Salomon Pulse 158W 2017 /2018

When peripheral vision is of the utmost important, don't toss on just any old goggle — reach for Smith's Squad XL MTB ChromaPop Goggle. These lofty goggles boast Smith's largest cylindrical frame, for more→vision that's unhindered in every direction. The massive cylindrical lens is made from molded Carbonic-X material that Smith crafts for its intense durability, so you know its tough enough to handle hard-hitting DH days, and cutting loose with park laps alike, and it still packs in Fox-X technology to keep your sweat from making things steamy. Smith's ChromaPop lens innovates your specs for crystal clear vision that adapts to changing lighting, so your vision can remain sharp from deep woods to…

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.

We always pull on the Julbo Sniper L Nordic Zebra Photochromic Goggles for our trips to the trailhead to help maximize our comfort and enjoyment on the trail. These goggles are built specifically for more→cross-country skiing thanks to a quickly ventilating lens that helps eliminate fogging on the uphill and cold air in our eyes on the downhill. The large spherical lenses boost our peripheral vision and provide clear optics that boost contrast on flat light days so that we can see minor imperfections in the trail and beat our own personal best.

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.

In the modern world of skiing boots like the Salomon Shift Pro 100 Ski Boot that can go from the resort to the backcountry are border line essential. In the resort the easily-manipulated yet powerful more→100 flex helps us drive our skis through variable conditions, while the My Custom Fit 4D liner keeps our toes warm and our heel locked firmly in place through it all. On the skin track, the Surelock walk mode lever immediately opens up a wide range of motion for effortless skinning and the 45mm power strap allows us to easily adjust the fit for climbing or descending.

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.