Spy Optic Apollo Goggles ($190) is the first snow goggle on the market to feature a multibase lens called, Mosaic, to provide maximum peripheral vision in a compact frame. The goggle also features a Magnesium/Grilamid hinge that turns 360 degrees under any kind of movement for better comfort and easy fitting under a helmet.

Meet the lightest and most advanced snowboard ever produced. The K2 Zero Snowboard ($700) has been designed from the ground up to be the board of choice for the unrelenting performance seekers and the environmentally conscious alike. With lightweight precision, powerful response and buttery smooth performance in an entirely new package. Using K2′s feather light Tek Style topsheet, silicone-printing and touches of bamboo, the zero is super minimal and eco conscious from top to bottom.

Burton’s slogan “It’s always snowing somewhere” just give us an excuse to display the Burton Ion Boots 2009 ($350). The new EST midsole lowers your center of gravity for a closer connection with your board, while the new Rx Adjustable Cushioning lets you switch your suspension between the cushion of gel or the responsiveness of air. But that’s not it the new Shrinkage Tech which shortens the boot’s footprint one full size, eliminating overhang forever.

With the fast approaching Winter Nike has launched several snowboarding boots modeled after the iconic Air Force 1 Model. The Nike Zoom Force 1 Snowboard Boots ($TBD) feature a Zoom Air cushion in the heel, who knows they might be a new trend to start wearing this boots everyday (if you can find them).

We are committed to improving the sports performance with the latest technology, but sometimes we want something that just looks cool. Not really, the Makboard Clear Snowboards ($300) are made of 100% recyclable polycarbonate from the material (Bayer Makrolon) used in jet fighter canopies, bulletproof windows, and other high performance applications. You’ll have to ride it to believe you get the same feeling of surfing.

Use your head to protect you before trying those crazy stunts instead of using it to stop you hitting that tree. This Pro-tec Vigilante Helmet with BOA Lacing ($N/A) will do that just fine. Their new 2009 Vigilante Helmet is the first in the line to come with the same BOA lacing system that’s used on so many snowboard boots, horseshoes, and now tents. Also comes with a cloth cover and Protec’s Plantronics audio setup.

The Burton Strapped Down Jacket ($290) seals you in Dryride Durashell fabric and snorkel hood, so you can go deep and stay dry. The  combination of engineered goose down and strategically placed Thermacore insulation keep you cozy and fully mobile—crucial when you’re reaching for a grab. Also featuring a wire-framed hood that you can shape to fully shield your face from blizzards.

Save the backcountry, so you can shred it. The award winning Salomon Sick Stick ($600) construction is made of a patented bamboo construction process. In each board, 400 grams of bamboo replace 300 grams of plastic, 100 grams of resin and 200 grams of fibreglass. The Sick Stick comes in a cotton-bamboo knit bag instead of a PVC sleeve, while the hangtags are printed on recycled paper instead of coated stickers.

This huge lens Neil Armstrong inspired googles – will give you an optimized field of vision. The lens of Lobes is a perfectly shaped spherical surface to minimize optical distortion. The POC Lobes Goggles ($150) are made of polycarbonate, with anti-fog and anti-scratch treatments

You can never be wrong wearing this jacket The Burton Launch Shell Snowboard Jacket ($170) 5K waterproof shell with a clean psychedelic look. The full-time hood and ALS lining adds even more warmth and comfort to the Launch. Burton’s Sig Fit allows for layering underneath so you can make the Launch as warm or as cool as you’d like.