Face Masks For Snowboarders

Snowboarding is fun. I think we can all agree on that. Snowboarding with frostbite? Not so much fun. Face masks for snowboarding then. Okay, let's be honest, this isn't exactly an ailment your average snowboarder need worry about too much, but there are going to be times when you're faced with extremely cold weather conditions, and when that happens it's probably a good idea to be well prepared. You may not freeze your arse off, as they say, but you just might freeze your nose off. Or something. Whatever the case, face masks for snowboarders are essential equipment when venturing into uber-frosty climes.

Typically, face masks for snowboarding are not overly expensive pieces of equipment, and should cost somewhere in the region of around $10 - $20 for a reasonable make. Designed to cover the lower half of the face, snowboarder face masks are constructed from materials such as neoprene and usually feature inner lining of fleece or a fleece neck in order to ensure that no part of skin remains exposed to the elements. The Turtlefur Windtech facemask is a balaclava-esque hood that can be worn with the hood and face shield together to cover everything but your eyes; without the face shield and covering your neck and ears only; or worn under a helmet and goggles for the ultimate protective snowboarding gear. The hood is made of Dryline fabric, which draws moisture away from the skin while keeping heat in. The face shield utilizes Windtech laminate squashed between layers of micro fur for top wind resistance. All this comes at a price though, and so it costs in excess of $30.

Other examples of the modern snowboarder's face mask include the Outdoor Research Face Mask. Eschewing full coverage in favor of only the nose and mouth area, it's made from patented Gore WindStopper fleece, features a mesh-covered breathing hole and a velcro adjustment to fit it snugly to your head. The Seirus Neofleece facemask for snowboarders can be purchased alone or as part of mask/scarf combo to keep both your face and neck warm, toasty and free of nasty frostbite. After all, it just wouldn't do if they had to amputate your neck, now would it?

Available in sizes from extra small (children) to large (men) The outer layer of this mask is made of neoprene that is both, water and wind resistant and features an inner lining of fleece -- a popular fabric that is 100% polyester. Fleece absorbs little water or moisture, retains heat exceptionally well, is comfortable, easy to work with and relatively cheap. These properties combine to make it a much sought-after fabric and you'll find it in use in the majority of snowboarding clothing on the market.

Remember, if you're looking for facemasks for snow boarders, helmets, clothes, goggles or other anything else, the links we've brought together on the right-hand side of the page can help make your searches easier, better, and most of all faster. We spent hours and hours and hours (not really) putting those comprehensive listings and snowboarding tips together, so why not use it to your advantage?

Shop for:

	Web Snowboard-Mountain.com

Home | Contact us | Articles | Terms of Use | Partners Snowsports Directory | Refer to us
© 2004-2007 Snowboard-Mountain.com. All Rights Reserved.
This site is protected under both U.S. Federal copyright law and international treaties No part of this work, including text, look and feel, layout, images, may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means.