Equipment Needed

The equipment part of snowboarding is very important. You need to have clothes that help you stay warm in the cold snowy temperatures. The gear will also keep you safe while you are riding so that you don't hurt yourself.

Helmet

Wearing a helmet helps reduce head injureies while riding by 35-59%. The helmet can also provide higher levels of comfort. It can help keep your head warm also.

helmet
Source: Anon Raider 3 Ski & Snowboard Helmet. burton.com(https://www.burton.com/us/en/p/anon-raider-3-helmet/W23-214291.html)

Jacket

A good snowboarding jacket can help keep you warm and can protect you from the natural element. This makes it so that you can stay out and board for longer.

jacket
Source: MEN'S TM-3 JACKET. thirtytwo.com(https://thirtytwo.com/collections/jackets/products/tm-3-jacket-blue-black-8130001136-399)

Gloves

Gloves and mittens can help you with warmth and can help you hold things and use you hands in the snow. The less surface area helps your hands preserve body heat.

gloves
Source:Jenny Abegg. Best Snowboard Gloves and Mittens of 2024. October 16 2023. switchbacktravel.com(https://www.switchbacktravel.com/best-snowboard-gloves-mittens)

Pants

Snowboarding pants are designed for weather protection, mobility, and performance. They offer leg mobility and additional reinforcement at common points of impact. They can also help with keeping powder from getting inside of your pants.

pants
Source: Men's Snow Pants & Bibs. burton.com(https://www.burton.com/us/en/c/mens-snowboard-pants)

Boots

Snowboard boots have liners on the inside of them that are lightweight, moldable and act as insilation. These provide cushioning and stability for the feet of the snowboarder.

boots
Source: K2 MARKET MEN'S SNOWBOARD BOOTS 2024. k2snow.com(https://k2snow.com/en-us/p/k2-market-mens-snowboard-boot-2024)

Goggles

Goggles are important for snowboarding because they reduce the glare from the sun which can make it easier to see, it can increase contrast which makes bumps and dips stand out more, and they can protected your eyes. This can keep your eyes from getting hit and reduce expose to the wind and bright sun.

goggles
Source:Justin Park. Oakley Flight Deck XM Ski Goggles Review. September 7 2021. tripsavvy.com(https://www.tripsavvy.com/oakley-flight-deck-xm-ski-goggles-review-5191079)

Bindings

The bindings on your board are to attach the board to the rider's feet. There are 2 different kinds of bindings: strap-in and step-in. The step-in's are easiest for riders. For these, you don't have to sit down and rap the straps around your foot. You just need to step in and it will click and lock in your foot.

bindings
Source:Billy Brown. The Best Snowboard Bindings of 2024. November 20 2023. gearjunkie.com(https://gearjunkie.com/winter/snowboarding/best-snowboard-bindings)