If I remove the protectors from my jacket

[manwithav8]

would it double as a good snow boarding Jacket? Or will the harsh snow tear it up?
Will it be water proof enough for a day's snowboarding?

Also, will my water proof winter gloves be sufficient to keep the fingers warm??

Cheers

[Colapop]

You'd have to tell us what kind of jacket it is etc...

[manwithav8]

they are spool flotex...

I have a pair of shift gloves and the mrs has dri rider nordic gloves

[T-Thunder13]

maybe you could just buy a snowboarding jacket. they work good in snow

[manwithav8]

you sound like a rocket scientest, very bright, I would have never though of that.

Thing is, this might be a one off so if our bike gear will handle the snow stuff, why go out and buy snow gear to be used once?????? Bit of a waste I think.. If we like and decide to continue over the winter then obviously we would purchase the right stuff...

[boomer]

yes the chemical compounds in the snow will eat away at the fibres within the jacket and pants...Obviously riding gear is only made for the rain and not snow. :/

If your a total noob and keep wiping out on rocks then i'm sure the experience will be similar to that of falling of ya bike into rocks... probably the least of your worries.

you were obviously at the back of the queue when they were dishing out common sense...of course it will be ok.. given you don't fall over too much; it'll be similar to being out in torrential rain all day; you'll need to dry ya gear and re wax it....

btw.. it won't keep you dry on the mountain unless its totally waterproof.

oh.. and as you obviously are a rocket scientist trying to do this on the cheap.. why don't you rent some gear either on the mountain or from a shop..??

[T-Thunder13]

you were obviously at the back of the queue when they were dishing out common sense...

oh.. and as you obviously are a rocket scientist trying to do this on the cheap.. why don't you rent some gear either on the mountain or from a shop..??

well spoken

and if you leave your armour in itl protect you more when you fall

[Nasty]

The gloves aren't that good against the wet and cold .. I have already found that out .. just riding in winter ...

[Zapf]

would it double as a good snow boarding Jacket? Or will the harsh snow tear it up?
Will it be water proof enough for a day's snowboarding?

Also, will my water proof winter gloves be sufficient to keep the fingers warm??

Cheers

textile waterproof biking jacket and pants are FINE for snow. I used my gear for skiing once, I got the looks and comments on how styleish the gear was.

guess it all depends on how good your gear is.

your gear is designed to land on the road, I think it is a lot more abrasive than the snow is.

[inlinefour]

you sound like a rocket scientest, very bright, I would have never though of that.


well from looking at your first post Id say its reasonable to believe that you did not. I dont know about others, but Id be seriously concerned if anyone farked around with my safety gear. Its reasonable to consider that doing so might affect its ability to work in future and do you want to take that risk sunshine?:shit:

[manwithav8]

well from looking at your first post Id say its reasonable to believe that you did not. I dont know about others, but Id be seriously concerned if anyone farked around with my safety gear. Its reasonable to consider that doing so might affect its ability to work in future and do you want to take that risk sunshine?:shit:

Of course I thought of it... As I said earlier, why go out and by brand new gear just to find that snowboarding isn't my thing....I understand you can hire gear for the sport however once again, why hire if my gear will suffice.

IF I new the answer I wouldn't have asked. A simple yes or no answer would have been fine. I didn't ask for the sarcasim from a total stranger.

Now, if doing this is going to comprimise my riding gear then NO, I wouldn't use it SUNSHINE!!!!

[Mom]

yes the chemical compounds in the snow will eat away at the fibres within the jacket and pants...Obviously riding gear is only made for the rain and not snow. :/

If your a total noob and keep wiping out on rocks then i'm sure the experience will be similar to that of falling of ya bike into rocks... probably the least of your worries.

you were obviously at the back of the queue when they were dishing out common sense...of course it will be ok.. given you don't fall over too much; it'll be similar to being out in torrential rain all day; you'll need to dry ya gear and re wax it....

btw.. it won't keep you dry on the mountain unless its totally waterproof.

oh.. and as you obviously are a rocket scientist trying to do this on the cheap.. why don't you rent some gear either on the mountain or from a shop..??

Do you think it would be ok for Ice skating tho Boomer? :innocent: thinking of organising a bit of a KB ice skating event :shit: I reckon leather would get real cold, real fast if you fell tho :dodge: not that that would ever happen of course......

I understand you can hire gear for the sport however once again, why hire if my gear will suffice.



To coin a phrase from Blackadder........"dont be ridiculous Darling" Hire the gear mate! save the motor cycle saftely gear for the road.:yes:

[manwithav8]

there is mixed veiws about it so I am going to play safe and not use my gear...

Don't know how it would go for ice skating but if I were going to join in I would need more than elbow and shoulder armour lol.... Something for my ass would be a definate..

[bert_is_evil]

I think it's a good idea - if you happen to hit rocks or something and damage it then it's served its purpose, better the gear damaged than you.

[inlinefour]

Of course I thought of it... As I said earlier, why go out and by brand new gear just to find that snowboarding isn't my thing....I understand you can hire gear for the sport however once again, why hire if my gear will suffice.

IF I new the answer I wouldn't have asked. A simple yes or no answer would have been fine. I didn't ask for the sarcasim from a total stranger.

Now, if doing this is going to comprimise my riding gear then NO, I wouldn't use it SUNSHINE!!!!

Thats good to know that you have thought about it then lad. :whocares:

[boomer]

....

IF I new the answer I wouldn't have asked. A simple yes or no answer would have been fine. I didn't ask for the sarcasim from a total stranger.
...

You did ask for comments from total strangers; you're on the inter-dweeb...and it's sarcasm... at its best :sunny:

[ynot slow]

Chemical compounds in snow,what sort are they,last I thought snow was water,mind you man made snow could be different,especially the yellow snow.

My bike gear had on ticket that it was also suitable for skiing,snowboarding,it's neo.:Punk:

[bull]

:laugh: cant we all just get along :laugh:

[manwithav8]

but I suppose it is expected.. Ask a question anywhere and there will always be a smart arse that has his say.....

[T-Thunder13]

fuck the snow boarding,perhaps ballet . nice tutu's:dodge:

[vifferman]

I've often wondered about using my bike gear skiing/boarding. I've used the gloves a few times - they were crap. Probably because I like tight-fitting bike gloves, and looser gloves are better in the snow for warmth (and for not sticking to your fingers and turning inside out when you take them off!)
I dunno what your bike gear is like, but mine (Teknic Hurricane jacket and Spidi Gran Turismo pants) is very heavy compared to my ski gear. I have no doubt it would stand up OK to it, and it'd be alright for just a day or two (for trying out skiing/snowboarding, f'rinstance), or for biking to the skifield and then going skiing, but not in the long term.

Multiple layers is what it's all about. My ski jacket is just a windproof/waterproof sheel, and I adjust layers underneath according to the conditions of the day.
Oh - and although my bike trou have vents, they're pathetic compared to those in my ski pants, and you REALLY do need to able to let some air in / heat out once you've done a hard, fast run or two.

[TLMAN]

would it double as a good snow boarding Jacket? Or will the harsh snow tear it up?
Will it be water proof enough for a day's snowboarding?

Also, will my water proof winter gloves be sufficient to keep the fingers warm??

Cheers

Or you could just cough up 10 bucks and hire a nice 80s coloured flourescent pink and yellow ski jacket from the local ski shop (if youre in Turangi or thereabouts) like I did.

[manwithav8]

Those colours sound funky

[MrMelon]

I used my cordura bike jacket for a ski season and it was fine. Leave the pads in they'll save your back and elbows when you crash!

New snow gear's pretty cheap though. I picked up a real nice (pretty much brand new) snowboarding jacket for $60 last year.