Ride Zero 147 2021 /2022

The Giro Axis Goggles feature an unobstructed field of view combined with Giro’s quick-change lens system (two lenses included) for speedy swaps when stormy weather threatens to obstruct your vision. more→This lens system features four snap pins and self-locating magnets, so you can quickly pop off your lens and snap in another without prying excessively or worrying about moisture coming through the lens-to-frame interface. The Axis Goggles are a hybrid between Giro’s popular Block and Contact Goggles, providing a modern take on the classic cylindrical design. Giro’s Expansion View Technology drastically increases your field of view, so you can easily locate on-snow obstacles, avoid upcoming cliff …

No one has a better appreciation of wonder than a young skier or snowboarder looking at a beautiful mountain through the Oakley Target Line S Goggles. These shades offer a compact fit for smaller face more→s, eyeglass compatibility, and a Plutonite lens that boosts contrast and color for crispy optics.

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.

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.

Hybrid boots are going nowhere and it is in large part due to boots like the Scarpa 4-Quattro SL Alpine Touring Boot. This boot takes a trusted 2-piece, 4-buckle design that boasts a 120 flex that is more→at the top of the power and stiffness category. We really like how they took this trusted design and slapped a versatile combination of a Gripwalk sole and tech inserts that let us trust these at the resort and in the backcountry.

thirtytwo's Shifty BOA Snowboard Boot is a classic for beginning riders and those who prefer a more easy-going flex. With the Comfort fit liner, easy-to-control stiffness, and even easier-to-manage BO more→A Fit System, we're locked in and ready for a day full of park and powder.

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.