Salomon Assassin 158 2017 /2018

The first powder day after a long dry spell can turn to low-viz pretty quickly. Pull the Smith Squad XL ChromaPop Goggles over our eyes and head into the madness with fellow powder-starved comrades. B more→oasting the largest cylindrical lens in Smith's fleet, the Squad XL delivers an expanded field of vision, so we spot those sneaky freeriders trying to snake our line in our peripherals. Smith's signature ChromaPop lens enhances color and detail, even if we spend most of our day in the white room. Anti-fog technology on the inner lens keeps things clear while we're huffing and puffing up the bootpack, and the silicone-backed strap holds our goggles secure if we decide to go big and eat it right …

An almost-frameless cylindrical goggle with a downright vast field of vision, the SHRED Amazify Goggle delivers uncompromising style and performance every day you bring it to the mountain. The lens bl more→ocks out 100% of all harmful UVA, UVB, and UVC rays, and is also coated with anti-fog treatment to deliver crystal clear sight even when you start to work up a sweat. If you're putting in work in the mogul fields, rely on the Grip-On straps to provide the necessary grip for a no-slip fit. On top of a mountain, just before sending a cliff, is a bad place and time for your vision to get warped, so SHRED utilized its patented NODISTORTION technology to ensure your lens doesn't deform and your vision …

The Line Miner Prizm Goggle from Oakley are perfect for your little grom who rides in big ways. Equipped with Oakley's Prizm lenses that maximize contrast between colors, the Line Miner will keep rock more→s and roots visible as your mini charges down runs. It's streamlined design sits close to their face for increased peripheral vision and the moisture wicking face foam gives all day comfort so they can keep pushing their limits. Dual vents and an F3 anti-fog coating keep the lenses clear and the silicone-backed strap stays secure on their helmet as they take off down their favorite run.

With a plush fit and feel, thirtytwo's 2024 Shifty Snowboard Boot boasts a Comfort liner that's lined with micro-fleece for a cozy-warm feel without irritation. This liner is comprised of Intuition fo more→am for an adaptive, heat-moldable fit that wraps our feet in heavenly comfort. The Shifty is finished with an internal lacing system that tightens over the liner to eliminate heel lift, as well as an impact-absorbing STI Evolution Foam outsole for plentiful grip across icy parking lots and sidewalks.

The ThirtyTwo Lashed Double BOA Powell Snowboard Boot delivers all-mountain comfort and performance. We love dialing in our perfect fit with the dual-zone BOA Fit System, and the Team Fit liner is hea more→t-moldable for a completely customized fit. The versatile medium flex excels from park to pow and everything in between.

There are so many ways we could analyze and admire the comfortable features of the STW Double Boa Snowboard Boot, whether we're looking at its heat-moldable Intuition liner or the microfleece lining t more→hat keeps our toes warm. But to really seal the deal, thirtytwo gave the STW a makeover with a Dual BOA Fit System at the top of the boot so we can now lock in a perfect fit and control upper stability independent of each other. Definitely a win for our feet.

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.