Head Pride 152 2016 /2017

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…

No one has a better appreciation of wonder than a young skier or snowboarder looking at a beautiful mountain through the Oakley Target Line S Goggles. These shades offer a compact fit for smaller face more→s, eyeglass compatibility, and a Plutonite lens that boosts contrast and color for crispy optics.

No one has a better appreciation of wonder than a young skier or snowboarder looking at a beautiful mountain through the Oakley Target Line S Goggles. These shades offer a compact fit for smaller face more→s, eyeglass compatibility, and a Plutonite lens that boosts contrast and color for crispy optics.

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.

Built for our most adventurous freeride and powder-seeking exploits, the Salomon Malamute Snowboard Boot offers unmatched support and performance as we hit the mountain. It features a stiff upper with more→an RPU reinforcement panel and power bar inserts for excellent support, while its grippy MTN GOAT rubber outsole keeps us from sliding around. With the fully heat moldable precision liner and OrthoLite Eco-Hybrid footbed, we are provided with an extra customizable fit for excellent comfort and performance.

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.

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.

The Trilogy Snowboard Binding from Union has proved itself worthy in the biggest battlegrounds of freestyle snowboarding. Beyond nailing a park-worthy design, Union also optimized it to help us ride a more→ny snow type in any weather with superior control. Union's popular Duraflex material, a stiffer flex, comfortably secure straps, and loads of other boot-gripping features make the Trilogy ready to embark on any of our epic riding quests.