Pants: Insulated vs. Non-Insulated? - Snowboarding Forum

alex is w0rd · 10-27-2008, 10:37 PM

Can someone please explain to me the concept of insulated pants? I probably sound like an idiot, but what exactly is the insulation inside them, and how much of a difference does it make?

legallyillegal · 10-27-2008, 10:53 PM

The insulation is usually a fleece variant. The difference should be quite obvious.

alex is w0rd · 10-27-2008, 10:59 PM

guessing its warmer and better?

legallyillegal · 10-27-2008, 11:03 PM

If warmer is your thing, yes.

Just make sure it has some vents.

RomeBeta32 · 10-27-2008, 11:30 PM

My 2 Cents: Insulated pants= More money, Non-Insulated= Layers/Save money. For instance..... Nomis heated hoodie or jacket....$300. You can buy two jackets and layer it and save money. SAVE MONEY....DAMN THE MAN!

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alex is w0rd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: dirty jersey Posts: 232	Pants: Insulated vs. Non-Insulated? Can someone please explain to me the concept of insulated pants? I probably sound like an idiot, but what exactly is the insulation inside them, and how much of a difference does it make?

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legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	The insulation is usually a fleece variant. The difference should be quite obvious. __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	If warmer is your thing, yes. Just make sure it has some vents. __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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10-27-2008, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
alex is w0rd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: dirty jersey Posts: 232	guessing its warmer and better?

10-27-2008, 11:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
RomeBeta32 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 172	My 2 Cents: Insulated pants= More money, Non-Insulated= Layers/Save money. For instance..... Nomis heated hoodie or jacket....$300. You can buy two jackets and layer it and save money. SAVE MONEY....DAMN THE MAN!