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Clothing Layers for Winter Activities |
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When
taking part in winter sporting activities, whether snow skiing,
snowboarding, cross-country skiing or simply sledding or playing in the
snow, wearing the following important layers of clothing will help keep you warm and
dry this winter, and by wearing eye and sun protection will help keep
you active much longer. |
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Layer One (Base/Moisture Transport Layer)
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The
first layer fits close to your skin and certain fabrics help to keep you
dry. This first layer is made from fabrics made from “wicking” material.
These include Coolmax, Capilene, Dryline, Marklone, Paolartec, Thermax,
Outlast, polyester, polypropylene, or other fabric that “wicks” moisture
away from your skin, keeping you dry. Some silk and wool underwear
perform well even though they absorb more moisture than the synthetic
fabrics listed above. However avoid cotton, as cotton retains moisture
that will conduct heat away from your body and make you cold. |
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Layer Two (Middle/Insulating Layer)
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The
second layer helps to keep you warm. These fabrics are insulators made
from polyester fleece, wool, or other non-absorbing material. Often it
is recommended to have this layer to have a zipper T-neck so you can
unzip to help cool you down if you get warm during physical activity or
when the weather warms. |
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Layer Three (Outer/Wind
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The third layer is your
outer layer that is designed to block the wind and/or water. The fabric
for this layer should include either 1) if the weather is cold and dry,
be windproof or 2) if the weather is wet, rainy or any type of snow
conditions, be waterproof/breathable. These fabrics include GoreTex,
Tectron, Nikwax, Grangers XT, Kenyon Water Repellant, Scotchguard to
name a few. |
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GLOVES |
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Whether
you are snowboarding, skiing, sledding, or other snow play activities,
having contact with snow, along with body heat, can result in cold wet
hands. The following considerations will help you purchase the most
appropriate gloves to keep you warm. You can choose between gloves or
mittens. If your hands tend to get cold more quickly, mittens are most
effective, because your fingers help to increase the volume of heat in
the same compartment.
Many
gloves come with an inner liner. These are important for beginner
snowboarders and snow players who make lots of contact with the snow
with their hands. The fabric of the inner liner fabric is similar to
your fist layer of clothing, usually made from a wicking material.
Gloves also include outer layers, that are waterproof coated or more
expensive with GoreTex material for superior waterproofing and
breathing. Gloves that are GoreTex are highly recommended for all snow
play and worth paying more for to keep your hands warm and dry.
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Other Necessary Items:
- Goggles & Sunglasses:
These should always be impact resistant and have
ultraviolet UV protection
- Sunscreen: Apply
sunscreen on exposed skin areas regularly, especially on lips.
- Drink Plenty of
non-alcoholic non-carbonated liquids such as water or energy drinks to
prevent dehydration in higher elevations.
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For more information or to
purchase each of the items above, visit any shop that sells ski
or snowboards. |
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Driving Safety
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For more
information please call (213) 351-7888
Last
modified on
09/26/2008 |
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