Nidecker Sensor 147 2020 /2021

Never miss a hidden side trail through the trees again with the SPY Legacy Goggle. Whether we're just taking in the view from the top of the chairlift or we're headed down a rocky trail and avoiding h more→idden hazards, the Legacy Goggle's wide field of view ensures that we can take in the full picture whenever we hit the slopes. The low-profile, spherical lenses offer a clear, non-distorted view for optimal visibility all over the mountain. Outfitted with SPY's Happy Lens Technology for boosted color contrast and UV protection, these goggles light our path down the mountain.

For comfort, protection, and crispy optics, we outfit our grom with Smith's Glide Jr. Mips Helmet + Snowday Goggles. The low-profile helmet doesn't strain their neck and features a plush lining to kee more→p their ears cozy, along with eight fixed vents to stop sweat from matting their hair. The wide-view, anti-fog goggles integrate seamlessly with the helmet, lining up perfectly with the AirEvac ventilation system for a second defense against fogging.

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.

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.

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.

From morning warmups at the Nordic Track to a weekend skiing to a backcountry yurt, the Escape Outpath booth is built to get it done. It combines a warm layer of Thinsulate insulation to keep you warm more→, while SensiFit construction wraps your foot for a supportive fit all day.

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.

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.