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Top of the Headwall

POC Lobes Goggle

February 15, 2010

Great day for a hike, lobes keeping the brutal sun and glare from affecting my vision.

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Wise men

Wise men

Oakley Wisdom Goggle DO NOT USE

December 30, 2008

My brother (the psycho) and myself rocking Wisdom with high intensity yellow lenses on a very flatly lit early season day at Solitude. You can see how they gap a bit on the sides on his marker brain bucket. I have the same effect with my trusty ole giro 9 but you can't really tell because I threw a head condom on.

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Face Planting in the Wasatch

Face Planting in the Wasatch

Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's - DO NOT USE

December 29, 2008

Early season conditions + freshies + rocks disguised as snow = face plant.

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Thin and warm

Bridgedale Ultra Fit Ski Sock

Bridgedale Ultra Fit Ski Sock

Rating for this product: 4 February 17, 2010

This sock is seriously thin, almost see through. That said, it is rather warm also. I have injection molded boots, and I can't afford to have a thick sock in them. This sock allows me the best fit possible and also provides plenty of warmth. I've skied brick days in the Kootney's (-20C) and had no issues with foot warmth. The only time my feet were cold was an unreal day in Lake Placid with the wind chill pushing it to -40F, but at that point I was cold all over.

As far as durability, they have lasted me pretty well. My girlfriend robbed 2 of my pairs since she likes to wear them under her fancy leather boots. The pair I have I've skied probably ~40 days in and they are still solid. They do pill a bit but its not performance or comfort impacting. I give them a rinse in the sink with some soap and let them dry over night and I'm ready to ski with them the next day.

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Step up from the gas cans

Oakley Eyepatch Sunglasses - Polarized

Oakley Eyepatch Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 4 August 19, 2009

Grabbed these off SAC after reading a review about how they fit someone with a gigantic dome better than the gas cans. He was right on the money. I was in the market to replace my gas cans since they had been beaten to shit, lots of divots on the lenses from a large drop onto gravel.

It worked out well because I lost my gas cans in drunken river romp the day after I ordered these.

Anyhow, the eyepatchs fit my gigantic 63 cm XXL giro wearing thunder dome. The coverage is great and the optics are spot on for Oakley polarized.

Two minor down sides keep them from getting 5 stars. The arms of the glasses are a little thin and look almost not right for the eye part, but its not bad. And I've gotten comments on how they look like "shield" style glasses that trendy people wear :(

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I do love this damned thing

Arc'teryx Gothic Hooded Sweater - Unisex

Arc'teryx Gothic Hooded Sweater - Unisex

Rating for this product: 5 May 17, 2009

This sweater keeps you from looking like a dork. Its warm but not exceedingly so. The fabric is real nice. The hood isn't helmet compatible but it is nice and big. I'm not sure it runs big, maybe just a bit. I have a L Theta-AR and it fits under it. It also sheds water pretty well. The zipper has a nice wind-proof backing to it.

The only thing I don't really like is the lefty zipper, otherwise its badass.

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POC Synapsis XP Helmet

March 31, 2009

I have a gigantic dome piece. 62cm. I tried the XL on in a store and feel like I need an XXL. However, nobody carries the damned things. Any idea on if you guys will have one and if so when perhaps?

Thanks.

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speed seeking rippers

Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski

Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 March 9, 2009

I also don't had out 5 stars often, but these skis are 5 star worthy.

Demoed these for a week on a trip to Red and Whitewater. Ended up with a drought, skiing on 2 week old snow which meant zero tree's and lots of groomers. I've never gone faster on ski's before in my life. I grew up skiing in New England, and straight line bomb groomers. These things were rock solid, just point and go. Unfortunately, I was not able to put them anything deep.

The only thing I didn't really like was the slight twin tip. I keep my ski's very close I guess and the tips seem to get a bit hung up on each other at times. Prolly something I would get used to.

I think I'm going to pick up a pair of the 184's, once I get some scratch saved up.

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Bullet Proof Boxers

Cloudveil Run Don't Walk Boxer - Men's

Cloudveil Run Don't Walk Boxer - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 11, 2009

"Bullet Proof Boxers" is what my ex-girlfriend used to refer to them as. I picked these up because I was losing valuable heat through my ass when sitting on the lift with just my shell and icebreaker 200 weight bottoms. They did the trick. My ass stays warm, they wick quite well, and they can hang with the ice breakers on the stink factor. 5 straight days skiing in the Kootenay's without a wash and not a trace of funk. I only wish I went with the calf length version as my knees get chilled when the temp drop.

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Quality Space Comfort

DAKINE Boot Locker - 4200cu in

DAKINE Boot Locker - 4200cu in

Rating for this product: 5 February 10, 2009

After years of lugging a old Salmon boot bag around, I received this as a replacement from my brother for Christmas. I don't know how I managed before. This reduced my normal travel bags from Skibag/bootbag/duffel to Skibag/bootbag. It easily accommodates my helmet bag, pants, shell, softshell, gloves, goggles and of course, boots. The shoulder strap is very well designed, making this bag extremely comfortable to carry, even stuffed to the gills. The top zippers make it easy to open and easy to access all your things. Constructions seems to be good and leaves me with no doubt it will last for a long while (good and plentiful stitching, large zippers, thick nylon, etc).

I expect to rely on this bag for a long while.

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Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Legless Pant - Men's

February 9, 2009

haha. The combo of ice breaker, cloudviel, and shell keep me very warm, but my knees do get cold at times. I think you will really love these pants. They are comfortable, warm even when wet, stink proof and light. I'll never use another base layer again.

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Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Legless Pant - Men's

February 9, 2009

These are as comfortable as they get and super light. I wear as a shorts + Pants combo under a pair of cloudviel run don't walk boxers under my ski pants for very colder conditions (10 to -10). and the comfort is divine. What kind of weather are you be running in?

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G3 Spadetech Elle Shovel - Women's

January 13, 2009

How do you design a Shovel Specifically for women? Does it have a tampon holder or something? I mean, just making it smaller doesn't really equate to female prone.

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POC Lobes Goggle

January 7, 2009

DARK. They are for bright sunny days. And on those bright sunny days I still keep another pair in my pack. Later in the afternoon, when the sun dips behinds the peaks, or is low enough to cast a lot of shadows, you are going to want to go with goggles with less tint in the lens.

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A Very Wise Choice

Oakley Wisdom Goggle DO NOT USE

Oakley Wisdom Goggle DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 5 December 30, 2008

Purchased these with a H.I Yellow and they are by far the best lens I've ever used in brutal flat light conditions. I've used Orange, Rose, Permission, but none ad up to the clarity of the lens. They fit my Giro pretty well, not too much gap (a bit on the sides, see pic) and the strap works well. The Airflow is superb but can at times be a bit too much. On a few bombed runs on a arctic day my eyes were actually tearing inside the goggles from the frigid air circulating around my eye-balls. That said I'll still keep these in my pack for the foreseeable future. For $48.75 on Tramdock, you can't go wrong.

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POC Lobes Goggle

December 29, 2008

How difficult is the lens change? I have the Special edition all-blacks and they are pretty dark.

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Arc'teryx Hyllus Fleece Hooded Jacket - Men's

December 29, 2008

I've not noticed any cuff issues. However, I usually wear this under a shell and when I don't I usually have glove gauntlets over the cuffs. However, there are times I don't, when its light-glove weather, and I've not noticed and drafts.

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Expensive but worth it.

Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen - 40 oz

Backcountry.com Goat Klean Kanteen - 40 oz

Rating for this product: 4 December 18, 2008

I picked up one of these figuring it was worth the 40 bucks to possibly not get the cancers. Turns out I like this better than previous bottles I've owned. Not sure about other reviewers but I've abused it fairly harshly and the cap is still in tact and it doesn't have any major dents, its 18/8 stainless. I fill it with hot water and keep it in my bag when winter camping. Works great. It also provides nice cool relief against the forehead after a night of drinking. No after tastes at all either. I left some tea in it in my car by accident for 2 weeks and it didn't get super janky. Just a hot water rinse and it was good to go.

I figure this thing will last at least a decade or two.

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Like a warm hug from a beautiful woman

MontBell Ultralight Down Vest - Men's

MontBell Ultralight Down Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 17, 2008

This past weekend made it out to Brighton for an early powder day and it was friggen cold. Broke out the stuff sack (which is about the size of a beer can when squished) out of my pack and didn't so much as cringe the rest of the day. Its so friggen handy to have in your pack. You never realize its there since its so light, its super small, and its great at warming your core. I'd give it 5 stars if I didn't feel like people were snickering at me when I put it on. It does look a bit funky, but under a soft-shell... who cares.

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Perfect for the right application

DAKINE Charger Glove

DAKINE Charger Glove

Rating for this product: 4 December 17, 2008

I have thick hands which tend to overheat rather than get cold so I grabbed these of steepAndCheap. I keep a super warm pair in my backpack just in case usually. These gloves are tactile enough that I didn't have to take them off when pull out a trail map, zipping up/down my soft shell or hard shell, unzipping the nozzle from my hydration pack strap, undoing my helmet, and tightening my ski boots. The only time I took them off was to take an impromptu whiz in the woods, but I'm not sure I even needed too than.

I snow-shielded the palms for good measure, so I'm not sure how they would repel water without it. Its a standard step for any glove as far as I'm concerned.

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Mountain Hardwear Stance Pant - Men's

November 10, 2008

The waterproof/breathable rating isn't stated. Can anyone comment on the waterproof rating? The breathable thing should be taken care of via the side vents/zips. Thanks

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First Pair of shades I liked, ever.

Oakley Gas Can Sunglasses

Oakley Gas Can Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 4 October 27, 2008

These were the first pair of shades I ever took a habit to wearing, in my whole life. The optics are great. Unfortunately some assbag snatched them out of my Jeep :(

I replaced them with a pair of polarized gascans I snatched off steep and cheap for the same price. The Polarized lenses are even better!

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Great optics

Oakley Gas Can Polarized Sunglasses

Oakley Gas Can Polarized Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 5 October 27, 2008

I bought these off SteepAndCheap when some douche stole my normal gascans out of my jeep. I was blown away by the quality of the optics. In bright conditions there visuals are crisp and clean, no distortion and no degradation.
I have a huge head (64cm) and they fit me good. A bit snug at first but either they broke in a bit or I stopped noticing.

I'll be buying these again when I inevitably hose the lenses.

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Up for all but the worst of it

Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's

Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 October 27, 2008

This is a good cheap rain jacket for light use. Its very packable. Is held up in moderate rain for a few hours on end without disappointing. I did notice that started to soak where my pack straps were on my shoulders. This is from the rain being rubbed into the pre-clip.

If your going to go hiking in a rain-forest for a few days I would go with something else. However this is a great little jacket that can keep you dry in all but the most strenuous conditions.

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Best piece of gear I own.

Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's - DO NOT USE

Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's - DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 5 October 26, 2008

Period.

It took a beating all last year. Stoop up to howling winds, torrents of rain, raked by trees, mashed on ice, no problems at all.

The hood adjust system is awesome. I love this damned thing.

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good all around bag

DAKINE Heli Pro 16L Backpack - 1000cu in

DAKINE Heli Pro 16L Backpack - 1000cu in

Rating for this product: 4 October 26, 2008

Few things I didn't really like;

I found the chest strap didn't tighten down as much as I would like. I'm pretty thick in the chest also. Also, when having the chest strap tightened to max there is a long piece of slack that just flails around. This slack has whipped me in the face a bunch of times while bombing a run. Wish it had some way to secure the slack like the other straps.

The ski holder works pretty good also, but I haven't used it for any extensive climbs.

The dakine hydration system works well in it, no complaints there. This bag is useful for an extra set of gogs, some grub, water, and a good amount of room for other crap. I have stuffed 3 softshells into it also , so it has a good amount of room in it.

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Pilot to co-Pilot...

POC Lobes Goggle

POC Lobes Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 October 26, 2008

These gogs are awesome. I had to get the special edition ones and I splurged but they are worth it. The pic in my profile is of them.

They work really well on bright days. In low light you are going to want to go with another pair.

Its fun to see people just stare at you wondering where you parked your F-15.

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Thunder Dome

Giro 2008 G10 Helmet

Giro 2008 G10 Helmet

Rating for this product: 4 October 26, 2008

so I have a 64 CM dome, finding a helmet wasn't exactly easy. I rock the XXL and I left the size sticker on cause I'm proud of my huge cranium.

Anyhow the helmet isn't to heavy, its warm, vent operates very easy with gloves on, chin strap is comfy, ear guard things are nice too. Overall very satisfied with it.

I feel naked skiing without this thing now, and extremely less confident also.

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no legs = no bunch

Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Legless Pant - Men's

Icebreaker BodyFit 200 Legless Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 October 26, 2008

After cutting the leggs of my base layers for years, someone finally made bottoms for me!

These blow my cap3's away. Hands down. They keep you warm, wick well, and won't have everyone in the cabin wondering what animal died in your room after multiple days of hard use.

The short length is perfect for skiing. No more trying to get a perfectly flattened base layer under, or over your sock so your ski boot doesn't force a foot amputation. No more huge bunch of fabric at the top of your boot.

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pretty good

Patagonia Capilene 3 Bottom - Men's

Patagonia Capilene 3 Bottom - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 October 26, 2008

Rocked a pair of these for 2 years and didn't have many complaints. You want them to be tight so go small on them so they wick well. They get the job done.

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Good shirt

Patagonia Capilene 3 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Patagonia Capilene 3 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 October 26, 2008

Wore this for ski trips for 2 years. Does the job well. People say it runs small, but its a base layer, it has to be tight so it wicks properly. Ziper on the chest is nice so you can vent your core easily.

One complaint is that after 2 years it did start to fray on the chest where my suspenders are. I don't think this has any impact on the performance however.

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DAKINE Heli Pro 16L Backpack - 1000cu in

October 25, 2008

I carry my boots on it, not in it.I velcro the straps together and hang it over the top and cinch the clips around the boot. It works pretty good from the car to the lodge.

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Fox Rampage DH Helmet

August 4, 2008

Sizing?I have a mammoth dome piece. I rock a XXL Giro skiing, cranked open to max.I also need an XXXL in a Bell...I need something around 63cm, is the XL going to cut it?

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Bust through walls!

POC Skull Light XP Helmet

POC Skull Light XP Helmet

Rating for this product: 4 May 16, 2008

I purchased this helmet for my woman after seeing the way her old k2 helmet fit her like a yamaka. It fits her good, looks pretty sweet, covers the back of her head nicely, and makes her feel "Like I could bust through brick walls!" Its pretty light weight, comes with a nice carry bag, and its pretty easy to remove the visor, which is held on by two side screws and comes with a pretty crappy piece of hook-and-loop fastener to stick the center on to keep it from swiveling too much, I think they could have come up with a better method but she never uses the visor anyhow. Also, no helmet clip in the back can be a pain in the ass but doesn't cause her much trouble. Goggles with rubber in the strap help a lot.

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