Volkl Squad Prime 155 2015 /2016

With more than 3 different shades, PROTON goes for color: now that's what I call pleasure! And pleasure that lasts all day as it can even be fitted with a ChromaKids photochromic lens to adapt to any more→changes in the light. Its wide field of vision and perfect helmet compatibility will allow 8 to 12-year-olds to ski comfortably, whatever the weather.

Never miss a hidden side trail through the trees again with the SPY Legacy Goggle. Whether we're just taking in the view from the top of the chairlift or we're headed down a rocky trail and avoiding h more→idden hazards, the Legacy Goggle's wide field of view ensures that we can take in the full picture whenever we hit the slopes. The low-profile, spherical lenses offer a clear, non-distorted view for optimal visibility all over the mountain. Outfitted with SPY's Happy Lens Technology for boosted color contrast and UV protection, these goggles light our path down the mountain.

No one has a better appreciation of wonder than a young skier or snowboarder looking at a beautiful mountain through the Oakley Target Line S Goggles. These shades offer a compact fit for smaller face more→s, eyeglass compatibility, and a Plutonite lens that boosts contrast and color for crispy optics.

Scarpa's Maestrale XT Ski Boot is our maestro for conducting rhythmic wiggles across the backcountry. It's the best baton for master conductors creating art down snowy summits. We love its smooth, pro more→gressive 130+ flex that offers the performance needed for aggressive descents, and a carbon-infused construction keeps the boot's weight low for comfy ascents. A roomy 101mm last and thermo-moldable liner further enhances uphill comfort, and the walk mode maintains an excellent range of motion. Underfoot, Vibram's rubber sole mixes with Scarpa's TOP85 compound for greater durability that doesn't inhibit overall traction. This is the boot to conquer icy, rocky summits as well as float deep powder …

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.

Boasting over two decades of experience, the Vans 2024 Hi-Standard OG Snowboard Boots are back again with top-tier comfort and freestyle performance. The go-to boots for many Vans pro riders, the Hi-S more→tandard OGs have a lightweight design and medium flex to help us excel in the park and dominate the streets. The traditional lacing system features double-posted gripping lace hooks that prevent the laces from slipping, so your boots stay tight from first run to last, and impact-absorbing V1 POPCUSH footbeds help fight fatigue through long resort days.

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.