Gallery: Get Wicked Gnar With This Season's Best Snowboarding Gear
Volcom01volcom-td2-jacket
__Volcom TD2 Jacket__Waterproof and breathable don’t mean feeling like you’re wrapped up in a straightjacket anymore. [The TD2](http://www.volcom.com/td2-jkt-887188126439.html) is made up of 4-way stretch material, so you can windmill all you want as you cartwheel down a double black diamond. Details like an integrated facemask, mesh pit zips, and brushed tricot hand pockets make this one of our favorite jackets. $550
RIDE02ride-fuse-boots
__RIDE Fuse boot__If you’re having trouble deciding between BOA and traditional lacing, Ride’s new [free ride boot](http://ridesnowboards.com/boots/fuse?color=black) gives you the best of both worlds. It combines BOA lacing in the tongue for a snug fit and reduced heel slippage and traditional lacing on the boot’s upper. The urethane injected tongue provides a mix of cushioning and stiff response while you ride. $300
RIDE03ride-alter-ego
__RIDE Alter Ego__Looking for a versatile board? The [Alter Ego](http://ridesnowboards.com/snowboards/alter-ego) is the one. It sports an adjustable swallowtail that can be tweaked to ride everything from powder to groomed trails. Open the tail up for a floatier feel on powder days, or lock it down tight for stomping jumps or charging hard-packed snow. $550
RIDE04ride-1415-bankrobber-pant-onyx-black
__RIDE Bank Robber Pant__Our opinions are split on skinny jeans. If you’re a fan, [the Bank Robber](http://ridesnowboards.com/outerwear/bankrobber-pant?color=onyx-black) is the best way to rock the slim fit on the mountain. Seam-taped, stretchy 10k/8k waterproof/breathable shell material hugs your legs without restricting mobility. $180
Osprey05osprey-abs-kode-22+10
__Osprey ABS Kode 22 +10__ Osprey’s [backcountry pack](http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/group/vertical_endeavors__snowplay/kode_abs_compatible_s $eries) is a great piece for splitboard touring—large enough for backpacking, with all the tweaks and tools for snowboarding. Thoughtful features like wet/dry gear organization, ABS compatibility, and the ability to expand to a 32-liter pack make it a great way to haul your essentials with you on a day trip. $200
Lib Tech06Lib-tech-travis-rice-gold
__Lib Tech Travis Rice Gold Member__Forgoing the more common rounded edges, [Travis Rice’s signature board](http://www.lib-tech.com/snowboards/travis-rice-gold-member/) opts instead for a more pointed approach. According to Lib Tech, the Gold Member’s tips are shaved down to cut weight and reduce spin resistance in the park, while the serrated edges bite into icy stretches of terrain. $840
K207k2-lien-at-binding
__K2 Lien AT Binding__[The Lien’s](http://en-us.k2snowboarding.com/bindings/lien-at?color=black) Tripod base plate sports three “Power Transmission Pods” that transfer energy from the three pressure points in your foot (the heel and the balls of your big and little toes) for a fast response to your motions on top of the board. Bonus: The perforated highback not only cuts weight, but it looks cool as hell. $250
Jones Snowboards08jones-mountain-surfer
__Jones Mountain Surfer__Want to go back to snowboarding’s roots? [Here is a surfboard for snow](http://www.jonessnowboards.com/Mountain-Surfer.html). Literally. Shaped by San Diego-based surfboard shaper Chris Christensen, this short (4’6") all-wood board sports a Swallowtail design and metal binding clips, a foam traction pad, and a leash so your board doesn’t hit the bottom of the mountain before you do. $350
Gnu09gnu-space-case
__Gnu Space Case__Symmetry takes a backseat with [this freestyle board](http://www.gnu.com/snowboards/forest-baileys-space-case/) from Gnu. Based on the fact that heel- and toe-side carving require different motions, the the tips of the Space Case are angled to the toe side, which gives the board more toe edge contact than heel edge, resulting in more biomechanically sound carving in either direction. $580
Gilson Boards10Gilson Boards-Line Up-
__Gilson Signature Pro__Newcomer company Gilson’s [Signature park board](http://www.gilsonboards.com/snowboards/signature-pro) sports a raised center, which means the edges don’t have contact with the snow until you carve, giving you control over whether your board feels buttery or responsive. More importantly, it greatly reduces the likelihood of you ever catching an edge again. $490
Burton11split-board
__ Burton Family Tree Landlord Split Snowboard __This gallery wouldn’t be complete without a split, and Burton’s [Family Tree Landlord](http://www.burton.com/default/family-tree-landlord-split-snowboard/W15-132151.html?q=landlord%20split ) is lightweight, responsive, and it looks sweet as hell. The board rides the balance between stiff and aggressive and loose and floaty, so you float over powder and hit natural features with confidence. $800
Black Diamond12blackdiamond-saga-40
__Black Diamond Saga 40 Jetpack__ The [Saga 40](http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/ski-packs/saga-40-jetforce-BD681303_cfg.html#start=1) is the best pack you’ll find for the biggest of backcountry lines. Features like the integrated JetForce repackable avalanche airbag, front-load and back panel access to gear, and horizontal board carry for snowmobile travel make this the bag for the most hardcore backcountry rider. $1,300
Airblaster13airblaster-yeti-jacket-3L
__Airblaster Yeti Jacket 3L__What happens to all the scrap material when other companies make Gore-Tex jackets? The guys at Airblaster rescue it and make their own jackets. [The Yeti](http://www.myairblaster.com/collections/sasquatch/products/yet-jacket-3l?c=Buddy%20Green) comes with all of the properties of a Gore-Tex jacket except for the license (they call it Backdoor-Tex) and the high price tag. $319
686.com14686-authentic-smarty-cargo-3-in-1-pants-tomato
__686 Authentic Smarty Slim Cargo Pants__The [Smarty Slims](http://686.com/products/men/outerwear/pants/kcr207a-authentic-smarty-cargo-pant/gunmetal-canvas-camo) come with a removable fleece inner to add some warmth to the waterproof outer shell. Hot day? Pull the liner and wear the shell. Cold night? Wear the fleece liners to bed. These pants have you covered. Literally. $220
