Burton Feelgood Flying V 146 2023 /2024

The first powder day after a long dry spell can turn to low-viz pretty quickly. Pull the Smith Squad XL ChromaPop Goggles over our eyes and head into the madness with fellow powder-starved comrades. B more→oasting the largest cylindrical lens in Smith's fleet, the Squad XL delivers an expanded field of vision, so we spot those sneaky freeriders trying to snake our line in our peripherals. Smith's signature ChromaPop lens enhances color and detail, even if we spend most of our day in the white room. Anti-fog technology on the inner lens keeps things clear while we're huffing and puffing up the bootpack, and the silicone-backed strap holds our goggles secure if we decide to go big and eat it right …

Perfect for kids in the eight to thirteen age range, the Giro Stomp Goggle is great for skiers and snowboarders as they progress from the green circles to the black diamonds and even the terrain park. more→This goggle provides a wide field of vision that lets them clearly see where they’re going, and it has clean, stylish looks that they won’t outgrow.

With fun looks and a wide field of vision, the Giro Buster Goggle is perfect for young skiers and riders in ski school and beyond. This goggle is designed for a comfortable fit with a wide variety of more→helmets, so they’ll be able to focus on progressing their skills on the hill rather than constantly adjusting their goggles.

When the goods are deep in the backcountry, we pull on the Tecnica Zero G Peak Boot and get to walking. These boots are designed for lightweight setups that help us walk further than ever before. The more→carbon fiber construction keeps the weight down while the simple buckle system ensures we can keep our feet warm, comfortable, and blister-free from the first stride to the last turn.

The Burton Ruler BOA Snowboard Boot is the epitome of control, providing a stately platform for new and old shredders looking to step up their skills. Starting from the top, the Dual Zone BOA Fit Syst more→em allows us to find the most optimal fit, thanks to micro-adjustable dials that independently alter the upper and lower zones of the boot. Durable materials and a versatile medium flex keep us confident to traverse off-piste and into the park. For maximum comfort, Burton equipped these boots with heat-trapping features: 3M Thinsulate insulation, soft Man Fur lining, and heat-reflective materials ensure cold toes are never a worry.

With a plush fit and feel, thirtytwo's 2024 Shifty Snowboard Boot boasts a Comfort liner that's lined with micro-fleece for a cozy-warm feel without irritation. This liner is comprised of Intuition fo more→am for an adaptive, heat-moldable fit that wraps our feet in heavenly comfort. The Shifty is finished with an internal lacing system that tightens over the liner to eliminate heel lift, as well as an impact-absorbing STI Evolution Foam outsole for plentiful grip across icy parking lots and sidewalks.

Union's Juliet Snowboard Binding is a versatile all-mountain binding built to perform in various terrains, from stomping tricks in the park to controlled carving on the fresh groomers. Thermo-formed E more→VA bushings on the Stage 5 Duraflex baseplate dampen vibrations to keep our bodies free of fatigue, while the Stage 11 Duraflex highback maintains consistent flex no matter how cold the mountain gets.

Back for another season, the Lexa X EST Snowboard Binding still offers the most-popular pro-caliber control on the mountain. With upgrades that make this binding lighter and reground materials that ma more→ke the design greener, this year's edition is our favorite yet. Double Take buckles with Insta-Click let us strap in fast so we can keep charging lap after lap, and the supportive Heel Hammock and highback keep us comfortable while maximizing support. Underfoot, the strong, responsive, and shockingly playful baseplate is equipped with shock-absorbing EVA and B3 gel padding.

Whether your destination is just a couple of hours by car, or accessible only by a series of airplanes and trains, Thile’s RoundTrip 192cm Ski bag is built to get your skis and gear safely to the moun more→tain. It features a reinforced main cargo space with plenty of room for a pair of alpine skis, or two pairs of nordic skis up to 192cm in length, and added protection for poles in dedicated pole compartment.