Do You Know The Difference Between Ski Wear And Snowboard Wear?
Features And Tips On How To Choose.

Do you know exactly what the difference is between ski wear and snowboard wear?
snowboard wear have a looser silhouette and are more slouchy, but there are other differences as well.
The following is a detailed explanation of the features of each and whether or not some can be used for both purposes.

 

The Difference Between Ski Wear And Snowboard Wear

Ski wear has a tighter and neater silhouette than snowboard wear.
This is to reduce wind resistance when skiing at speed.
Also, loose-fitting clothing is not suitable for skiing because it makes it easier for the shoulders to move when moving the ski stock.

Snowboarding wear has a more relaxed design and silhouette than that.
When you are snowboarding, you are likely to fall and sit on the snow surface when wearing bindings.
You will need to wear protectors (hip protectors) to absorb shock.
In order to accommodate such protectors and innerwear, snowboarding clothes are designed with enough room inside.
The length of the jacket and the hem of the pants are also longer than those of skis.
Because of the sleeker and more fashionable designs prevailing in the past.
However, if you choose pants based on appearance alone, you may find it difficult to wear innerwear.
It is recommended to try on and choose the right one for your body.

This means that ski wear is designed for speed and ease of movement, while snowboard wear is designed for high protection.
Skiing and snowboarding are the same sport, but they are completely different.
In particular, it is difficult to use the same pants for both, so you need to be careful when purchasing pants for the protector.

 

 

With/Without Edge Guard

If you don't go fast, can't you use your snowboard clothing for skiing?
The difference in pants is not only in the roominess.
The key is the presence or absence of edge guards.
Ski wear comes with "edge guards" on the hem of the pants.
In the case of skiing, the edge of the board often damages the hem when you fall, and the guard is needed to prevent this from happening.
Snowboard wear don't come with edge guards.
If you ski without them, the hems can quickly become tattered and the underwear can be torn.
In order to ensure safety and longevity, it is important to choose pants that are specifically designed for your needs.

 

 

 

Differences In Fabrics And Functions

The fabric of the wear also differs in thickness.
Snowboard wear is made with the assumption that innerwear and protectors (hip protectors) will be worn, so the fabric is often thin.
The case of Snowboarding, which involves a lot of tumbling and sitting, is often made of fabrics that are firm and a little stiff.

Ski wear is mainly made of warm fabric with cotton padding.
Although ski wear with suspenders used to be the mainstream, pants with Velcro adjustment belts and belt loops have recently become popular because they have fallen out of fashion trends such as not being able to wear them at the waist and reducing the burden on the shoulders.

These serve the purpose of increasing the mobility of skis and also preventing snow from entering.
In contrast, snowboard wear is characterized by a specification called powder guard.
As mentioned earlier, snowboarding is a sport that involves a lot of sitting on your butt and snow.
To prevent snow from entering the body, hems and waists are double-layered to maintain comfort.

 

 

 

What Is The Best Size To Use?
Tips For Choosing Ski Wear

【Tips For Choosing Ski Wear】
A good rule of thumb when buying ski wear is to wear a fleece or thin down jacket underneath when trying it on to make sure it is comfortable.
This is because you will be wearing these undergarments when it is cold.
If you buy something that is too snug, you may regret not being able to handle the cold.

How To Choose An Alternative Jacket For Snowboarding

In terms of jackets, there is not much of a difference in performance between ski wear and snowboard wear.
Both jackets are water-repellent and use mesh material on the inside to let sweat and humidity escape so that you don't get cold in the snow, so as long as you don't feel uncomfortable with the length and design of your pants, you can use them instead.

For ski pants, first fix the waist at a position that overlaps the belly button.
Then, bend your knees and check if your knees fit and if your thighs are not tight.
Keep in mind that the trouser length will be just right when you wear ski boots if you choose a trouser length where the hem just barely touches the floor in normal shoes.

How To Choose Alternative Pants For Snowboarding

The biggest difference between snowboarding and skiing clothing is the construction of the pants.
Especially in snowboarding, where you often sit on your butt, the hip area is well waterproofed.
Skiing does not offer this feature because you do not spend a lot of time with your buttocks on the ground.
If you substitute ski wear, you can wear a layer of waterproof hip pads underneath to replace ski pants.
Choose a larger size so that you can wear more layers.

 

 

 

What Is The Best Size To Use?
Tips For Choosing Snowbord Wear

【Tips For Choosing Snowbord Wear】
Recently, more and more people are using windbreakers and other waterproof and water-repellent clothing as snowboard　wear.
It's good to know that snowboard wear is a more effective substitute than skiing.
If you don't wear it that many times a year and want to use it as street wear, you can choose it by design and water repellency.

How To Choose An Alternative Jacket For Skiing

The same goes for substituting snowboard wear for skiing.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that you need to be able to protect yourself from the cold, and you also need to be waterproof.
This is because you will lose a lot of body heat if you get soaked from the outside. Be sure to choose one that is safe.

Snowboard wear are designed to be loose all around, considering that they are waterproof around the hips and padded underneath.
The key to choosing pants for snowboarding is to be careful to choose pants with more looseness than ski wear.

How To Choose An Alternative Pants For Skiing

If you want to use it with ski wear, it needs to be loose, but not too bulky.
Excessively large sizes will hinder your movement.
This is especially true while skiing rather than snowboarding, where the difficulty of movement will be more apparent.

 

 

Have you found out how to choose ski wear and how it differs from snowboard wear?
It can be used for both purposes or substituted for the other in that it has thermal and waterproof functions for sports in the snow.
Please use this information to help you choose the right clothing for your own preference and purpose.