crazyherb - 27-10-2012 at 10:24 PM
Looking at getting some decent over-pants for board-riding and looking for input.
First, I'm a beach rider (no snow kiting...yet)..OR/WA beaches.
45-55 temps...but WET...
My options?? Snowboard Pants, or typical Rain Pants...
I'd like something that has good flex and ability to knee-pad either over or under.
Anyone have personal experience with different pants to keep ya dry when playing in less-than-ideal contidions??
Thanks!
Steve
Kamikuza - 28-10-2012 at 03:53 AM
I have ski pants, fleecy lined thing, but when skiing/snowboarding, I overhear and just sweat like a horse, unless it's frickin' snowing. I literally
just use a long-sleeve t-shirt and my old Columbia outer-shell from 1995, the Columbia pants and that's it. Of course gloves but no hat - too hot!
Before the last season, I Nikwaxed the pants and they're totally waterproof now - gone are the days of soggy bottoms!
big_d - 28-10-2012 at 06:20 AM
snowboard pants all the way, you will be able to move fine in them
big_d - 28-10-2012 at 06:21 AM
you will get cold in the rain pants, and the last thing you want while being in the snow is having your legs cold
buggeyed - 28-10-2012 at 09:00 AM
I have used these pant for quite a while now for everything from walking the dog ,motorcycling,buggy riding to snowkiting ,skiing.Always keep me dry.
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/MensClothing/WaterproofBreatha...
Full length zipper make for easy on-off.Some longjohns and fleece pants under and I'm nice and warm for the snow.
REI would probably have something like these.
flyjump - 28-10-2012 at 10:30 AM
I also use snowboard pants when its cold. They keep out water and keep you warm. They always have enough room for knee pads. They've kept me warm in
the snow as well. A good Balaclava will help in the winter winds as well
flyguy0101 - 28-10-2012 at 11:21 AM
check out NRS paddling pants super roomy, and have kevlar knee pads and extra fabric in the wear areas.
Scott
http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=25853&pdepti...
lives2fly - 29-10-2012 at 03:42 AM
Yup when I retire my snowboard gear it becomes kite gear 