Nidecker Elle 155 2019 /2020

The first powder day after a long dry spell can turn to low-viz pretty quickly. Pull the Smith Squad XL ChromaPop Goggles over our eyes and head into the madness with fellow powder-starved comrades. B more→oasting the largest cylindrical lens in Smith's fleet, the Squad XL delivers an expanded field of vision, so we spot those sneaky freeriders trying to snake our line in our peripherals. Smith's signature ChromaPop lens enhances color and detail, even if we spend most of our day in the white room. Anti-fog technology on the inner lens keeps things clear while we're huffing and puffing up the bootpack, and the silicone-backed strap holds our goggles secure if we decide to go big and eat it right …

With a design inspired by the helmet visors of fighter pilots, the Oakley Flight Deck M Prizm Goggle delivers a wide-open peripheral and downward line of vision for spotting all of your lines on the m more→ountain. The Prizm lens blocks strategic wavelengths along the color spectrum to maximize the contrast of colors, making every little detail of the terrain in front of you pop. Just like the full-sized Flight Deck, the M separates itself from the pack with a clean-cut frameless design and offers super fast and easy lens changing through its lens sub-frame attachment.

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.

Don't listen to the try-hards that preach about 130 flex boots, many skiers are way better off in a softer boot like the Rossignol Hi-Speed Pro 100 MV Ski Boot. The 100 flex of this boot offers power more→when you need it and forgiveness when things go wrong, while the 100mm mid-volume last keeps your feet in place and pressure-free throughout long days.

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.

thirtytwo's Shifty BOA Snowboard Boot is a classic for beginning riders and those who prefer a more easy-going flex. With the Comfort fit liner, easy-to-control stiffness, and even easier-to-manage BO more→A Fit System, we're locked in and ready for a day full of park and powder.

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.