First Layer - Snowboarding Forum

newguy36 · 12-10-2010, 10:43 AM

I figured it was time to upgrade my cotton under layer. I went out and got:

Under Armour Men's ColdGear Fitted Mock - Dick's Sporting Goods

and

Under Armour Men's Cold Gear Action Legging - Dick's Sporting Goods

Will these items make a good under layer? Has anyone worn under Armour stuff while boarding? If so did you get the compression fit, or the loose fit?

jkc350z · 12-10-2010, 01:45 PM

Curious as well...about to throw down on a fitted mock....they have so many different kinds that I dont even know what to get. Orginal mock, evo mock...blah blah blah

bee28kay · 12-10-2010, 02:28 PM

I wear a fitted mock under armour that i used to play softball in. Its from their "all season" gear collection where it is supposed to keep you warm and dry in cold weather but also works in hot weather too. ive never had any problems on the mountains with it. But i live in socal and ive never ridden in anything less that 40 degrees lol

anyway, under armour is awesome. but if i didnt already have one, id probably be fine with a $10 thermal from big 5.or sportschalet. you really just need the sweat wick-ing action. anything is better than cotton

john doe · 12-10-2010, 06:38 PM

I wear the $9 Starter base layers from Walmart. They work great for the 20-30 temps we get in St. Louis.

ahfunaki · 12-11-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by john doe

I wear the $9 Starter base layers from Walmart. They work great for the 20-30 temps we get in St. Louis.

I might have to check those out, how comparable are they to Under Armour, providing you've worn Under Armour?

john doe · 12-11-2010, 01:42 AM

I haven't tried UnderArmor stuff because it is 4 times the price. Both the UA 1.0 and the Starter stuff are 100% polyester so I can't imagin that big of difference. I can also say that I wear them all day while working. You can also find stuff at Sams that is Poly and wool and about twice as thick for $20. I have one of those shirts for colder days.

Extremo · 12-11-2010, 03:37 AM

I got a pair of the Sam's Club baselayer and they're actually heavier than my Sessions, Dakine, and Bakoda baselayers. And I got them on clearance for $12...They're called Paradox Technical Baselayer

Tarzanman · 12-11-2010, 10:48 AM

The Walmart stuff will work, but the Under Armour stuff is a cut above in terms of fit & finish.

If you are looking for something that will just get the job done for cheap, then there are plenty of polyester shirts that can be used as a base layer. However, if you plan to keep your gear for a few years and maybe use it for other non-snowboard purposes (layering up when it is cold out, etc), then I would suggest trying on the UA/Patagonia/etc stuff.

I find it to be more comfortable and it seems like it will hold up better than the bargain brands.

Don't get me wrong, UA is overpriced... but if you can find it on discount (marshall's, TJ maxx), then its a fair price for what you get.

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Originally Posted by ahfunaki

I might have to check those out, how comparable are they to Under Armour, providing you've worn Under Armour?

john doe · 12-11-2010, 05:36 PM

Omniwool is the stuff from Sams that i have. 2 layers, 20% merino wool/80% polyester outer layer and 100% polyester inner layer. $15 a piece at Sams this year. It's also what my friend wears when he is delivering 1000 cases of beer at night during winter.OMNIWOOL Multi-Sport Hiking

thtrussiankid01 · 12-20-2010, 05:38 AM

if you have a target or marshals nearby you can look there. They have the special base layers made for riding for 9 or 10 dollars. If your no riding in too cold weather like out west get the midlayer one. It'll keep you warm and no sweaty. It the compression shirt and pants though. If you're riding out east where it freezing as hell get the a heavier baselayer or you can wear the midlayer stuff and just wear some sweat pants over them. Thats what i do but my pants are more of a shell and get pretty cold.

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newguy36 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 116	First Layer I figured it was time to upgrade my cotton under layer. I went out and got: Under Armour Men's ColdGear Fitted Mock - Dick's Sporting Goods and Under Armour Men's Cold Gear Action Legging - Dick's Sporting Goods Will these items make a good under layer? Has anyone worn under Armour stuff while boarding? If so did you get the compression fit, or the loose fit? __________________ Burton 158 Custom Cartel Bindings

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Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,121	I got a pair of the Sam's Club baselayer and they're actually heavier than my Sessions, Dakine, and Bakoda baselayers. And I got them on clearance for $12...They're called Paradox Technical Baselayer Last edited by Extremo; 12-11-2010 at 03:40 AM.

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12-10-2010, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
jkc350z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NOVA Posts: 172	Curious as well...about to throw down on a fitted mock....they have so many different kinds that I dont even know what to get. Orginal mock, evo mock...blah blah blah

12-10-2010, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
bee28kay Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 40	I wear a fitted mock under armour that i used to play softball in. Its from their "all season" gear collection where it is supposed to keep you warm and dry in cold weather but also works in hot weather too. ive never had any problems on the mountains with it. But i live in socal and ive never ridden in anything less that 40 degrees lol anyway, under armour is awesome. but if i didnt already have one, id probably be fine with a $10 thermal from big 5.or sportschalet. you really just need the sweat wick-ing action. anything is better than cotton

12-10-2010, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,246	I wear the $9 Starter base layers from Walmart. They work great for the 20-30 temps we get in St. Louis.

12-11-2010, 01:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,246	I haven't tried UnderArmor stuff because it is 4 times the price. Both the UA 1.0 and the Starter stuff are 100% polyester so I can't imagin that big of difference. I can also say that I wear them all day while working. You can also find stuff at Sams that is Poly and wool and about twice as thick for $20. I have one of those shirts for colder days.

12-11-2010, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,246	Omniwool is the stuff from Sams that i have. 2 layers, 20% merino wool/80% polyester outer layer and 100% polyester inner layer. $15 a piece at Sams this year. It's also what my friend wears when he is delivering 1000 cases of beer at night during winter.OMNIWOOL Multi-Sport Hiking

12-20-2010, 05:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
thtrussiankid01 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 167	if you have a target or marshals nearby you can look there. They have the special base layers made for riding for 9 or 10 dollars. If your no riding in too cold weather like out west get the midlayer one. It'll keep you warm and no sweaty. It the compression shirt and pants though. If you're riding out east where it freezing as hell get the a heavier baselayer or you can wear the midlayer stuff and just wear some sweat pants over them. Thats what i do but my pants are more of a shell and get pretty cold.