Burton Snowboard Jacket
Snowboarding is a winter sport that involves descending a snow-covered slope on a snowboard, which is attached to the snowboarder’s feet by means of a special boot mounted on the snowboard. Being a winter sport, no doubt, warm clothing is a requirement. Snowboarding gear is specialized and has to take into consideration not only the low temperatures but also the wind that will rush past you at high speed as you go down the slope on your snowboard. Other factors like moisture in the air also has to be addressed as any dampness in such low temperatures could contribute to frost-bite and pneumonia or other complications. One of the main manufacturers of snowboarding gear Burton, takes all these factors into consideration when coming up with their line of snowboarding gear and is famed for their apparel range which includes the Burton Snowboard Jacket.
Burton is a sole proprietorship company that was founded by Jake Burton Carpenter in 1977. By doing so, he became instrumental in changing snowboarding from a family sport and hobby confined to the holidays to a world-class sport. The business started out selling snowboards and grew from there. Vigorous product testing is key to developing their quality products. Burton is also widely involved in grassroots interaction with snowboarders and involves them in every stage of his product development. Sponsoring snowboarders worldwide ensures that the Burton brand remains visible and their policy of helping upcoming snowboarders develop their careers contributes to the goodwill going towards the company. With offices spread all over the globe, Burton has its hand on the pulse of snowboarding worldwide, a fact that comes in handy when they develop new products. Acquisition of companies involved in snowboarding related products has seen Burton grow both its product range and size. Burton is in the business of making everything a snowboarder needs, equipment, travel goods and apparel. Out of this they have developed their famous snowboarding jacket range.
The Burton snowboard jacket comes in a variety of styles. Various colors, fabric variations and convenient features are available. Amongst the common features of these Burton products are the fact that most come with a lifetime warranty, something that no doubt raises a buyer’s confidence about any product. The snowboarding jackets also have fully taped seams and waterproof zippers with large tabs on them to keep the snowboarder warm and free of moisture that may lead to discomfort and possibly illness, the large tabs make it easy for you to operate your zips while wearing thick gloves or mittens. They also feature removable hoods and extras like mp3 pockets, goggle compartments, micro-fleece hand warmer pockets and patented Thermocore insulation. Two very important factors of good snowboarding gear and indeed any outdoors gear for the outdoors in low temperatures in the snow are being waterproof and breath-ability. Both these factors are taken into consideration by Burton in the manufacture of their snowboarding jackets. All these features help to make the snowboarding experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable for the rider. If you like to be outdoors in the winter, even if you are not snowboarding these jackets will still come in handy in the low temperatures.
When in the market for a Burton snowboard jacket, these are some of the varieties you might come across and their features.
The Burton Andy Warhol Parka jacket is a satin-lined creation featuring artist Andy Warhol print and some of the features of Burton snowboarding jackets that make them such good quality items. The lifetime warranty is included and the use of Thermocore insulation is also applied. It’s aesthetic value as well as comfort rating is enhanced with a removable faux-fur trim on the full time hood.
The Burton LTD Grail Denim Snowboard Jacket is a trendy snowboarding jacket with features to keep you comfortable in the snow as you retain your stylish image. The denim is coated with a substance that makes it waterproof and all the other features of a good Burton snowboard jacket like Thermocore insulation, micro-fleece lined hand-warmer pockets, numerous storage compartments for your goggles, keys and compact discs as well s the lifetime warranty are part of the deal.
The Burton Hook soft-shell jacket features a unique soft-zipper guard at the chin for your comfort. Included in the deal is a chest warmer pocket along with the hand-warmer pockets. The soft-shell fabric is waterproofed and lined with fleece to keep you dry and warm.
Burton has a women’s line called B at Burton that specializes in outdoor snow gear for women with an extensive line of snowboarding jackets suited to the female form.
Burton Snowboard Jackets cost upward of 150 USD but off-season sales can slash these prices to half or less. The snowboard jackets are available in numerous online outdoor stores for those who have access to and enjoy online shopping.