Nidecker Merc 156L 2023 /2024

For a larger fit that still looks sleek, we pull on the O Frame 2. 0 Pro XL. The flexible frame hugs our face seamlessly, even on especially frigid days, while its low-profile build increases our fiel more→d of view. With dual vents, an anti-fog coating, and a moisture-wicking lining, these goggles keep our window lucid.

For a larger fit that still looks sleek, we pull on the O Frame 2. 0 Pro XL. The flexible frame hugs our face seamlessly, even on especially frigid days, while its low-profile build increases our fiel more→d of view. With dual vents, an anti-fog coating, and a moisture-wicking lining, these goggles keep our window lucid.

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.

Back for another year, this iteration of the Scarpa Maestrale Alpine Touring Boot offers more uphill speed than ever before, yet it maintains the backcountry control it is known for. The uphill speed more→is created by the Pebax Rnew shell with carbon reinforcement in the lower boot and the 61° range of motion provided by the burly walk mode lever. On the downhill, the 110 flex allows us to drive our skis with minimal energy loss, the Pro Flex Touring liner molds to our feet to lock our heels in place, and the 16° of forward lean creates a traditional alpine stance that we can trust in spicy situations.

With a plush fit and feel, thirtytwo's 2024 Shifty Snowboard Boot boasts a Comfort liner that's lined with micro-fleece for a cozy-warm feel without irritation. This liner is comprised of Intuition fo more→am for an adaptive, heat-moldable fit that wraps our feet in heavenly comfort. The Shifty is finished with an internal lacing system that tightens over the liner to eliminate heel lift, as well as an impact-absorbing STI Evolution Foam outsole for plentiful grip across icy parking lots and sidewalks.

Built for all-mountain shredding, the thirtytwo Lashed Double BOA Bradshaw Snowboard Boot keeps us comfortable and supported as we spend our days at our favorite resort. The BOA® Fit System featuring more→Dual Zone H4 Coiler dial and TX3 lace provides a secure fit that is easy to adjust on the fly, while the 3D molded tongue and Team Internal Harness provide the support and even flex we need to conquer any line. With thirtytwo's Team Fit, we are able to further customize our fit with a heat moldable liner and heel hold kit.

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.