How to Measure for a Snowboarding Jacket

Snowboarding jackets have multiple functions. Not only do they keep you warm, but they also protect you from hard falls, provide insulation and keep snow out of your clothing. Because of the length requirements to support these functions, snowboarders must take careful measurements before purchasing a jacket. It's especially important to conduct these measurements, if ordering online without the help of a salesperson, or the ability to try it on before purchase.

Things You'll Need

  • Tape measure
  • Assistant
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure your chest just underneath your arms and across the shoulders blades. Relax your arms to the side and have a friend pull the tape measure around your chest, connect it, and place it evenly around the body. Record the measurement.

    • 2

      Add 2 inches to your chest measurement for a relaxed fit. Add 3 inches to your chest measurement for a loose fit.

    • 3

      Measure the distance from the top of your shoulder to the base of your wrist. Measure on both sides of the body. Add 1 inch to allow room for movement of the arms.

    • 4

      Measure your waist where your belt buckle normally rests. Your snowboard pants fits your waist size precisely, so your jacket should be 1 or 2 inches wider at the waist, depending on your preferences. Snowboard jackets are longer than most jackets and fall over the waistline.