Burton Process Flying V 159 2016 /2017

A big part of heading into the mountains for a day on the slopes is being surrounded by snow-capped peaks and appreciating the details dotting every run. The SPY+ Legacy SE Goggles allow us to soak in more→the scenery and spot every hazard on the hill thanks to their wide field of view and distortion-free lenses. Happy Lens technology boosts the color and contrast of everything on the mountain for exceptional clarity, so we can seek out side hits while avoiding tree wells and buried logs. Made with a slightly smaller frame than the Legacy model, the Legacy SE fits snugly for maximum comfort in the mountains.

Get your pint-sized ripper stoked on winter with his Smith Kids' Rascal Goggle. Rest easy when you drop him off at ski lessons knowing that his day will be crystal clear thanks to Smith's anti-fog coa more→ting on the lens. The small fit is perfect for little faces, and the hypoallergenic face foam is super comfortable and non-irritating. These goggles are compatible with his little helmet, and the silicone backed strap keeps them secure while he's flailing down the bunny hill at an alarming speed.

Taking the Fall Line refers to taking the most directly downhill path down the mountain, which is why the Oakley Fall Line XM Prizm Goggles will be the perfect addition to your hard-charging runs down more→steep cruisers. Their Prizm lens technology enhances both contrast visual clarity to help you identify changes in snow conditions so you can react to them faster when you're sailing down the slopes. Their wide, cylindrical lens gives you a large field of vision for better downhill safety, while anti-fog coating ensures that you won't have to deal with cloudy vision when you're working hard. With a flexible frame and moisture-wicking face-foam these goggles will sit comfortably on your face, and …

The Vans Hi-Standard OG Snowboard Boot brings the street style we love to the mountain with its classic Vans design and comfortable fit. They feature a medium flex that provides both support and play, more→making it ideal for stomping tricks in the park and ripping down groomers alike. We like the traditional lacing system for providing us with the ability to tighten or loosen certain areas for optimal riding comfort, and we also like the comfort and flex the V1 UltraCush Liner brings.

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.

Hybrid boots are going nowhere and it is in large part due to boots like the Scarpa 4-Quattro SL Alpine Touring Boot. This boot takes a trusted 2-piece, 4-buckle design that boasts a 120 flex that is more→at the top of the power and stiffness category. We really like how they took this trusted design and slapped a versatile combination of a Gripwalk sole and tech inserts that let us trust these at the resort and in the backcountry.

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.

Designed for the progressing intermediate female skiers looking to get off the groomers and into more adventurous terrain, the Mindbender 85W provides an agile, forgiving platform that excels in a var more→iety of conditions. Oufitted with a Slantwall construction, a 30-degree angle to the sidewall in K2’s Hybritech construction, The 85W is responsive while maintaining accuracy and power. Sharing the same Aspen Micro Block core and All-Terrain rocker, a gradual rise in the tip for great versatility in all conditions, with a low, short rise in the tail for added control in variable snow as some of its bigger siblings, the 85W maintains its versatility, float and control. TECHNOLOGY: ALL-TERRAIN ROCKER™ - Gr…