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Gear: 14 products for crushing powder days this season

Gear: 14 products for crushing powder days this season

One does not simply go shred pow without proper gear. To get it done right, you need a head-to-toe kit that’ll brave the elements and keep you lookin’ fly the whole time. With that in mind, take a gander at 14 products from evo, below.

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1. Candide 4.0 — Faction

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One of Candide Thovex’s signature skis with Verbier, Switzerland-based company Faction, the Candide 4.0 absolute plows through the pow. It has a 118-mm waist, ideal for deep snow but versatile enough for all conditions, accompanied by a rocker-camber-rocker profile and balsa wood core that promotes a mix of stability and playfulness.

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2. Vantage MIPS Helmet — Smith

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Stay safe and stylish with Smith’s Vantage helmet. It has two lightweight and durable shells—a tough ABS hardshell up top and a in-mold EPS liner down bottom—to make sure you’re protected and premium venting to avoid sweat and stink.

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3. I/O7 Goggles — Smith

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A good pair of goggles is crucial to a great day skiing pow. Enter the I/O7, an amazing offering from Smith. These puppies have a wide field of view, easy-to-use lens change system and a ChromaPop lens that increases color and clarity for those extra-stormy days.

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4. Pilot Crew Sweatshirt — Oakley

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This sweatshirt from Oakley serves as an ideal midlayer, highlighted by a DWR finish that repels moisture exceptionally well. Not to mention, it’s got some serious style that you can rock all the way to the streets.

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5. Helm GORE-TEX Lobster Mittens — Armada

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Warmth and functionality combine forces with this impressive mitt from Armada. It sports an insulated GORE-TEX insert to keep your digits cozy and a lobster-style finger allows for easy gripping. They’re also waterproof and windproof; nothing gets through these things.

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6. Contra Long-Sleeve Crew Top — Armada

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Made of 100-percent polyester and accented with a rad camo pattern, this baselayer from Armada simply rocks. No tight-fitting awkwardness on this thing, either; a traditional, loose fit ensures you’re comfortable all [powder] day long.

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7. Ridge Gloves — Flylow

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Not everyone wants a super-fancy, super-flashy glove. We hear you, and give you the Ridge Gloves from Flylow. They rock a simple, Kincos-style look, but also boast plenty of warmth and protection to keep you shredding till the lifts stop turning.

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8. Chapter GORE-TEX Jacket — Armada

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You certainly know Armada for its top-performing ski collection, but have you tried the brand’s outerwear? Start with this jacket, equipped with a GORE-TEX Membrane that’s waterproof, windproof and breathable all at once. Inside, a mesh lining provides supreme comfort, supplemented by a plethora of useful pockets.

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9. Atlantis GORE-TEX Pants — Armada

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Keep your legs warm and your tush dry on the deepest of pow days with the Atlantis pant. This garment sports a windproof, waterproof, breathable membrane and a mesh lining with a brushed tricot seat.

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10. Contra 3/4 Pants — Armada

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When the snow is deep and all you want to do is shred, there’s nothing worse than having your baselayers all bunched up in your ski boots. Avoid that nonsense with Armada’s 3/4 length Contra pants, made of warm, dry Polartec Power Dry Fleece.

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11. Heli Pro 20L Backpack — Dakine

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You need a whole lot of gear for a successful pow day, and to keep it all organized, a proper backpack is clutch to have along for the ride. Choose the Heli Pro 20L, set up with a diagonal ski-carry system, hydration compatibility, a rescue whistle and more.

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12. Pivot 18 Bindings — LOOK

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The last thing you want on a pow day is unreliable bindings. Make the right call and go with LOOK’s Pivot 18. This is a classic piece of gear skiers have trusted for many years, offering true durability and energy transfer all over the mountain.

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13. Il Moro T ID Ski Boots — Dalbello

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This is Tanner Hall’s boot of choice, and that’s really all we need to tell you about it… But, here’s some more: a 120 flex provides plenty of stability, ID Max liners boast serious comfort, and a My Fit system hugs your heels, ankles and toes perfectly, resulting in prime power transmission.

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14. Pollard Carbon Adjustable Ski Poles — Line

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Switch from tour-mode to shred-mode seamlessly with these lightweight and stylin’ poles from Line. They’re designed by the one and only Eric Pollard, too—one of the most legendary powder skiers of all time.

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