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When we're flying around the resort, we wanna make sure our cockpit has the best visibility. That's why we'll be wearing the Oakley Flight Deck Prizm Goggles. A large frameless design opens up our fie more→ld of view, and special Prizm lenses boost our sight making sure no knolls are hidden ever again.

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.

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 …

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.

For crushing park laps, dialing in new skills, and deep, surfy carving, we prefer the soft flex of the ThirtyTwo STW Double BOA Snowboard Boot. This boot offers an easy-going and forgiving feel as w more→e maneuver rails and runs, but the dual-zone BOA lacing keeps us locked in and ready for anything. Comfort-focused features around the foot let us ride for hours.

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.

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.