Finding the right snowboard pants can make all the difference. Pants that are too light in material can leave your legs cold and cut your day in half. Pants that aren't properly ventilated can be very uncomfortable if the day is warm. Knowing the climate that you will be riding in can help you find the right pair.
Snowboarding pants have indications of how well they breath and how waterproof they are. The breath-ability is indicated with a g or gm, for example 10,000g would mean the pants do a good job of circulating the air. The waterproofing is indicated with a mm. The higher the number of mm & g the better they do their job.
This is where knowing your climates comes in hand. Let's say you are riding in the Northwest, like Oregon. The snow is extremely wet there. Buying snowboard pants with a waterproofing of 3,000mm would leave you soaked. For the Northwest and other wet conditions it would be best to buy snowboard pants with a minimum of 10,000mm, better yet would 20,000mm. Getting pants made out of Gore-Tex is also a good idea for wet climates because they do an amazing job of blocking the water from filtering in.
If you are riding in a dry climate like Colorado you would be fine with pants that only have a 3,000g & 3,000mm. But still 10,000g/mm would be best. In really cold temperatures, like in the Northeast, buying snowboarding pants with a high mm & g are recommended, but also find the ones that come with a removable liner for the extremely cold days.
Buying snowboard pants isn't just about climates, it's also about the look. You don't want your pants to look goofy with the rest of your outfit. Most manufacturer's tell you whether the pants are baggy or slim fit. This can be found on their product description which is great if shopping online. Other features that may influence your decision are pockets. I love having lot's of pockets. They are great for storing candy & stuff. Some pants are upgraded with tapped seams and waterproof zippers. Others come with pass holders and air-vents. Vents are needed if your riding in warm climates.
To summarize, buy snowboard pants that will work with both your climate and outfit. Create a theme with your look. Hope this information helps and Good Luck.
source; ezinearticles.com
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