Ride Zero 159 2021 /2022

Perfect for kids in the eight to thirteen age range, the Giro Stomp Goggle is great for skiers and snowboarders as they progress from the green circles to the black diamonds and even the terrain park. more→This goggle provides a wide field of vision that lets them clearly see where they’re going, and it has clean, stylish looks that they won’t outgrow.

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 …

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.

From peak to park to pow, all the zones on the mountain are easier to navigate when we're locked into the Lashed Double BOA Snowboard Boot. With a versatile medium flex and micro-adjustable zonal Boa more→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.

We like to adventure beyond the beaten path and dip into the unknown whenever possible, but that doesn’t mean we want gear that’s unfamiliar or wavers under pressure, which is why we’re fans of the Ro more→ssignol XC 5. These stable and supportive XC touring boots provide a tall cuff and a 3D reinforced heel for lateral stability while you dip into the deeper snow beyond the track.

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 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 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.