GEAR OF THE YEAR Ski & Snowboard Buyer's Guide
SKIING
Ready to update your ski or snowboard gear? Late winter is prime time to buy. Why? Sales! Find great deals on current season gear from our favorite makers. If you’re shopping for new ski boots, flip to page 22 to get the proper fit before you buy.
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1. Burton Anon Nova MIPS Helmet Made of a hybrid 50-50 shell construction for durability and performance, this has the MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) to protect your smart parts and the Boa tightening system for dialing in a perfect fit. $219 burton.com 2. Burton Anon Goggle and MFI Facemask Made to pair with the Anon Magnetic Facemask Integration (MFI) system, the mask seals to the goggles seamlessly and has triplelayer face foam for comfort. The Anon goggles feature Magna-Tech lenses that you can easily swap dependent on the conditions. $229–$299 burton.com
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3. Patagonia Capilene Air Baselayers Made from New Zealand’s finest merino wool and blended with Patagonia’s Capilene recycled polyester for all-day warmth and comfort. $85–$149 patagonia.com 4. Obermeyer Women’s Trine Jacket Features two-way stretch and HydroBlock Twill Weave technology, which uses fully coated hydrophobic laminations and a DWR polymer coating to keep you warm and dry…and let’s be honest, cute. $229 obermeyer.com 5. Arc’teryx Men’s Sabre AR Jacket Ideal for both resort and backcountry skiing, this storm-ready GORE-TEX shell is wind- and waterproof, breathable, and packed with bonuses: built-in Recco reflector, RFID pass pocket, and watertight zippers to keep everything dry. $625 arcteryx.com
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6. Salomon QST Snow Pant AdvancedSkin Dry fabric keeps you dry while AdvancedSkin Warm insulation keeps out the cold. Tailored at the knee for a comfortable, flattering fit. For men and women. $225-$275 salomon.com 7. Nordica Women’s Promachine 105 Boots Great for intermediate-expert skiers who want a slightly softer flex. The 3D cork fit liner molds to your feet without heat, and it’s Isotherm and Primaloft insulated to keep this slim boot dry and warm. $549 nordica.com 8. Volkl Men’s Katana V.Werks Skis A 3D ridge carbon design with full rocker make these lightweight skis fun to ride, but they can also speed down groomers. The early rise is very progressive so they float like crazy. $1,199 volkl.com 9. Leki Carbon 14 S Ski Poles Made of 100% pure carbon, these ultralight poles have aerodynamic, four-finger grooves, and you can mount your Leki GoPro adapter to them. $149 leki.com
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