Bike Armour good idea? Newb to snowboardin.

[HRELP]

Does anyone wear any of their bike armour when they snowboard? I'm thinking about trying out(NEWB) snowboarding.. I hear the best armour is a pillow to your butt.

[sanrensho]

Originally posted by HRELP
Does anyone wear any of their bike armour when they snowboard? I'm thinking about trying out(NEWB) snowboarding.. I hear the best armour is a pillow to your butt.

Wear a helmet. When you are first starting out, your wrists and butt will take a beating.

Pillows, butt pads, and wrist guards are overkill, IMO. The helmet is a must, because you will catch your heel edge at some point and smack the back of your skull hard.

[redrider]

wrist guards aren't a bad idea..when the conditions are hard packed or ice you can fall on ur wrists and it really hurts..i've sprained my wrist multiple times doing mostly stupid shit and it's never quite been the same..as sanrensho said, helmet for sure, i've gotten a concussion comin' off the chairlift b4-not fun..as far as butt pads go, don't worry about it..

[east coast]

I use my knee/shin guards when I board cuz nylon pants will leak water (even gor-tex) if you kneel while adjusting equipment, waiting up for someone, after a wipe out... fill in the blank, just don't make it gay! they also insulate from the cold. all that and it's armor too.

[east coast]

oh yeah, for god's sake, wear it UNDER your baggy pants.

[Dimes]

Helmet and wrist guards. Your butt will take a beating, but only until you get the hang of boarding.

[APT]

Ok, first of all, choose a good day (afte fresh snow) to take your first lesson. I learned the hard way when I did my first lesson (ouch!!!). Helmet is a must and maybe wrist guard (those rollerblading ones). The learning curve is steep but once you figured it out it is a blast. I'm not much of park rider (rails, jumps, etc.) but I sure love to go fast and carve those turns. Man, now I can't wait for the first snowfall.

[sanrensho]

Originally posted by east coast
I use my knee/shin guards when I board cuz nylon pants will leak water (even gor-tex) if you kneel while adjusting equipment,

Knee guards might be helpful as you said. (I mostly remember my ankles, butt, neck, and wrists hurting after the first day.)

Shin protection won't do much for you on a snowboard. Definitely leave them home if you tend to straighten your legs because of them. Beginners tend not to bend their knees enough.

[Team2K]

i've never worn any armour riding my board. I wouldn't want to be restricted, particularly when learning. I suppose if i ever get into rail slides i'll wear my leg/arm armour tho... had a bad crash last year on a waxed box that took out my knee pretty good.

given its your first day, your ass and your knees are gonna get worked. you will fall a lot. either forward onto your knees or backwards onto your ass.

[umbullit]

The only time a helmet goes on my head while boarding is if im runnin arround in the tree's or in the real steep and deep.
But montana is blessed with continous fluff, so hitting the ground, never really hurts.

[Sticky]

A decent helmet is all you need. I've been riding for 7 years and have never worn any pads.
LESS PADS=FASTER LEARNING CURVE

[sAFETY]

Originally posted by Sticky
LESS PADS=FASTER LEARNING CURVE

That makes absolutely no sense at all.

If you're padded, you're more likely to get back up after falling, will get less discouraged by the pain, and if you're up for more than just a day, will be more likely to get back on the mountain for a second day in a row.

A helmet is a good idea, and maybe think of getting a pair of these XXX Sliders as well (they look better than a pillow taped to your ass):

http://www.beastgear.com/2003/lower_sg.htm

[sanrensho]

The best precaution you can take is to wear a helmet and pop an advil _before_ you start flailing around on the mountain.

[Team2K]

i've never boarded with a helmet. think a fullface MTB helmet would be any good for boarding? or would it look too stupid?

[TheGiggler]

Originally posted by TeamK2
i've never boarded with a helmet. think a fullface MTB helmet would be any good for boarding? or would it look too stupid?

i've seen a few people go that route.

whether or not it looks stupid is a personal call ;)

[sanrensho]

Originally posted by TeamK2
i've never boarded with a helmet. think a fullface MTB helmet would be any good for boarding? or would it look too stupid?

Not at all. A visor fullface is the helmet of choice for boardercross. However, a standard lid would be better for park/pipe because of the wider field of vision.

A dj/street helmet is the closest equivalent to a standard snowboard lid.

Helmets are really nice in the snow because they keep you warm.

[allex]

Originally posted by TeamK2
i've never boarded with a helmet. think a fullface MTB helmet would be any good for boarding? or would it look too stupid?

i tihnk it would be heavy, and not be able to see people on your sides and such., it would get wet and uncorfortable to

[HRELP]

From a MTB point of view goggles look kinda odd without a fullface..

[Team2K]

heh they are fine @ Whistler :)

i'll try it out... if it affects my peripheral vision, maybe i'll just buy a snowboard lid, or keep rippin' it toque style... just tryin' to be responsible :D

[Keefer]

I have a full face snowboard helmet that I used to use for Biking and Boarding. It was a Giro Flint that could be changed into a regular lid.

It saved my face once (I'm assuming here) that I can remember on ice when I was jumping. I just use it regular style now.