Never Summer Proto Slinger 156 2023 /2024

The Sequence OTG Goggles provide a comfy, over-the-glasses fit and a contrast-enhancing, color-popping visual experience thanks to Smith's coveted ChromaPop technology. These mid-sized goggles offer a more→helmet-compatible, pressure-free fit that lets our glasses sit comfortably, while fog- and distortion-free lenses give us razor-sharp optics on the mountain.

When heading to the mountain, being comfortable in all aspects is a must — that includes keeping your bank account in a happy place. Giro's Ringo Goggles offer clear vision, and seamless compatibility more→with Giro helmets, all without breaking the bank, so you can focus on riding with a care-free mind.

Just as an airline pilot needs a clear view of his landing, so do riders at resorts around the world need a clean sight on their next lift line. Oakley made its Flight Path Goggles with a generously-s more→ized frame, expanding your field-of-view at all angles, and it includes the beloved Prizm lens—making the subtle things in your path stand out even when the light is low. Please note: Oakley updated its sizing nomenclature in the 2021/2022 season. These Oakley Flight Path Goggles will arrive with either L or XL packaging and will have a similar fit.

The X2 is an introductory touring boot with warmth and stability for all-around use. The boot's tall cuff and zip-up lace cover seal out snow, while a Thinsulate lining wraps your foot for warmth. The more→touring-specific sole and lateral heel support provide stability for all-around trail skiing.

Our favorite option for learning to ride, The Shifty Snowboard Boot is stuffed with an incredible amount of comfort and convenience. Inside the Shifty, ThirtyTwo's microfleece-lined Comfort Fit liner more→provides a cozy-warm feel without irritation. This liner is comprised of Intuition foam for an adaptive, heat-moldable fit that wraps our feet in heavenly comfort and molds to the unique contours of our feet as we ride throughout the season. Its internal lacing system tightens over the liner to eliminate heel lift, and the comfy Evolution Foam sole softly cushions and reliably grips on icy walkways.

The Salomon S/Pro MV 80 CS GW Ski Boot is an ideal boot for learners who are gaining confidence on the slopes. The soft 80 flex easily moves with us as we turn down the mountain, and the Fiberglass Co more→reframe supports our legs and offers security. The Custom Shell HD and My CustomFit 3D allow us to personalize the fit, eliminating pressure points and ensuring that we have a lovely day on the mountain.

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.

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.