It sucks to blow out a seam while you're riding, especially in mid-air. That's why Volcom designed the Men's W.O. Snowboard Pants to be tough enough to handle anything right up to (and including) full-scale thermonuclear attack. the reinforced back hem, boot gussets, and triple reinforced rise all get together to eliminate blowouts forever, so you can ride as hard as you want without worrying about any unexpected appearances from Wee-Willy-Winky.