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Snowboard bindings have come a long way from pieces of plastic and EVA foam hastily slapped together. With bindings being better than ever it was hard to pick our favorites, but these five rode on a level above the rest.

When it comes to outerwear, looking good is only the beginning. The true value of jackets and pants lie within their ability to not only keep us warm and dry, but to actually progress our riding and enhance our experiences. 2012 was particularly generous in offering us a sweet stash of outerwear options that refuse to fail when fueling our passions. Now that we have stomped our landing in 2013, it is worth taking a look back at some of the jackets and pants that helped get us here, and promise to continue pushing us further.

Women would be lying if they said they purchased outerwear strictly based on technical allure. Sure, waterproofing and warmth can and should come into play, but if something is cute and stylish, she is more likely to buy it. This season, there are more options than ever that are both functional and on trend from slopes to street. Longer jackets and slimmer fits are all the rage, while colorful camo and animal prints can be seen everywhere. Peep these selections and choose what your 2013 style is going to be for yourself.

Today you’d be hard pressed to not see the logos of rock stars, rappers and other music-based industries while shredding the slopes.

If you’re looking for a snowboard with serious snap, pop, power, and control (and, really, who isn’t?),

It’s about time snow sports companies started turning their hoodies into high-tech layering pieces. I picked up the brand new Sluff Fleece while I was visiting some people at Burton’s HQ a few months back and have worn it almost every day since then. It’s just one of the most versatile pieces I own.

There are trips and then there are trips. The first is a quick getaway when you’ll only need a small piece of luggage. The second, however, is for longer stays when you feel like you have to fit half of your wardrobe into your suitcase. For the latter, Burton’s Wheelie Double Deck Travel Bag is a great choice.

I have a tendency to collect bags. Carry-on luggage, in particular. The problem is that no one bag seems to do it all. I kinda feel like Goldilocks – the bag’s too big or too small, never just right. Lately, though, I’ve been gravitating toward the same bag because it does everything I need it to, and that’s the Burton Wheelie Flight Deck.

This is not a Pac Sun, Fruit of the Loom style hoodie, but a high-quality zip hoodie with ultra-comfortable construction, a lined hood and zippered pockets galore. It includes an internal passport/ticket pocket, a small hidden pocket (if you’re into that type of thing), two main front pockets, underarm ventilation and thumb hole cuffs.

How could I not love something that always keeps me refreshed with a 12-pack of frosty libations, has a removable weather resistant stereo system with speakers that connect easily to my ipod/iphone, a bottle opener, handy extra pockets and a comfy shoulder strap?