When choosing a snowboard mask, you should rely on many factors: face protection, mask shape, comfort, etc. It turns out that choosing a mask is not as easy as it might seem. The main function of the mask is to protect the eyes. What are eyes for a snowboarder is not even worth explaining: if something can damage your eyes, then when descending, it can be disastrous for you or those around you.
It is necessary
Determine the main factors for choosing a mask
Instructions
Step 1
Since the main factor is eye protection, it is worthwhile to immediately identify those items that the mask will help to avoid:
- wind;
- bright sunlight (as well as ultraviolet radiation);
- precipitation (rain, snow, ice floes).
Step 2
You have known for a long time that the head of an individual person can be different from the head of other people. The main rule when making masks based on the width of the face is to divide into several types of faces. Thus, several types of frames can be distinguished:
- female;
- for children;
- general.
Step 3
You should not dwell on each type of mask frame, because it is already clear which mask will suit a particular person. But for yourself, note that the mask must completely adhere to the surface of the face: you will feel any gap between the face and the mask during the first descent. The presence of hypoallergenic foam rubber indicates the protection of any type of skin from the appearance of allergies to any component of the mask.
Step 4
When putting on a protective mask on your head, pay attention to the nasal opening: excessive pressure will make you unpleasant and you can shorten the time spent on descents due to discomfort. The strap should be of sufficient length and as wide as possible. When using a mask in conjunction with a helmet, try to try on both accessories together.
Step 5
When choosing a mask, focus on a wide view through the protective glass. A snowboarder, unlike a skier, needs an overview of the space not only in front of him, but also to the sides. It is also worth paying attention to the degree of condensation in the glasses, because excessive fogging leads to a complete lack of visibility.
