Ride Benchwarmer 151 2022 /2023

From laying first tracks to navigating chopped runs, the Moment Goggles give us the truth of the terrain. With a detail-enhancing, distortion-free lens on our side, we see every new mogul that tries t more→o take us by surprise, while the suspension-like frame hugs our face without any distracting pressure.

Taking the Fall Line refers to taking the most directly downhill path down the mountain, which is why the Oakley Fall Line XM Prizm Goggles will be the perfect addition to your hard-charging runs down more→steep cruisers. Their Prizm lens technology enhances both contrast visual clarity to help you identify changes in snow conditions so you can react to them faster when you're sailing down the slopes. Their wide, cylindrical lens gives you a large field of vision for better downhill safety, while anti-fog coating ensures that you won't have to deal with cloudy vision when you're working hard. With a flexible frame and moisture-wicking face-foam these goggles will sit comfortably on your face, and …

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 Burton Ruler BOA Snowboard Boot is the epitome of control, providing a stately platform for new and old shredders looking to step up their skills. Starting from the top, the Dual Zone BOA Fit Syst more→em allows us to find the most optimal fit, thanks to micro-adjustable dials that independently alter the upper and lower zones of the boot. Durable materials and a versatile medium flex keep us confident to traverse off-piste and into the park. For maximum comfort, Burton equipped these boots with heat-trapping features: 3M Thinsulate insulation, soft Man Fur lining, and heat-reflective materials ensure cold toes are never a worry.

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.

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.