Volcom Bibs

Volcom Bibs at Behind The Pines Amsterdam

A bib solves one problem completely: snow entering at the waist. There is no waistband to ride down, no gap opening when you reach, and nothing to tuck. Volcom has built a proper range of them rather than adding one token model, and for deep days or anyone who falls a lot they are the easier garment to live with.

We carry the Roan, Swift, Elm and the GORE-TEX bibs across shell and insulated versions. Below is the honest case for and against, because bibs are not automatically better than pants — they are better at some things and worse at others.

Why a bib instead of a pant

The waist problem

Every pant has a gap at the waist that opens when you bend. Zip Tech closes it if you own the matching Volcom jacket; a bib closes it whatever jacket you wear. On a powder day, or if you spend time on your back in the park, that difference is the whole argument.

They stay where you put them

Braces hold the garment on your shoulders instead of on your hips, so nothing sags as the day goes on and nothing needs a belt. With a loose modern cut this matters more than it used to.

The trade-off

Bathroom breaks are slower, and on a warm spring day a bib is harder to vent than a pant because you cannot simply lift a layer. Most Volcom bibs have a drop seat or a full-length side zip to address the first problem. The second one is real: if you mostly ride in mild weather, a shell pant is the more comfortable garment.

Shell or insulated

Same logic as the rest of the range. A GORE-TEX shell bib is uninsulated and waterproof, and you set the warmth with a base layer — that covers the whole season. An insulated bib is warmer immediately and better for cold lift days, but leaves you nothing to remove in spring. If you are buying one bib to cover everything, buy the shell.

What to expect

• GORE-TEX models are waterproof with taped seams; other models use Volcom's own membrane at a lower standard — the product page states which.
• Most models include a drop seat or full side zips; check before buying if that matters to you.
• Braces are adjustable, but torso length still decides fit — taller riders should check the stated inseam and rise.
• Harder to vent than a pant on warm days, even with side zips open.

Why buy from Behind The Pines

We are an Amsterdam snowboard shop, we ride the kit we sell, and we stock enough of the Volcom range to compare a bib against the equivalent pant properly. If you tell us how and where you ride, we will tell you which of the two you actually want. Orders ship from Amsterdam.

Frequently asked questions

Are bibs better than snowboard pants?

For deep snow, frequent falls and anyone who dislikes a waistband, yes. For warm spring riding and convenience, a pant is easier. Neither is universally better.

Do I still need Zip Tech with a bib?

No. The bib already covers the waist, so the jacket connection is redundant. That is the appeal — a bib works with any jacket.

How do bathroom breaks work?

Most models have a drop seat at the back or full-length side zips that let you step out without removing the jacket. The product page lists which system a model uses.

What size bib should I buy?

Start from your usual pant size, then check torso length — rise and inseam matter more on a bib than on a pant. If you are tall, read the measurements rather than trusting the letter size.

Are insulated bibs too warm?

In deep winter, no. By March, usually yes. A shell bib with a base layer is the version that covers a full season.

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