Nitro Ripper Youth 142 2014 /2015

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 Line Miner XM Prizm Goggles were created to improve upon Oakley's top-tier eyewear. This design has been pulled in tight, improving peripheral vision while fighting fog. These goggles have a highl more→y functional shape that aligns closely with most helmets, often providing a chill-free fit. Oakley Prizm lenses are engineered to amplify contrast and function in a variety of light and snow conditions, but for ideal performance, the lens can be swapped out to best match our visibility needs.

We like The Smith Vogue Goggle because it brings Smiths legendary lens performance with a price tag that is more approachable for casual skiers and boarders. The Cylindrical lens prevents warping whil more→e we are sliding down the hill and the small face size fits comfortably with most helmets on the market today.

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.

When the goods are deep in the backcountry, we pull on the Tecnica Zero G Peak Boot and get to walking. These boots are designed for lightweight setups that help us walk further than ever before. The more→carbon fiber construction keeps the weight down while the simple buckle system ensures we can keep our feet warm, comfortable, and blister-free from the first stride to the last turn.

In the modern world of skiing boots like the Salomon Shift Pro 100 Ski Boot that can go from the resort to the backcountry are border line essential. In the resort the easily-manipulated yet powerful more→100 flex helps us drive our skis through variable conditions, while the My Custom Fit 4D liner keeps our toes warm and our heel locked firmly in place through it all. On the skin track, the Surelock walk mode lever immediately opens up a wide range of motion for effortless skinning and the 45mm power strap allows us to easily adjust the fit for climbing or descending.

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 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.