Tough Snowboarding Clothing Brands

Volcom looks great to me I got 10/15k jacket now and 10k/10k pants what you guys think should I go to 15/20k ??? Or just keep it at that?? Is it nessary to go n e higher ??

The higher the better, it just depends on your budget. It will keep you drier longer in the rain, and also hold it’s waterproofing longer so you don’t need to buy a new jacket as quick.

However if you’re not the kind of person who rides in the rain or wet snow then 10k waterproof will probably do you fine for a jacket. If you sit down and fall a lot then you may want more waterproof pants, but if you are a sitter, you’re always going to get wet anyway.

does 15/20 actually last longer than 10/10??????

I would think so but who knows, I can see it being more resistant but lasting longer I have no idea. It better do something for the extra $$$

I think Sam means that as it deteriorates, it will hold more water proofing properties than something that has a lower rating to start with, that has also worn at the same rate?????

ie A 15K eventually becomes a 5K, while a 5K becomes a 1K!!!!!

i don’t think you can say that. If it’s just one coat of waterproofing, once it’s gone, it’s gone. Anyways, some brand’s 10k jackets are more waterproof than other brand’S 20k.
Lester just get something with goretex. Burton AK has a lifetime warranty. can’t beat that

It definitely deteriorates at a rate!!!!!

I’m sure it doesn’t go from being water proof, to a sponge in a blink of an eye?????

Yeah Mizu knows what I meant. 5k pants are only good for 1 season (although even new they will only keep you so dry). Waterproofing is not just a “single coating” of spray or whatever, it’s also the material used and way it’s used in the garment etc. A higher rated waterproofing is going to hold it’s waterproof properties better than a lower rated one.

I don’t think (but am not 100% sure) that the 5K, 10K etc etc is NOT about the amount of waterproofing, but relates to the tightness of the weave and in turn the breathability of the fabric and water resistance.

I will research this more

It refers to the testing method used to calculate the water resistant of clothing.

Think of a high pressured hose trying to push water through a garment, the amount of pressure needed to get through relates to it’s rating. An item that is well constructed to keep water out is also going to have more durable materials, so it will hold it’s water resistance longer.

Actually, here’s an article you can read to know more about how they’re rated and what each rating means http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/04/waterproof-ratings-demystified/

sweet thank you for the info SamNZ,, good to know

From all the jackets and pants I’ve owned. The best brands have been DC, Quicksilver, Burton and Nomis.
Talking durability here btw

My Quicksilver jacket started falling apart shortly after I got it, and after the first season I had to get some repairs done on it. Still got it though but Quicksilver aren’t well known for durable gear.

Along with the types of fabric used by various companies like Gore-tex for example, they also use a chemical agent to assist in the waterproofing of the fabric!!!!!

This is the part that will break down/get washed out over time or with heavy use!!!!!

Hence the use of products like Nixwax to rejuvenate the waterproof properties!!!!!

i have fourquare and special blend pants,, and love them both.. (only time ive ever gotten wet was when it was torrential rain this last season.. haha!

and i have a billabong jacket and a burton jacket.. both are awesome.. my only problem is that they a short!! i dont know why they have the need to make womens SNOW gear cropped???  i mean we feel the cold too.. and when im trying jumps and stacking it.. im getting snow up my back.. so im looking at a guys jacket for next season.. simply for the length!  the burton i find slightly more useful.. as it has soooo many pockets.. wheer as the billbong only has 3, but thats just down to the design, not the brand..

i find that most of the popular stuff will be decent quality, (it is popular for a reason..)

my bf has all burton for his main set up, he has the [AK] jacket and pants and swears by them,, the jacket is a shell.. but he just chucks a jumper on under it and his fine, he does heaps a tree runs.. even kocking his gopro over on his helmet and getting varius scratches on the helmet.. but the closes are as new, after 2 seasons..

also with the water proofing.. we take 1 set of clothing on weekend trips and wash it when we get back,, (ususally ever 2nd weekend trip..) and on the longer trips, (11 days this year) we take 2 sets and just wear one for 1/2 then the 2nd the other 1/2, and again wash them when we are back home.. then we re apply water proofer, we have one in a spray can, so we do that a few days before.. and we have never had a problem (except as i mentioned when it rains..) but from the looks of the lack of people on the mointain and the amount of soaked people on the bar.. i was say thats the norm on rainy days! lol