Ride Kink 143 2023 /2024

Winds might be whipping snow all along the ridge, but we can see clearly in Oakley's Target Line M Goggles. Even after we're sweating from hiking up the mountain, the Target Line's anti-fog coating en more→sures fog-free vision. We also appreciate the strap's helmet-compatible adjustability mixed with a cushy face foam that feels secure whether we're playing it safe or rocking a beanie.

Smith took everything we love about the standard 4D MAG Goggles and decreased the size for smaller faces to create the 4D MAG S Goggles. BirdsEye Vision technology opens up our peripherals so that w more→e can drop in with confidence. Smith's coveted ChromoPop lenses and world-class ventilation system deliver sharp optics and a fog-free fit.

The Fovea Clarity Goggles provide the attention to detail we’ve come to expect from POC, boasting Toric Clarity lenses with anti-fog and scratch-free coatings for lasting color enhancement. These spec more→ial edition POW Collab goggles boast the Protect Our Winters badge right on the strap, to show your support for the brand’s sustainability efforts.

thirtytwo brings convenience to riders new and old in the Shifty BOA Snowboard Boot. With a soft flex, comfort-focused liner, and lightning-fast BOA Fit System, learners can progress with ease and exp more→erienced shredders can enjoy the comfort of this easy-going boot.

From peak to park to pow, all the zones on the mountain are easier to navigate when we're locked into the thirtytwo Lashed Double BOA Snowboard Boot. With a versatile medium flex and micro-adjustable more→zonal Boa laces, this boot ensures our feet are feeling fine no matter the terrain. Supportive backstays and independent eyestays keep the boot responsive and evenly flexing long beyond opening day, and the thermo-moldable Team Fit liner fits the contours of our feet to eliminate rubbing and sliding within the boot.

ThirtyTwo's comfortable and convenient Shifty BOA Snowboard Boot is a go-to, thanks to its versatile design. Even if cruddy conditions have us second-guessing, the motley of features in the Shifty wil more→l push us onward and up the lift for a fun day of riding. A soft flex mixed with a plush insole maximizes comfort around the ankles while lending forgiveness for minute errors when turning. And the BOA dial maxes the convenience factor, letting us adjust the fit or fly in and out of the boot in micro-seconds.

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.

The latest in the famous Juvy line, the K2 Juvy 4. 5 FDT Large Plate Ski shows why K2 has used that name for over a decade. This combination of a ski and binding thrives on newer skiers who are starti more→ng to put in multiple days a week on the slopes. The Duracap construction and composite core offer an easy-to-maneuver lightweight feel that is further bolstered by the short turn radius and forgiving rocker profile.