Ski resorts all over the country open this month. Gear up with our picks of the season´s most sophisticated ski and snowboard equipment

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Every year, snow-sports companies pour big money into R&D in hopes of making faster, lighter, tougher gear. Some of their new ideas take off; some don't (anyone remember AstralTunes?). Here, we present 10 promising pieces of cutting-edge equipment that we're pretty sure won't be ridiculed in years to come.

To see how to hit the slope in high-tech style, launch the gallery here.

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