Preparing for d next Ski Snowboard Trip. Need advice on clothing gear. Dont want to be bulky?

This is going to be my 3rd year snowboarding and im tired of the bulky jackets/gloves that i own. I live in Florida and there are few ski shops across the state and it is hard to try on these equip. What are the best models for a intermediate price (not trying to go pro, but at the same time not beginner stuff) for jackets/pants/gloves/socks u guys use?





Also this year im buying my own board and boots and etc..... i wont rent this gear anymore... what is the most comfy boots ya use???

Preparing for d next Ski Snowboard Trip. Need advice on clothing gear. Dont want to be bulky?
If you really want a slimmed down look check out Mission Six clothing, they have the emo, skate, rocker look down plus offer it in a full line from pants to jackets etc and for all diff types of conditions. (and if it's always warm where you ride, you really don't need anything above a 10k rating except maybe for your pants if you're a novice and spend plenty of time on your rear.)





For boots, it depends on what type of riding you do but I would recommend something with a speed lace system and a moldable liner. The custom fit will do wonders for your days on the slope. Both mid to high end offerings from DC and 32 are a great choice.
Reply:Jackets and pants---check out mtn hardwear and arcteryc. also, most jackets are componet jackets now. a shell with a liner underneath. TNF has the quilted little down liners that are thin and warm. puffy jackets were popular but, they are puffy "michelin man" looking. I bought some burton clothing last year and it wasn't all big.


socks--- thorlo


gloves--- waterproof fleece Manzella


underwear--- commando!! LOL
Reply:for jackets and pants, if you want to go for the skier look go for brands like arcterex, north face, mountain hardware. but if you want to look like a snowboarder (cool) then go for snowboard brands like special blend, rome, burton, NFA, grenade etc. look for waterproof ratings. pretty much anything above 10,000 waterproof will be fine for a jacket. maybe a little higher for pants if you spend alot of time on your butt.





in terms of gloves go for a gore tex park style glove. this will keep your hands nice and dry and warm in most conditions. when it gets cold however you dont have much choice, you have to go for something thinker so your fingers dont freeze. I personally have 3 pairs of gloves. 1 big padded pair for really cold conditions, 1 park style waterproof pair for most days and 1 pair that is made out of a stretchy heavy duty lycra type material for warm spring conditions.





in terms of hardware buy your boots first. make sure you buy them so they are pretty tight to start with, usually with your toes touching the end of the boot. the foam inside the boots will pack in within a week of riding so buying them tight will let them do this without becoming loose and sloppy.





there are lots of really good deals online for last years gear. try sites like





buysnow.com


backcountry.com





or just google snowboard gear. if you shop around and compare prices you will find lots of good gear for really good prices.





hope this helps



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