Santa Cruz Skata Curb 163 2016 /2017

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: In skiing and snowboarding, taking the Fall Line refers to the line down a mountain that is most directly downhill Inspired by Line Miner and fusing the large ?eld of view from a more→rimless goggle Latest addition to Oakley’s “LINE SERIES” of cylindrical style snow goggles Medium-sized Optimized for a wide variety of faces and is engineered to ?t perfectly with most helmets Designed with Oakley’s Ridgelock Technology, changing lenses is quick and easy while still allowing for a complete lens seal to prevent harsh conditions from penetrating into your goggle Available in Prizm™ Lens Technology options Microbag included for storage and lens cleaning Discreet frame notches at temples…

From lazy laps to hard charges, the SPY+ Marauder SE Goggles illuminate every dip, bump, and drop on our line, all while keeping the fringe of our vision clear with their frameless design and ultra-wi more→de lens. The slighter build and plush foam allow for a flush fit against our smaller face, and the bonus lens lets us keep up with conditions when shredding bell to bell.

Frames are a thing of the past and the Giro Contour RS Goggles show why. The frame-less design offers a clean style and outrageously wide peripheral vision, while the magnetic lenses let us change len more→ses while the sun goes in and out from behind winter clouds.

Everything about the Scarpa F1 Alpine Touring Boot encourages swift skiing and skinning through the backcountry and beyond. Its Grilamid construction includes Scarpa's Carbon Core for enhanced rigidit more→y at a ridiculously low weight, and while you won't feel heavy-footed on the ascent, you'll also feel light and nimble on the descent with a moderate 95 flex. A wide last gives a roomy space for your foot stay comfy on extremely long tours, and the Intuition Pro Flex Evo liner is heat-moldable for a custom fit for even greater comfort. Scarpa updates this year's model with a Carbon Core Evo backbone that ensures a consistent 95 flex. Unlike walk modes with flimsy pins, the F1's burly latch also …

By taking inspiration straight from the skate park, Deeluxe's DNA Snowboard Boots are the ultimate pair for thrashing the streets or the resort's terrain park. The base of the boot features a super-gr more→ippy Skate Flex sole, providing the board feel for freestyle riding on and off the mountain. The Jib Tongue is thin, providing a direct boot-to-binding connection for enhanced power transfer without stiffening the boot. The hybrid lacing system is the icing on top, with a BOA Fit System dial locking our heel in place and traditional laces providing a customizable fit with reliable, old-school tech.

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

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.

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.