However, Spees said board wear is looser because snowboarders need more mobility than skiers. Spees said Colombia is still their largest and best-selling brand, but he said Bondfire, Nils and Tsunami are gaining popularity. Their waterproof, breathable and close to being as good or better than Gore-Tex. J.J. Plank, supervisor at The Boardinghouse, said Gore-Tex is the most popular fabric with his clients. Plank said he has also seen more of a crossover in winter outerwear.
Snowboard pants do have five times as many pockets as ski pants though.
I think it's a pop culture thing. Plank said yellow clothing has been popular at The Boardinghouse as people get ready for the season, as well as hooded sweatshirts and a new belt for snowboarders made by 666. Plank said the belt is black and silver, looks like a dressier belt and contains a built-in screwdriver and ratchet to adjust bindings while on the slopes. Cindy Vandebogart, manager at The Village Mountain Surf Shop, said her store is just starting to get in new fashions, but with the changing weather she said customers are anxious to get their new threads. Their lookin' right now because Sierra' s opening this Friday.