A Beginner’s Guide to Snowboarding Gear

After you’ve poured your first cup of coffee early in the morning, you moved to peer outside the window. The snow’s covered the ground outside with its white glow. A thought comes into your mind with your last sip. Putting the cup down on the table, you come to terms with that thought you just had, thinking it might be the right time to try snowboarding.

Snowboarding is a winter sport that is equal in fun and dangerous. As a beginner, you need to make sure that as much as possible, you minimize the risks. To do that, you need to have the proper apparel and equipment fit for snowboarding. And to help you with that, the following is a list of the essential snowboarding gear for beginners.

Snowboards

For starters, a snowboard with a twin-tip shape will help you centre yourself on the board, and a smaller board would make it more maneuverable. There’s no need to buy a board right away if you are a beginner since there are plenty of snowboard rentals shops opening during the winter season.

Snowboard bindings

Comfort is what’s you should look for in a snowboard binder. Make sure they are compatible with your snowboard, and that they are still comfortable after hours of riding. To get the proper calibration of your bindings, you can talk with the professionals in the snowboard rentals.

Mittens/Gloves

Look for mittens made especially for the purpose and are designed to keep your fingers warm and dry.

Goggles

Goggles are pretty straightforward. They keep debris from and regulate light to your eyes. Choose one that works best for you.

Jacket
A jacket is all about the fit and level of comfort. You’d be wearing your jacket for a long period of time while boarding, make sure it keeps away the cold just right.

Snow pants
Beginners can often find themselves sitting on the snow or on the knees while learning. Snow pants keep your lower body warm and comfortable.

Helmet
Safety should be a priority for everyone - beginner snowboarders as well as the more experienced boarders. Find yourself a sturdy helmet. Trips, falls, and dives are unavoidable and when they happen, you’ll be glad you have your helmet on.

Beanie
Beanies keep your head warm, which in turn also keeps your body warm. Wearing one underneath the helmet will keep your head warm and snug.

Snowboard boots
Your boots should be just as comfortable as your UGG men’s slippers at home and equally functional. Having a comfortable and functional pair of boots ensures that your footing would be secure.

Face mask
Keeping your body heat is one of the safety priorities when snowboarding. Your neck and chin can be exposed riding so wear face masks if you have them.

Socks
To partner the boots, you’ll need socks. They provide an additional layer of coziness to your feet. Enabling you to keep snowboarding for longer.