DaKine has its roots in Hawaii, where the name traditionally means “the best”, and they’ve spent the last 35 years living up to that title across several sports. Their snowboard gear is found on the likes of Leanne Pelosi and Elias Elhardt, given the quality of their backcountry-specific items. Indeed, the selection you see here is Gore-Tex all the way. They also make less technical (and therefore cheaper) jackets and pants too, as well as an impressive range of gloves and backpacks. What’s more, DaKine abides by Social Accountability International’s ‘SA8000’ standards, which works to ensure workplace standards are met at every stage of the supply chain.

dakine.com/snowboard

LEFT:
Quinn Jacket (Women’s)
£300
Gore-Tex

Riley Pant (Women’s)
£250
Gore-Tex

RIGHT:
Logan Jacket (Men’s)
£300
Gore-Tex

Dryline Pant (Men’s)
£310
Gore-Tex