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.

I Can't Believe It's Not Alpine

Off the Chain

Where Am I?

Rock On

Air Dorks Unite

Portmanteau a Specs

Beam Me Up, Scotty

Turbo Ginsu

Now That's Handy
