CAPiTA Outerspace Living 156 2023 /2024

With the Smith Skyline Chromapop Goggles strapped to our face, we need not fear flat light or fogged-in ski runs. The Skyline boasts many of the same technologies as Smith's I/O collection, but at a m more→ore wallet-friendly price point. This quality pair of goggles features a rimless design that maximizes our field of view, and integrates smoothly with our helmet to assist with ventilation.

When we are shredding in the backcountry on pow days, our vision is everything. The SPY+ Marauder Elite Goggles provide us with an uncompromising, distortion-free vision all day long. SPY+'s Toric len more→s gives us a cylindrical lens that blocks out all UV rays, has an anti-fog coating, and gives us super clear vision that increases contrast and enhances colors. The Deadbolt system combines with the magnetic lens change system to provide a super secure lens fitment that locks our lenses into place yet makes it super easy to change the lenses when we want to. These goggles fit medium to large-size faces and have a large elastic strap to fit around our helmets.

When peripheral vision is of the utmost important, don't toss on just any old goggle — reach for Smith's Squad XL MTB ChromaPop Goggle. These lofty goggles boast Smith's largest cylindrical frame, for more→vision that's unhindered in every direction. The massive cylindrical lens is made from molded Carbonic-X material that Smith crafts for its intense durability, so you know its tough enough to handle hard-hitting DH days, and cutting loose with park laps alike, and it still packs in Fox-X technology to keep your sweat from making things steamy. Smith's ChromaPop lens innovates your specs for crystal clear vision that adapts to changing lighting, so your vision can remain sharp from deep woods to…

The ThirtyTwo Lashed Double BOA Powell Snowboard Boot delivers all-mountain comfort and performance. We love dialing in our perfect fit with the dual-zone BOA Fit System, and the Team Fit liner is hea more→t-moldable for a completely customized fit. The versatile medium flex excels from park to pow and everything in between.

There are so many ways we could analyze and admire the comfortable features of the STW Double Boa Snowboard Boot, whether we're looking at its heat-moldable Intuition liner or the microfleece lining t more→hat keeps our toes warm. But to really seal the deal, thirtytwo gave the STW a makeover with a Dual BOA Fit System at the top of the boot so we can now lock in a perfect fit and control upper stability independent of each other. Definitely a win for our feet.

By balancing weight savings with control and power, the K2 Mindbender 120 Ski Boot has become the first choice for many skiers here. These boots combines a lightweight TPU construction and burly walk more→mode lever to rival backcountry boots, with a powerful 120 flex and narrow 98mm last to offer unparalleled inbounds control. The result is a boot that we can trust at the resort all day and for a tour after the lifts stop spinning to catch the sunset.

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.

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.