Can a girl who gets cold really really easily get into snowboarding?

[Anonymous]

Is this even possible, or should I just stick to summer sports?

[JenSCDC]

Yes, you just need to find the right combination of clothing. One thing you might want to try as your base layer is, believe it or not, a wetsuit! I wear one when I row in the winter for safety, but I quickly found out how warm they are.

On top of the wetsuit I'd put on heavyweight polypro tights and shirt (not all tights and tops are created equal). As a rower, I'd recommend JL for their durability: www.jlathletics.com/black-polypro-tights/dp/14125
www.jlathletics.com/.../14745
You can always put another top over that as well.
Over the top (s) I'd recommend a fleece vest such as www.jlathletics.com/.../14295 (although I'm sure that you could find a comparable one for less than $70!). A vest protects your core without restricting arm movement.

And of course you'd add a heavy coat and snow pants on top of all this.

[Asker]

Oh wow this is such a great idea!!! I actually have a wetsuit too!!! I never put those two together lol... I don't own special polypro tights, but I do have regular thermal tights and fleece pants and a fleece top! What do you think of this combo? Such a great idea by the way!!
Base layer
https://i.imgur.com/j9nf723.jpg
Mid layers
https://i.imgur.com/L0rTUGD.jpg
Outer layer
https://i.imgur.com/RtKR2Cn.jpg

PS. Yes I love pink lol

[JenSCDC]

Looks good! Does a long sleeve wetsuit constrict your arm movements at all? Mine is sleeveless.

[Asker]

I've never tried doing anything out of the water lol... I think it should be ok, I can swim fine in it... what do you think? too constrictive for snowboarding?

[JenSCDC]

I've never been snowboarding so I have no idea! But I'd guess that since you can swim fine snowboarding shouldn't be a problem. I chose a sleeveless wetsuit for rowing to avoid any constraints on my shoulders.

[Asker]

I think shoulders are probably less of an issue in snowboarding, thanks so much for your reply, I'm actually excited knowing I won't freeze lol... I guess the only problem is going to the bathroom lol

[JenSCDC]

Be sure to let me know how it works out!

[Anonymous]

You just have to get the right clothing and dress in layers! Buy good quality material that is meant for withstanding the cold (check out sports stores or hiking/outdoors stores. Wear underarmour or leggings under your snow pants, you can wear thick and high socks too.

[Asker]

I've went one time to watch my friend and I had on snow pants, leggings, and a warm coat, and I was still freezing and miserable... :(

[Opinion Owner]

you might need more on around your chest and head. how many layers did you have under the coat? And I'm assuming you wore a hat, earmuffs, gloves?

It was good that you tried going with a friend. If you really didn't enjoy the cold, then that's that! You can either suck it up and still try out the sport (you might feel warmer moving around) or you just stick to summer!

[Asker]

I just had on a long sleeve thermal top, a hoodie, and my coat. So 3? And a hat and gloves yep! Still frozen!

[Northerngal90]

I don't like cold weather so we would have to go snuggling in a cabin somewhere

[Asker]

ooooo is that an invitation? lol :p