CAPiTA Defenders Of Awesome 163W 2023 /2024

For a great fit and view, we kit up with the Smith Squad S Goggles. We get that made-for-us feel with the soft foam and responsive frame molding to our face. The semi-rimless design and oversized cyli more→ndrical lens give us an unobstructed view of the mountain, while the color- and contrast-enhancing ChromaPop tech ensures we see every variation in the terrain.

Ski all conditions, any time of the day, trees or open runs, with the game-changing technology imbued in the Oakley Fall Line XL Prizm Goggles. Large, rimless frames provide unrestricted views of the more→mountain, while Oakley's Prizm lens offers unrivaled clarity and enhanced contrast in flat light. Its oversized design also accommodates eyeglasses, but will still fit seamlessly with your helmet, using moisture-wicking face foam for a comfortable fit against the face.

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.

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 year, this iteration of the Scarpa Maestrale Alpine Touring Boot offers more uphill speed than ever before, yet it maintains the backcountry control it is known for. The uphill speed more→is created by the Pebax Rnew shell with carbon reinforcement in the lower boot and the 61° range of motion provided by the burly walk mode lever. On the downhill, the 110 flex allows us to drive our skis with minimal energy loss, the Pro Flex Touring liner molds to our feet to lock our heels in place, and the 16° of forward lean creates a traditional alpine stance that we can trust in spicy situations.

No backpack is necessary to enjoy the freestyle-focused power of NOW's Fridge Pro Snowboard Binding. From knucklehucking antics to sending big features in the park, this binder does it all thanks to t more→he skateboard-feel of Skate Tech, snug comfort of Hyperfuse II ankle straps, and trick-driven design of the Freestyle highback.

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.