Well, shells will definitely block wind and moisture, so if you layer properly you can be warm in the coldest of conditions. If you are looking for a jacket you can wear if your going for a snowy walk with some friends or hopping around town, I might suggest getting a warmer jacket. If your shredding on a 23 degree day, your going to be putting out some body heat, so with a baselayer, midlayer, and a shell, you should be OK.

If you get cold really easily, look for a jacket with some polyfill insulation, this means low bulk with high warmth!

Good Luck

CT

HI persimmon works well. But Riding with a clear lens is amazing at night!

From the reviews I read throughout the net, this jacket fits very big. If it says you take an Xl, I would imagine you are good to go!
good luck!
CT

This jacket fits a little big. I would say if you wear a size small Hoodie in most brands, this jacket will be a little loose on you in a medium, possibly even too loose. The extra room will help you layer if it ever gets chilly!

If you post your Height, I think most people that know how to fit jackets will be able to get a more precise fit.

Good luck!!

CT

I did a quick google on this jacket for you, and there's a few places that pop up for you to buy it. But this time of year, last year's gear can be really tricky to find!

Good luck!

check the fit guide for this jacket. The link is under where you pick your size. If your tall, I'd go with the larger size, you always want to make sure you have room for some layers!

good luck!

CT

well, if you rocked the xl, you'll definintely have a baggy fit, but until this year, volcom's jackets always ran a little short, and by short, not long enough for us taller guys. I like a little baggy, long steez also, and I have used the Sessions Bozung jacket from 08, nomis jackets, and just picked up a volcom shandyland jacket. it seems like this year volcom made their jackets a bit longer.

good luck

CT

depending on the exact foot print of your boot, you could get away with that waist width, especially if you ride with a ducked stance, but depending on your weight, you might want the 51. A little extra width translates into more stability: on rails, in powder, landings...etc...

I'd say if your of average weight for your height, you can rock the 48 and be ok.

good luck

ct

Hey there,

This jacket is a shell. The lining it says it has (v-science) is volcoms breathable lining, not really insulation. You mos def have to layer under this to stay warm. Getcha self some hot chillies, and you'll be toasty for days!

Good luck
CT

hey there.

The black color is definitely black, the picture doesn't do the color justice. Because of the material the jacket is made of, almost like a lightweight wooly kinda finish...lol...the jacket appears to be a little off color.

This jacket is sick.

Hi joey,

Well, depending on the exact room between your noggin and the helmet, they could, but...
putting something between your helmet and your head could interfere in the performance of the helmet. Helmets are designed to work close to your skull! I rock the full metal jacket's...tons of bass, crisp highs, and they hide right in your ears! If you have space in your helmet, the safest way would be to wear a light beenine, or even add more foam to your helmet.

Hope I helped shed some light, homey

CT

heres the link, whoops! http://www.dogfunk.com/snowboard/Volcom-Hypnotized-Puff-Jacket-Mens/VLC2990M.html

Hi shahi

In short,
Heck no!
lol

This jacket is a shell, for temps like that you need a jacket with insulation, possibly even a down jacket, the warmest you can get! You can layer with a shell, wear a couple hoodies or whatever, and be okay for temps getting into the low teens, but -20 to -30 is pretty damn cold, I would look into a down jacket for sure! Heres a good deal:

hey there.

Chances are that was a prior year goggle, I would suggest searching for them online, maybe someone has a used pair for ya! I checked to see what year for you, and I couldn't find it. Good luck

Well, you could probably wear it on a warmer day on the hill, but casual means out and about town, at the bar, cruzin for honeys...It will not be "waterproof" in the sense a normal volcom jacket will be, but I'm sure it will be steezy for around town. I'm ordering one in black for spring riding on the hill!!

Well, you could probably wear it on a warmer day on the hill, but casual means out and about town, at the bar, cruzin for honeys...It will not be "waterproof" in the sense a normal volcom jacket will be, but I'm sure it will be steezy for around town. I'm ordering one in black for spring riding on the hill!!

I would call these unisex...good fit for both men and women, but definitly a snug fit if you have a huge face...such as myself....
LOL

CT

i know plenty of ladies rocking the eg1, but electric designed the eg .5 to essentially be a scaled down version of the eg1. This is perfect for the chica that needs a smaller fit.

good luck

ct

I would try asking dogfunk directly through the 800 number, or try live chat, it's absolutely the quickest and easiest way to contact DF!

good luck bro

CT

Hi there seamus

This board is butteriffic...very soft and playful. If you want a board that is forgiving, predictable, and buttery smooth, this board is for you. I would compare this flex to the artifact, possibly Capita's Stairmaster...all of your really soft, fun, jibby boards. With the reverse camber, soft flex, true twin shape, and carbon stringers, this equals a board that is catch-free while pressing and buttering, but still poppy and super light....super fun board!!!

Good luck brotha!!

CT

Hi there.

It sure does :) The cinches are in the pockets, put your hands in and pull 'em tight!

good luck

ps, that is a fairly standard feature, and all of volcoms higher end jackets have that.

also, technine has a "team fit" that is a xxl with 2 inches of extra length...but their gear is crap, from what I've found!

hey, looks like I answered a Q of yours under nomis. I am also a big dude, and it sounds like you are tring to find a long, big jacket, no? I have searched high and far trying to find a jacket that fit right, and I found this: Burton has a particular fit called "team fit" that runs 2-3 inches longer than their normal fit, but the overall "width" of the jacket isn't too wide. I think at your size you could do a xxl team fit and have plenty of coverage. I would check out www.burton.com to see if this jacket falls under the "team fit" category...

also, the nomis sh*t has the longest fit on the market...period.

Buy a jacket, if it doesn't fit, return it to dogfunk for a refund!

good luck, my fellow tall shredder brethren

CT

and if nomis doesn't work for you, session's jackets tend to fit very long....but nomis has the crown when it comes down to "tall guy steez" LOL

CT

and if nomis doesn't work for you, session's jackets tend to fit very long....but nomis has the crown when it comes down to "tall guy steez" LOL

CT

This is a question for Dogfunk, go to live chat, the link is on the top righthand side of the homepage....they can look up what they have coming in...chances are its on its way to being in stock!

Good luck and happy shredding!

CT

Most of these hats will look steezy however you rock them. That's what's great about 'em, wear em front, back, side, whatever is comfy!

word!

CT

this is one beanie that you can wear anyways you want. backwards, sideways, frontways, byways....ok, well the bottom line is this will fit great however you want to rok it. Gyeah!!

have fun
CT

sure! Great boots to wear while playing in the snow. The only thing is they will be very stiff, which could be great protection for little ankles :) But super warm, and easy to get in and out of.....say goodbye to lacing up their winter boots...the boa is so fun, they will want to do it themselves!

well, from what i've learned, most boots are manufactured in the same part of the world, and then shipped out worldwide. Generally, european sizing is more precise than american sizing, so I would trust that if you order a 43 here, there, or anywhere, you should have a spot on match.

CT

I agree, perfect match!

This is a directional twin board. Here's the break Down:

Directional boards are designed to go in one direction, therefore the have a slightly skinnier tail then the do nose. Also, the core of the board is designed to go in one direction

Twin tip boards are perfectly mirrored... equal width at the tip and tail. these are designed to go in both directions, and are optimized with a centered stance.

Directional twin boards, such as this one, have equal tips and tails, but have the core of a directional board, and your stance will be set towards the tail a little more. this means that you can mount your bindings towards the rear of the board for cruising powder, and still ride switch in the park.

This type of board is great if you like to ride the whole mountain, powder, all of the above...but if you find your self stomping floaty back ones to switch...you can ride out clean :)

Hope this helped
CT

yes, you will need to buy specific kid's bindings, matched to whatever size boot he has. I've seen kids bindings from all the bigger companies...Burton, salomon, K2, Ride. etc...

CT

Hi tessa!

So, this board is right up your alley. I think you should go with a 139...shorter is more playful...for many reasons...less weight all around will help you butter the muffin, slide some boxes, ollie etc...

The cool thing about this board is its sidecut: Sidecut comes down to how much edge touches the snow at the same time. Shorter boards have less snow contact, and longer boards have more contact. More contact equals more stability....ie "riding the whole mountain" or cruising groomers etc.

This board is designed to be ridden a little smaller. It has the "edge contact" of a bigger board, in smaller sizes.

I'll never forget the first time a rode a short board....I felt like weights had been lifted off my feet!! you will love it.

Hope this helped, tessa. happy shredding!

CT

well well well...based on your weight, I'd say you can go either route. The smaller the board, the easier it is to manuver...so I'd say, being your second year out, I would go with the 42...longer boards are better for traction at higher speeds, but can be a bit harder to get around with.

Bottom line: I would rock the 42, easier to whip around....besides....it's only 3 centimeters...

no, this is a traditional three hole binding set up.

this is a board with a regular camber. The equalizer edge is pretty sick. Check out how it works at www.salomonsnowboards.com

I've ridden this board....tons of pop, buttery steez, great in the park, and also if you like to turn the whole mountain into your personal park...

happy shredding

CT

I would imagine most women specific bindings are gonna be shredtastic on this board. But the real key is your boot-to-binding interface. I would suggest buying the same brand as your boots. If you have burton boots, then go for it! The lexa's have custom gel to dampen your ride, some of the smoothest ratcheting in the business, and you have dogfunk's return policy if your not satisfied! Bingo!

CT

It looks like the are a slim fit, with a design that will ride low on your hips, I would guess they fit kind of tight. Volcom has a Ergo fit, which is slightly looser, if that's your bag!

CT

Hi Laura,

they do not. I checked volcom's website. It looks like any jacket that has them notes that it does, and the picture has them kinda dangling down past the cuffs. Check out the pic of the satellite jacket, you can peep the wrist gaiter in the photo.

hope this helps!

CT

Hey there,

They sure do! I think every pant and jacket in the line does, not 100% on that, but I know this one does, check it out!

http://www.volcom.com/eCom/product_detail.asp?LineID=50&catID=24&typeID=2&prodID=17797&snowType=&sid=&news=&showGirls=

Hi Tina,

The shandyland jacket is a shell, this means zero insulation, which also means you need to properly layer to match a variety of conditions. I enjoy layering, because you can use one jacket on a warm spring day, throw a baselayer and a hoodie under it, and boom, you have a super warm kit for a snowy day.

The Shatter jacket does have insulation. 60g is the weight of the insulation, 60-100 is pretty standard. Polyfill is similar to synthetic down material (real down is super warm stuff, the warmest you can get, down is composed of feathers and clusters, with the clusters being the super warm part. Synthetic down is fake down, really bulky) The advantage to polyfill is warmth without the bulk. I've ridden with polyfill jackets before, and the work well to trap heat in! If you've ever heard the words "Primaloft" or "thinsulate" these are all brand names of polyfill insulation.

Bottom Line: the shatter jacket is way warmer than the shandyland, but be careful: Some polyfill jackets only have the fill in the "core" part of the jacket, and miss out on the sleeves. Volcom is the illest around, so I would bet they have it throughout the jacket.

Sorry for the long response, but I could talk gear all day long!

good luck!

CT

yes

I would imagine these socks are very stretchy

these are nearly identical in construction. with the 1985, the tips are slightly stiffer, which equals slightly more pop. They really do ride differently, but I would say all in all the regular artifact feels a little softer.

I am 6'1" and about 250 or so. I bought last year's version of this jacket, and it came down to mid thigh, super long and steezy. I bought the XXL last year, I think this year's XLT is where it's at. I would imagine it to fit alot like their XLT hoodies. hope this helps a bit!

chances are, if there is no insulation, it is a shell. Although some shell jackets carry a heavier construction, and will be warmer then some other shells, this appears to be nylon construction...that equals lightweight. If you want this jacket, you might need to layer up under it. I recommend a baselayer, a mid layer (hoodie or fleece), and this shell over it. with proper layering you can be warm on the coldest of days!

Bruce,

This jacket, being a shell, will not be very warm. The benefit to a shell, is that you can layer under them to match a variety of winter weather. Goretex is king when it comes to water proofing...think rain gear, only more breathable. The problem with super water proof gear, is not letting your body breath, causing sweaty uncomfortableness...
Goretex solves that problem using an intricate "pore system" that keeps water out, but lets your body's "vapor" expel through the jacket.

I think if you want a jacket you can wear about town in rainy conditions, and a jacket you can rock when it's nipple deep out, this one is for you. I always buy shells, and on the coldest of days I wear a warm baselayer, a midweight breathable midlayer, and my shell!

Hope this helps!
CT