Powder season is nearly upon us and we’re already itching here to get out on the slopes and chow some powder. The folks here at GP are split between skiiers and boarders so the Voile Split Decision MOJO splitboard is something we’ve got our eyes on using this winter. For those of you not familiar with splitboards, the basic premise is that two skis join to form a snowboard giving you a dual experience on the slopes.

This new design from Voile is based around an all new contemporary design. The Mojois shaped and has a flex for high performance in all backcountry snow conditions.

“An all-mountain board with a softer nose, stiffer tail, and a progressive sidecut with a 7mm taper(166cm), this allows the rider to initiate easier, have excellent edge hold, and float effortlessly in powder. Using newly expanded in-house manufacturing capability, Voile is building the Mojo with a cap construction to reduce weight and improve edge hold and responsiveness.”

Comes in 154, 161, 166 and 171 cm lengths.

What this means to you: Best of both worlds. Now, go find some powder and give it hell.

Cost: $825 @ Voile USA

Snow riders everywhere will appreciate the technically advanced Arc’terxy Sidewinder AR jacket—it’s made for the most demanding conditions.

• Sidewinder hits below the hips for protection and warmth and is built for extreme weather and rugged conditions
• Gore-Tex® 3L Pro Shell fabric is tough, extremely breathable and durably waterproof and windproof
• Gore Micro Grid lining is a thin, low-denier, low-density woven fabric that allows the shell to slide easily over mid layers
• A reduced number and thickness of seams offers improved abrasion- and snag-resistance, enhanced breathability and decreased weight
• Strategically placed high-denier fabric reinforces areas that are prone to abrasion
• Lightweight Stow Hoodâ„¢ with molded brim compresses to hide within the jacket’s collar; it’s accessible though a watertight zipper
• Curved watertight front zipper eliminates chin chafe and ensures total weatherproofness; laminated quick-dry chin guard protects soft skin
• Features laminated watertight polyurethane exposed pit and pocket zippers, laminated DryCuffsâ„¢ and a laminated, adjustable powder skirt
• Also features laminated hem, cord tunnels and zipper garages
• Imbedded Recco® reflector enhances radio signals from search and rescue Recco detectors for quicker acquisition of position in an emergency
• Multiple storage options: dual handwarmer pockets, chest pocket, interior chest pocket and Optiâ„¢ radio pocket

What this means to you: It’s not winter but take advantage of the early season to get your ski and boarding gear in order fo

Cost: $475 @ REI

20% discount with coupon code FALCPN7. Also free shipping. [valid with REI registration thru 9/20]

The Element ALT is a new, alternative bamboo top version of the Element. A technically advanced all-mountain board, this board readily transitions from one terrain, snow condition, or riding style to another. Exceedingly lively, the ALT freely initiates into any turn or spin, holding a tight edge at speed and in transition.

• Light bamboo topsheet delivers strength, flexibility, and improved performance, plus Zen flavor
• Resin locks dense wood fibers into place, creating a structural layer that makes the board stronger and more responsive
• Directional shape; balanced design provides versatility for the true ride-it-all experience
• Sidewall ISO 2000 construction delivers lasting durability and improved edge control
• Progressive triple radius sidecut provides speed and landing stability, with improved turn/spin initiation
• Full-length wood core creates long-lasting energy and camber retention, while generating a smooth, even flex
• Sintered base, an advanced UHMW sintered compound, provides unmatched durability, wax absorption, and speed
• Gallium-indium additive in base material helps eliminate static electricity to further increase speed and acceleration in all kinds of snow
• StrucTurn base finish creates a smoother, more effective riding surface, significantly increasing turn-ability and acceleration
• Carbon fiber strut inlayed down center of board livens up longitudinal board flex
• Quadraxial fiberglass improves edge control and stability
• Added Durafilm high gloss nylon layer protects wood and bamboo topsheets
• Includes 2 x 4 14-pack inserts
• Like all Arbor snowboards, the Element ALT is created using alternative materials from the natural world, delivering on Arbor’s environmentally-friendly mission

What this means to you: An eco-friendly slope-thrashing high-technology board that’s sure to garner you some style points on the way.

Cost: $499.99 @ Eastern Mountain Sports

Forum brings out all the old-school tricks to give the R.O.O.S.T. Snowboard amazing flotation and handling for fresh pow days. The R.O.O.S.T. (Resurrection Of Old School Technology) Snowboard uses a long, wide tip profile to keep it from submarining when the fluffy stuff gets deep, and the high sidecut ensures excellent response when you’re blasting through the trees at mach speed. Forum also gave this all-mountain freeride snowboard a fast sintered base to appease the speed freaks.

What this means to you: Powder and Snow = A strapped in rocking good time.

Cost: $469.99 Now On Sale for $235 @ Sierra Snowboard