bear in mind when purchasing the right clothing and outdoor equipment for your trip.

Good Quality Ski Jacket and Ski Pants

As well as looking the part on the ski slopes, keeping warm and dry is paramount as the cold can affect your skiing technique and even affect your health. With a reputation for manufacturing and designing high quality ski wear and snowboarding gear for over 60 years and all of their garments use high quality, light and waterproof materials that are specifically designed to cope with a wide variety of conditions in colder climates. It is always worth looking for ski jackets and snowboarding jackets with air vent systems that will keep you warm yet at the same time vent out some body heat to ensure that you feel at your most comfortable. Gore Tex is also another ski wear material to look out for as it is specifically designed to be incredibly waterproof as well as breathable making it ideal for skiing.

Eyewear
Eye protection is incredibly important on the slopes and is often the piece of equipment that is forgotten about. For more extreme snow conditions, ski goggles are ideal as they surround your eyes for maximum protection as well as being UV protected. Sunglasses are also a good option, although cheaper sunglasses may not have the correct level of protection needed for sunny mountain conditions, so it is worth purchasing good quality sunglasses.

Ski Headwear
A regular woolly hat can be ok for regular skiing conditions but for more extreme conditions a full fleece hat that goes over the ears will ensure that you don’t get too cold. An open face balaclava can also be ideal for snowy conditions as protects the face against the elements, including the nose and ears that can also get burnt by the sun.

There are a whole host of different ski wear and snowboarding gear that are available to further enhance your very first skiing experience but our advice is to buy good quality garments and accessories that will last for years and protect you from the elements. Rock and Rescue have a variety of different ski wear products so visit www.rockandrescue.co.uk today for more information.