Jones Stratos 162 2023 /2024

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: Built to fit over your glasses LumaLens renders premium color Thermal-formed cylindrical lens for wider viewing Anti-fog coating for optimal view Hydrophobic and oleophobic lens c more→oatings resist water, dirt, dust, and oil Hard coating on lens to resist scratching for unobstructed view Triple layer face foam lined with hypoallergenic microfleece Compatible with most helmets 2 year warranty

The Smith Squad MTB ChromaPop Goggle provides brilliant clarity and vibrant color rendition when you're ripping downhill over massive boulders, clearing bigger gaps in the bike park, and pushing your more→limits in the local enduro series. It's equipped with Smith's ChromaPop lens, which enhances color rendition and improves visual acuity—both of which are vital to seeing nuances in the trail and changes in terrain when you're moving at high speeds. Smith includes a spare clear lens for riding in low-light conditions. Both the ChromaPop and clear lens come with an anti-fog treatment, which prevents excessive sweat and condensation from obscuring your vision. Smith's Squad MTB Goggle is helmet co…

Setting out for no-frills, straightforward performance, Vans crafted the 2024 Encore OG BOA Snowboard Boot to strike gold on simplicity without cutting out the tech that riders love. These laid-back a more→ll-mountain boots feature a medium flex for versatility, a BOA Fit System with Coiler for a precision fit, and an ultra-comfy liner to prioritize out-of-the-box rideability. We appreciate that they're complete with the Vans-signature Waffle sole and side stripe for classic style and iconic performance that we can trust.

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.

ThirtyTwo made the Shifty BOA Snowboard Boot for general all-around comfort on the mountain. Its super-soft flex gives the new rider a forgiving performance and the jaded boarder a 'lax ride. The BOA more→Fit SYstem gets the boots on fast, keeps them tight, and lets us shed them quickly after long days. The Evolution Foam midsole is the cherry on top, giving us optimal cush below and keeping us going lap after lap.

The lighter version of the Jester, providing the same features for younger and lighter riders, is one of the most versatile freeride bindings on the market today, made for advanced to expert skiers. T more→he Griffon 13 is equipped with the Triple Pivot Elite toe and Inter Pivot 3 freeride heel. Both are light and stiff and deliver improved edge grip and control. In addition, the Anti Ice Rail ensures effortless scraping off snow and ice from the boot sole. Its Multinorm technology allows to adjust the binding to accommodate either touring, GripWalk or alpine boot sole norms. On top the Griffon 13 features enhanced screws and a centralized swing weight, ideal for spins & twists. Griffon 13 is available …

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 latest in the famous Juvy line, the K2 Juvy 4. 5 FDT Large Plate Ski shows why K2 has used that name for over a decade. This combination of a ski and binding thrives on newer skiers who are starti more→ng to put in multiple days a week on the slopes. The Duracap construction and composite core offer an easy-to-maneuver lightweight feel that is further bolstered by the short turn radius and forgiving rocker profile.

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…