Presents for skiers: our pick of this season’s new kit

Fischer Two, £100 Little hands struggle with conventional buckles, so these innovative ski boots use Velcro instead, plus a waterproof gaiter and lightweight shell. fischersports.com

Giro Contour RS Goggle, £220 Frameless design, Zeiss lenses and a vent system to minimise fogging. giro.co.uk

Moncler Bear Ears Balaclava, £370 Down-filled, with a shearling effect exterior and . . . teddy-bear ears. moncler.com

Perfect Moment Viola one piece in snow white, £1,070 Classic lines from “Instagram’s favourite ski brand”. perfectmoment.com

Simond Mountaineering Down Jacket, £150 Designed for climbing expeditions and good to minus 29C, it’s also ideal for après-ski (and a fraction of the cost of other brands). decathlon.co.uk

Elan Ripstick Tour 104, £700 The first “signature model” from ski legend Glen Plake, with carbon inserts to keep weight low for the ascent without sacrificing downhill performance. elanskis.com

Moncler Trailgrip Après trainers, £430 Quilted, water-repellent uppers and thick Vibram soles. moncler.com

Arc’teryx LiTRIC 32 backpack, £1,100 Lighter and less bulky than other battery-powered avalanche airbag systems. arcteryx.com

Suunto 9 Peak Pro, £429 The latest release from the Finnish watchmaker claims its mapping feature can point out slopes steep enough for avalanches to occur. suunto.com

Nidecker Supermatic, £365 Innovative snowboard binding allows users to “step in” and go, without using their hands. snowboard-asylum.com