If I remove the protectors from my jacket

[boomer]

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

[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.

[bull]

cant we all just get along

[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

[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.