So what does it take to impress a diehard gearhead like Stephen Incerto this season? How about a snowboard that uses the same technology as Apache helicopter blades and the first-ever adjustable skis offering two settings depending on the snow conditions?Incerto is a manager at Summit Ski & Snowboard in Danvers and has been selling ski and snowboard equipment for many years. His pick for best new skis: the Volkl Tigersharks. His pick for best new snowboard: the Burton Vapor.”This is the first year a manufacturer has produced a ski that is actually two skis at once. There is a power switch that allows different flex patterns for different conditions. Soft flex is better for soft conditions and the ski adjusts to a hard flex for New England’s icier conditions. This avoids the need for two pairs of skis depending on the conditions,” said Incerto.According to www.ski-review.com, “Skiers who want to change how their skis perform as the snow changes, or even for each individual run, will love the Tigershark’s dial technology. It’s almost like the difference between GS and Slalom, but without the expense of 2 pairs of skis and add the convenience of ‘switching’ right on the hill.”The Tigershark, being the first of its kind, is not for those looking for a bargain; suggested retail price ranges from $1,450 down to $1,015. The ski comes with Volkl/Marker Motion iPT bindings, and there are four models.Jake Burton Carpenter is often referred to as the father of snowboarding, and his company, Burton Snowboards, has always been a leader in innovation and technology. It’s no surprise that Incerto’s pick for best new snowboard, the Vapor, is described on the Burton website as “The most technologically refined snowboard on earth, allowing you to ride any terrain with more control and ability than ever before.”So what makes the Vapor different from other snowboards? “The Vapor is made from the same aluminum honeycomb material as the blades on the Apache helicopters. This makes for a lighter, stiffer board; the core is 60 percent air. I appreciate the technology and have two myself. This is the Lamborghini or Ferrari of snowboards,” said Incerto.All this innovation and technology will cost you $995 without boots or bindings, making the Vapor one of the most expensive snowboards currently on the market.Not all of us can afford the latest and greatest new skis or snowboards. Summit Ski & Snowboard has ski and binding packages for children starting at $150 and boots starting at $75. For adults, ski and binding packages start at $399 and boots at $150.Some of the greatest snow this early in the season makes for an exciting New Year’s getaway this weekend. Check out the latest snow report on page B7.