Nidecker Boarder

Advantages: price - features
Disadvantages: plain design - weather protection in very extreme conditions?

...'t overly restrictive. Wearing any jacket of this type is going to restrict movement slightly anyway. but in the case of skiing or boarding. it won't cause any problems with destarity. As for durability of the jacket - It comes with the Tog 24 warranty, and even after having a collision with another boarder, the jacket hasn't got a mark on it. I did get a round of applause from a few nearby boarders for the resulting flip/somersult crunch, but no bad aches or pains - even the next day. It may not have all the cutting edge materials that some of the more expensive jackets do - but its very good for the price, and looks the part too. It's much better than the motorcycle padock jacket under a set of waterproofs, which is what I had been wearing. I had never really bothered with breathable clothing before, and the upshot was I would be soaked... Read review

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Advantages: Talks back, light.
Disadvantages: Difficult to control, noisy.

...the snow. Another problem was the awkward shape, very different from most snowboards. However, once you get used to it, you will find that the flailing limbs can aid you in keeping your balance in the air. In conclusion, this is definitely one of the more experienced snow-boarders among you. While he may take some getting used to, those with experience looking for something more "mobile" than your usual snowboard will find Kevin to be an intriguing and more than adequate piece of kit. He can get a bit mouthy at times, but if you find this to be the case, aim to hit a rock. It soon shuts him up. Thank you.... Read review

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Advantages: easy water, saves time, looks good, hardly a burden
Disadvantages: not enough space to hold anything bigger than a chocolate bar or two!

...I was looking for someting to stop the disruptance of leaning down and reaching for a water bottle, when hurtling down a slippery hill, or finding the nearest cafe on the mountain to quench my thirst. i spotted a small blue tube making it way over a fellow boarders shoulder and went to investigate! it was a camelbak. The Lobo has a large blue resevoir in the heart of it, this has the capacity to hold 2.1L(70 oz), and a little blue tube running to somewhere near the mouth. however i found that in teh freezing conditions of a glacier or very cold snowy day, the tube has a tendency to freeze! this can easily be sorted with the use of a "camelbak thermal control kit"(£14.95), this kit includes a standard Bite Valve mouthpiece, Bite Valve cover, insulated tube cover and 46 inch delivery tube. and will stopte water freezing in thos icy... Read review

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