Nidecker Axis 158 2011 /2012

An almost-frameless cylindrical goggle with a downright vast field of vision, the SHRED Amazify Goggle delivers uncompromising style and performance every day you bring it to the mountain. The lens bl more→ocks out 100% of all harmful UVA, UVB, and UVC rays, and is also coated with anti-fog treatment to deliver crystal clear sight even when you start to work up a sweat. If you're putting in work in the mogul fields, rely on the Grip-On straps to provide the necessary grip for a no-slip fit. On top of a mountain, just before sending a cliff, is a bad place and time for your vision to get warped, so SHRED utilized its patented NODISTORTION technology to ensure your lens doesn't deform and your vision …

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.

The Giro Axis Goggles feature an unobstructed field of view combined with Giro’s quick-change lens system (two lenses included) for speedy swaps when stormy weather threatens to obstruct your vision. more→This lens system features four snap pins and self-locating magnets, so you can quickly pop off your lens and snap in another without prying excessively or worrying about moisture coming through the lens-to-frame interface. The Axis Goggles are a hybrid between Giro’s popular Block and Contact Goggles, providing a modern take on the classic cylindrical design. Giro’s Expansion View Technology drastically increases your field of view, so you can easily locate on-snow obstacles, avoid upcoming cliff …

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 Vans Hi-Standard OG Snowboard Boot brings the street style we love to the mountain with its classic Vans design and comfortable fit. They feature a medium flex that provides both support and play, more→making it ideal for stomping tricks in the park and ripping down groomers alike. We like the traditional lacing system for providing us with the ability to tighten or loosen certain areas for optimal riding comfort, and we also like the comfort and flex the V1 UltraCush Liner brings.

thirtytwo brings convenience to riders new and old in the Shifty BOA Snowboard Boot. With a soft flex, comfort-focused liner, and lightning-fast BOA Fit System, learners can progress with ease and exp more→erienced shredders can enjoy the comfort of this easy-going boot.

Union's Juliet Snowboard Binding is a versatile all-mountain binding built to perform in various terrains, from stomping tricks in the park to controlled carving on the fresh groomers. Thermo-formed E more→VA bushings on the Stage 5 Duraflex baseplate dampen vibrations to keep our bodies free of fatigue, while the Stage 11 Duraflex highback maintains consistent flex no matter how cold the mountain gets.

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.