 Poster: A snowHead
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I would like peoples opinions on brands of snowboarding jackets and any all round equipment.
I am a beginner so will not be looking to buy top of the range but am willing to spend for decent equipment 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Have a look in TK Maxx, luck of the draw but last weekend the Derby Branch had Quicksilver and ONeil jackets in at the price you'd pay for Dare2Be or Trespass on the high street. Sure it is last season stock but very good jackets at a fraction of the price of current stock.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I got a Billabong one with boarding trousers for £88 off of 2seasons (sign up for their newsletter for £20 off - may need to add full price item i.e. keyring).
So yeah nice and cheap and OK waterproofing/breathability (~8000grm).
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TK Maxx is as good as anywhere if you want a bargain - you have to do some searching and they don't always have all products in all sizes, but you can get a good bargain... I picked up this O'Neill jacket for £59 the other day... 8/8k breathabilty and waterproofing...bit of a bargain considering the RRP was £150
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Quite a few jackets on the TK Maxx website at the moment as well
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Trousers more important than jacket I think for beginner snowboarder - look for min 8k/8k waterproof and breathability. You'll be getting wet sat in the snow a lot and you'll be getting hot having to walk when you fall on the flat.
Just go to some snow shops and try stuff on - is it comfy, does it look good and can you afford it? It isn;t like there is one 'quality' brand.
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Trousers more important than jacket I think for beginner snowboarder - look for min 8k/8k waterproof and breathability. You'll be getting wet sat in the snow a lot and you'll be getting hot having to walk when you fall on the flat.
Just go to some snow shops and try stuff on - is it comfy, does it look good and can you afford it? It isn;t like there is one 'quality' brand. |
I would second that - make sure you have some good waterproof rated pants. Also, to minimise this effect, try to learn from day one how to strap in standing up - it makes a massive difference to the cold, wet bum!
Check out Bonfire for outerwear as they make good technical stuff that looks great and is reasonably priced. Protest is another brand making good stuff these days at a low price. If you can invest in the best you can afford it will last way longer and work out better value in the long run (my 2003 Burton Gortex gloves are still going strong!).
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Just got back from skiwear4less. Got some nice West Beach coats and trousers at bargain prices, not just nice but decent spec too, obviously depends what your budget is but about £80 for the coat.
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Have a look at surfanic website http://www.surfanic.co.uk there is an outlet tab which they sell off some of the last years styles
I have had a few jackets and pants for me and the family and they have been great
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What's your budget? I'm presuming quite low if you're a beginner?
you can find mens snow jackets from only £74 delivered
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I've just put my 2012 Burton Hackett Jacket on eBay for £60 no reserve which is a bargain given that I've only worn it once.
You'll just have to put up with the shame of everyone else on the slope wearing the same jacket as you, which is the reason I'm selling it!
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