Second Layer - Snowboarding Forum

12-28-2009, 07:02 PM

There are lots of threads about base layers (under armor, etc.) and outer layer (jackets, shells, outerwear), but what about the second layer?

Do you guys just wear your hoodies? I already have a hood on my jacket and I'm not pimp enough to have double hoods

oliveryochest · 12-28-2009, 07:18 PM

depends on what temps you ride in.
I ride in -10C - -30C weather, so the second layer for me is a high quality fleece garmet.

AWNOW · 12-28-2009, 07:45 PM

For a mid layer you should look at synthetic or merino. I have a lightweight fleece.

A basic rule is to never wear cotton (hoody) if you are wanting to stay dry/warm. I will wear a base and hoody once it starts to warm up though, because then I don't have to worry about freezing my ass off.

My mid layer right now is an arcteryx covert fleece. Expensive shit but very well worth it.

milner_7 · 12-28-2009, 07:52 PM

UA Cold Gear Hoodie is what I wear. Its not cotton and is very warm with a base layer either UA or HH. Just stay away from Cotton.

12-28-2009, 08:31 PM

I am usually fine in a patagonia #3 baselayer and my lightly insulated jacket, but for really cold days, I drop to a patagonia #1 or #2 baselayer (thinner) and add this new bad boy r1 hooded fleece, the hood fits under my helmet and covers part of my face.
I am pretty much a patagonia whore when it comes to baselayers and fleeces

12-28-2009, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
slippy Guest Posts: n/a	Second Layer There are lots of threads about base layers (under armor, etc.) and outer layer (jackets, shells, outerwear), but what about the second layer? Do you guys just wear your hoodies? I already have a hood on my jacket and I'm not pimp enough to have double hoods

12-28-2009, 08:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Augie09 Guest Posts: n/a	I am usually fine in a patagonia #3 baselayer and my lightly insulated jacket, but for really cold days, I drop to a patagonia #1 or #2 baselayer (thinner) and add this new bad boy r1 hooded fleece, the hood fits under my helmet and covers part of my face. I am pretty much a patagonia whore when it comes to baselayers and fleeces Last edited by Augie09; 12-28-2009 at 08:34 PM.

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12-28-2009, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
oliveryochest -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 74	depends on what temps you ride in. I ride in -10C - -30C weather, so the second layer for me is a high quality fleece garmet.

12-28-2009, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
AWNOW Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 703	For a mid layer you should look at synthetic or merino. I have a lightweight fleece. A basic rule is to never wear cotton (hoody) if you are wanting to stay dry/warm. I will wear a base and hoody once it starts to warm up though, because then I don't have to worry about freezing my ass off. My mid layer right now is an arcteryx covert fleece. Expensive shit but very well worth it.

12-28-2009, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
milner_7 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stoney Creek. ON Posts: 199	UA Cold Gear Hoodie is what I wear. Its not cotton and is very warm with a base layer either UA or HH. Just stay away from Cotton.