Travelling abroad.

來雪山之前超緊張，因為戶外用品的品牌百百種

還真不知道到底哪一個是最物美價廉的

六月初在Jindabyne(簡稱Jindy)會有教會二手雪具拍賣

但我那時候還沒上山所以沒機會去瞧瞧

教會二手商店地址 19 Gippsland Street Jindabyne

營業時間:週三和週六十點至下午兩點，週三的下午六點至晚上8點提供輕食晚餐

要待整季又不想穿別人穿過的衣服所以就只好自己做功課自己買

以下在這邊將網路資料做個整理及不負責任介紹

好的雪衣具備以下條件：

1.防水係數(waterproof)達到20,000mm

(坊間比較常見的是10,000mm但其實對初學者來說也夠用了)

我買到的兩件都只有1萬mm但我還是穿的很爽反正是滑雪道不是滑水道

而下大雨就算人會比較少，我也不會想衝去雨裡面假浪漫搞得自己全身濕

【註：以20,000mm壓力的水柱加壓布面，開始有滲水的狀態】

2.透氣係數(breathable) up to 20,000gm

【1平方公尺的布料在24小時可以透出2萬g的水蒸氣(由布的背面來吹熱氣)凝結成水後算重量】

(1),(2)的兩個數字都是越高代表防水度越好、透氣度越高!!!

3.防水拉鏈

4.雪裙(snow skirt)

在腰部位置有可以扣起的小摺擺，防止跌倒時雪滲入外套內，穿著時需包覆在雪褲腰部外層

5.GORE-TEX(防水透氣性布料。此種布料廣為用在登山及禦寒等戶外衣著之用)

GORE-TEX布料都有持久防水、防風、透氣度三種性能

而產品大致上可分成三種等級

一般為GORE-TEX®，時尚多用途(?)

第二種為GORE-TEX® Active，強調超高透氣度及輕便

第三種是GORE-TEX® Pro，不僅透氣更強調耐磨性

6. 口袋：

滑雪時通常需要帶著雪票(纜車票)移動，且個人物品如手機等通常不會背在身上

如果雪衣沒有任何口袋可能會非常不方便

其餘的小地方像是：

➜ 領口的防風摺：若沒有防風褶，寒風及雨珠容易從脖子滲入

➜ 袖口收縮設計：若沒有，冷風或水珠會從袖口灌入，大大減低外套的防風雨功能

【夥伴有買到Roxy一款雪衣的袖口有額外布料可以拉出來變成手套的高級設計】

➜ 腋下的透氣/散熱設計：這個我覺得超重要！

外套位於腋下下方，有拉鏈可以在天氣較為晴朗時拉開通風、在滑雪時流汗也可以藉此散熱

➜ 防水貼條：在防水外套內層，接縫的每一處貼上防水貼條，否則下雨時接縫處容易滲水

雪褲的選擇

因為Ski或是Snowboard的運動方式不同而有些許差別

Ski的褲子通常會較為合身且腰的部分會稍微高一些，而snowboard則通常較為寬鬆

注意大腿內側是否也有透氣拉鍊的設計，若褲子腰部設計含有魔鬼氈或皮帶環會更好

在褲管的最下方通常會有拉鍊的設計

穿上褲子後如果雪靴比較寬，褲管口會無法罩住雪靴(boots)

這個時候拉開拉鍊稍微放寬一些會更好調整包覆效果

在褲管下方也會有雪裙內襯的設計要包覆在雪靴的外面，跌倒的時候雪就不會跑到褲管裡

還會有個小釦子用來扣在鞋帶上，如此一來褲子的位置就不會因為跌倒而跑掉

在執勤的時候，偶爾吃飽沒事也會觀察一下大家所使用的雪衣牌子

有些年輕人喜歡套件長版厚帽T就衝了

但大部份的人還是循規蹈矩的整套雪衣雪褲穿好再上

除了普遍受到澳洲人喜愛的便宜又大碗ALDI販售的雪衣之外

比較常見的還有(點擊名稱可直接連至官網)

the North face：outlet還是超貴

Roxy 或是 BURTON 或是Billabong：15~35歲的蝦趴少男少女，較為時尚、花樣多

O’Neill：小孩子童裝為主

Columbia：以年長者為主，花樣較素，比HH便宜！

挪威百年經典品牌Helly Hansen (HH) ：以長輩為大宗，也是素色為主但感覺很薄

Spyder ：北臉是超貴那這個就是靠·腰·貴!!!

(KT販賣店內少數有上防盜鎖的商品，素色雪衣起碼$800+)

安全帽(helmet)以POC為大宗，KT少年競速隊也都使用這牌子

安全帽的後方一定要有一個扣環，功能是要用來固定雪鏡帶避免雪鏡脫落！

一定要試戴確定適合自己頭形後再買，怕冷的可以先戴毛帽再套上安全帽

一開始人家送我一個安全帽結果尺寸不太對，雪鏡扣上扣環還會一直滑下來就很麻煩

極少數的安全帽在後腦勺的部份有調節鈕可以調整，讓後腦與帽子更加的貼合

最好選擇內裡可以直接拆下來的方便清潔(比方說我這種不愛洗頭的就要常洗帽子)

除非是高手要滑黑線或滑沒有雪道的後山，不然隨便一個$20左右的就可以了

護具如護膝、護掌有需要可以準備

但最重要的還是防摔褲，穿在雪褲內防止摔倒時傷及尾椎，男生還可以保護雞雞(大推！)

雪鏡(goggle)以Oakley為最受推崇的品牌但它價格不是很漂亮(一個大概兩百多澳起跳？)

我在上山前遇到Kathmandu半價優惠時已購入雪鏡只要$40

當然也有運動用品店一個只賣$20左右的，看自己的需求做選擇

建議不要只戴太陽眼鏡就上場，跌倒如果破掉了很容易傷到眼睛

不要小看雪鏡，雪地反射陽光對眼睛的傷害可是很嚴重的

一定要選抗UV防水防起霧 ，雪鏡的保養也要特別注意

雪鏡的鏡面一般都有特殊處理，亂用衛生紙擦拭可能會讓效果大打折扣

戴上後要確保在鼻翼兩側沒有空隙，雪鏡越貼合臉型、包覆性越好

雪鏡通常按照白種人的臉型去做，如果外包裝有寫適合亞洲人輪廓的就更好了 

有近視的人可以戴著眼鏡再戴雪鏡

但在挑選的時候就要找版型稍微寬大一點的，實際戴著眼鏡試試看是否能完整包覆

但還是比較建議戴隱形眼鏡，不要同時戴兩個眼鏡

在滑雪跌倒的時候很難避免一些碰撞，如果眼鏡摔破了反而更容易對眼睛造成傷害

還有人會用面罩(face mask)整個臉都包起來防寒風

那時候我在商店內用員工折扣買了一個只遮鼻子到脖子的米奇造型特別款魔鬼氈脖圍

但是在運動過程中會一直滑動且很容易脫落

後來發現整個頭都包住像是要去搶銀行那樣才是王道，所以又買了一個全罩式頭套

face mask這裡買：http://www.airholefacemasks.com/

特別造型款: http://www.airholefacemasks.com/landing/

手套(gloves)也是一個不準備就會完蛋的東西

因為工作上的需要我們只能用能夠讓指節露出的手套

如果不戴手套直接滑雪，手大概一下子就會失去知覺

這季買了超多手套，還有一個很漂亮的皮革手套

殊不知皮革防水效果奇差，滑沒幾次就濕透了變超重

也不要使用毛織或布面手套，濕了容易結冰也更容易凍傷

有些手套在手背有設計小口袋的收納功能

但我個人覺得不太實用，因為我的手不會永遠直放

彎曲一陣子拉開拉鏈看到纜車票變成彎的感覺不是很好XD

那到底是要怎樣的洋蔥式穿法？

提供我個人的經驗

我會先穿短袖/發熱衣在最裡面

接著套上刷毛帽踢或是鋪棉有拉鏈的外套

最後再套上雪衣外套，就完成啦！

以下補充網路上找到的其他資訊，有興趣的請自行參考

➤Spyder：曾設計賽車服，很多選手習慣選擇此品牌，較適合ski

Spyder has a legacy of designing ski wear for racers, yet the brand has expanded to include all-mountain enthusiasts, too. Spyder's involvement in race wear, though, is reflected in the brand's design concept: high-performing, technical clothing with a sleek, streamlined, aerodynamical look. Spyder clothing is very ski-specific, so you're unlikely to see funky snowboard or even freestyle influences. At the same time, though, Spyder has a modern alpine appeal that continues to define the brand

➤Patagonia價位稍高，設計較古板

Patagonia clothes has a distinctive look: rugged yet refined. This combination makes for ski clothing tough enough to tackle the backcountry, yet stylish enough to wear downtown. Although Patagonia tends to be priced higher than other brands, you can trust that your purchase will be an excellent investment, as Patagonia gear is hardy enough to last multiple seasons - while performing well during each and every one of them.

➤Outdoor Research

Outdoor Research is a pioneer in ski wear, outfitting their designs with innovations in both fashion and function. The brand caters to outdoor adventurers who want modern, flattering gear that exceeds their expectations everywhere from the groomers, the glades, the backcountry, to the park. True to its name, Outdoor Research gear is field-tested in tough conditions, so all features are tailored to the needs of real skiers, mountaineers and climbers.

➤Obermeyer

While Obermeyer puts a good deal of emphasis on technical features - like lightweight insulation, cooling breathability and durable waterproofing - recently the brand has made a move towards the fashion end of the fashion-function spectrum. The women's line in particular offers some really unique, eye-catching designs, and Obermeyer is also known for its absolutely adorable kids wear.

➤Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx is the "alpha" of the ski clothing market, offering the best of the best in terms of innovative, top-of-the-line ski wear. The brand has earned itself a stellar reputation of making ski clothing that has a nearly unbeatable level of performance. Although Arc'teryx emphasizes technological innovation in their design concept, Arc'teryx ski jackets and pants are also known for their sleek, flattering yet ultimately comfortable fit.

Arc'teryx ski wear is more expensive than some of its counterparts, but you're paying for some of the top-performing ski clothing on the market.

➤Eider

Eider, a brand with origins in the French Alps, is lesser-known in North America than it is in Europe, but it is quite popular in ski areas in France, Switzerland and Austria - and for a very good reason. Eider is one of those brands for which you might spend a little more money than you anticipated, but in the end, you're glad you did. Eider jackets are characterized by an impeccable fit, high-performance fabric and functional features that put the brand a step above its competitors.

➤Columbia

If you're looking for one brand to outfit your entire family, Columbia's the brand for you. Columbia is known for its classic ski jackets and pants, which you might find will quickly become a staple in your winter wardrobe. Although Columbia is a good brand for basics, recently, the brand has updated its style concept with more modern, stylish designs. Overall, though, the company is characterized by quality ski wear for sale at very affordable prices, perfect for growing kids or skiers who make it the mountain just a few times each season.

➤Mountain Hardwear

Who wears Mountain Hardwear? Most likely, your daredevil friend who skis off-piste (and off-piste only), or that skier you see skinning up the mountain and then hucking cliffs on the way back down. Essentially, Mountain Hardwear is a brand for hardcore outdoor enthusiasts, so the clothing's weatherproof, wear-proof design is sure to hold up in even the toughest conditions you might find yourself in.

預算有限制也可以到TK Maxx and Decathlon, Mountain Warehouse或其他運動用品店