They work, but there are better.

CAMP USA Pro Nuts Set

CAMP USA Pro Nuts Set

Rating for this product: 3 September 28, 2010

I have had a set of these for 7 months. The pros are a longer wire than BD's and the curved shape fits bulges well. The cons are that the smallest BD#5 equivalent is only rated to 4kN and the BD is 6kN, the curved shape doesn't work in uniform constrictions as well as the BD nuts and there are some gaps in the size range. For what you get I would recommend the BD Stoppers or the DMM Wallnuts over these. That being said, nuts are pretty simple and these would still hold a fall if placed correctly.

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Black Diamond Anarchist Avalung Winter Pack - 1953-2563 cu in

April 29, 2010

After fiddling with mine, yes it is removable. The blue tubing comes out of the vent grille from the inside (this is why there is a cap attached to the inside). After pulling the orange piece out from the grey grille piece (from the zippered internal pouch) the whole blue tube slides out with some coaxing, leaving just the plastic grille piece with it's cap behind!

Now it is my go to summer climbing pack.

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Black Diamond Anarchist Avalung Winter Pack - 1953-2563 cu in

April 29, 2010

Also good for strap a rope down between the top of the pack and the brain.

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Osprey Packs Ariel 55 Backpack - Women's - 3400cu in

April 25, 2009

My girlfriend and I are looking for a pack for her. It is narrowed down to this pack and the Osprey Kestrel 48L. We are looking for a pack the is comfortable (obviously), and will hold enough for 4-5 day trips. I know both are smaller, 55L and 48L, but I don't mind carrying more stuff in my pack. I guess the real question I have is about the comfort of the two.

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Black Diamond O2 Telemark Binding

April 19, 2009

I have both the Hammerheads and the O1's with rid stiffs. The Hammerheads absolutely kill the O1's. Plus the Hammerheads will tour better than the O2's if you move the pins. Definitely go for the Hammerheads.

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Black Diamond O1 Telemark Ski Binding DO NO TUSE

April 17, 2009

The Rid Stiff reminds me of the Hammerhead on pos.3. That said, Hammerhead now has a touring binding that seems like it would suit your needs. http://twentytwodesigns.com/axl/

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Marker Baron Ski Bindings

April 11, 2009

Yes they do, Backcountry doesn't sell it, it can be seen here http://www.marker.net/en/product-range/Touring-Crampon

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Marker 12.0 Free Ski Bindings

April 10, 2009

Go for the Griffon's.

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April 7, 2009

Ya, like he said it can not be removed, but it takes up a very negligible amount of weight/room.

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Scarpa T2 Telemark Ski Boot

April 7, 2009

It is hard to tell, but you could give the 27.5 a try. And I would suggest getting the liners baked because the boots will be much more comfortable.

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Backcountry Access Alpine Trekker Adaptors

April 7, 2009

From Below:

From Wild Snow.com"If you've done much backcountry skiing, the first difference you'll notice about using Trekkers is the weight. A conventional alpine ski setup, combined with the Trekker, can yank at your feet like a torture of the Inquisition. I calculated one rig, using my heavy alpine skis, at over fourteen pounds per foot!"

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Line Prophet 90 Alpine Ski

March 28, 2009

Easy, 4FRNT MSP.

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Pieps DSP Smart Transmitter

March 22, 2009

Nope.

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22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding

March 22, 2009

I would do just the opposite. I have skied more than fifty days on both the O1's and the Hammerheads. The Hammerheads offer WAY more control. I cannot stress how much more control it is. For the argument of switching cartridges on the O1/O2 the Hammerhead has five different positions that don't cost $50 to switch.

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Garmont 7tm Power Releasable Telemark Binding

March 11, 2009

You need the K2 adapter plate, around $40. If you're mounting to non-insert skis, you probably want the similar riser plate, which is around the same $$. That's the biggest downside of these bindings - expensive, required accessories. Cheaper than knee surgery, though.

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Black Diamond Verdict Ski

March 7, 2009

The Verdict is a sick ski and would be great!

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Dynastar Big Trouble Limited Alpine Ski

March 6, 2009

If you are looking for a strictly touring ski you may want to look at some K2 AT skis. Dynafits would be preferrable bindings, but Fritschis would work well.

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K2 Luv Bug Alpine Ski - Girls'

March 6, 2009

Nope.

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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

March 6, 2009

Skins are for walking uphill, they glide forward but grab when you try to move the ski back. They will only work with an Alpine Touring or a Telemark setup. They attach to your ski with a glue that holds it on but releases when you pull the skin off. Did that help?

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Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon

March 6, 2009

In Europe this beacon will work even though some European beacon still have a dual mode that picks up the frequency from this beacon and also another frequency. As for compatibility with other beacons; they are designed to all work with each other.

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March 3, 2009

Yes and yes.

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The North Face Recon Backpack - 2015cu in

March 2, 2009

Yes, the laptop sleeve takes up very little room.

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March 1, 2009

Yes, it is on a hinge.

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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

March 1, 2009

Get the size just slightly narrower than the tip size and it should be fine.-----------Yes I use these skins with Kilowatts and I have never had the tip loop come off.

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Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles

March 1, 2009

You might have to unscrew some plastic pieces on the ends of the sections, then they should screw together. Ski pole avalanche probes are useless though, and you should buy a dedicated probe.-----------------The Traverse ski poles are not probe poles. The instructions you are looking at are for the BD Probe poles.

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Big Agnes Skinny Fish Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic

February 26, 2009

Good bag, keep in mind it has no insulation on the bottom, necessitating a sleeping pad.

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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

February 24, 2009

It should not be a problem at all.

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Marker Duke/Jester 110mm Brake DO NOT USE

February 24, 2009

Yes.

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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

February 24, 2009

The 120 wouldn't be full coverage but it should work just fine.

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Line Blend Alpine Ski

February 24, 2009

As well as the person using them. Center mount would help.

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Salomon Z12 Ti Ski Binding

February 22, 2009

Any brake would have to be bent so the 115mm would work.

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Karhu Storm BC Telemark Ski

February 21, 2009

Sorry I'm not D Sterling but I see no reason why you wouldn't be very happy with the O1's on these skis.

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Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski

February 21, 2009

I would go for the 12 DIN for sure.

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Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953 cu in

February 21, 2009

Both would fit similarly, I have the 22 and I have found it to be pretty small I have my probe, shovel and saw in the front. I would suggest the 32 for sure.

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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skins

February 20, 2009

No not at all. It does not affect the base of the ski at all.---------Actually it does have a tendency to pull a little wax up, therefore you probably dont want to wax right before skinning to avoid getting too much wax on your glue.

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Black Diamond Push Telemark Ski Boot - Men's

February 19, 2009

My liner packed out quite a bit, at first my feet were snug in an ultra thin pair of socks. Now I use medium weight socks and they have a comfortable fit. I have spent about 30 days on them.

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Voile Hardwire 3 Pin Telemark Binding

February 17, 2009

Yes, it would work quite well.

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Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Ski Poles

February 16, 2009

I would go for the longer ones if you will never have a need to compress them and carry them on your back.

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Salomon Z10 Ski Binding

February 16, 2009

I would most definitely get a 12 DIN binding since you dont want to be maxing the DIN out on any binding because it is not good for it.

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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

February 15, 2009

These would work great.

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Garmont Radium Alpine Touring Boot - Women's

February 14, 2009

If you are looking for performance go for the 24, but if you are looking for comfort go for the 24.5. They are the same shell size.

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Black Diamond QuickDraw Super Tour Probe 265

February 14, 2009

It is a piece on the cable that expands as it leaves the pole and you squeeze it to release the cable.

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Oakley Terje Haakonsen Signature Series Crowbar Goggle

February 14, 2009

Try out the Oakley Wisdoms, they are pretty large. The Crowbars are mid range and the A Frames are pretty small.

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Scarpa Terminator X Telemark Ski Boot

February 14, 2009

They won't. You can't tele on the Duke or Baron, because they're not tele bindings. You can't get a boot that will do Marker/Duke and NTN.---------Ya, the only AT binding the NTN boots work with are Dynafits.

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G3 Expedition Climbing Skins

February 10, 2009

They are all pretty good, I've personally had experience with Black Diamond and I like them a lot. The Ascension's are a stiffer more burly skin and the Glidlite's are a lighter weight somewhat thinner skin. Both are great just depends on how much you are going to uses them and what you are looking for.

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Line Elizabeth Alpine Ski

February 4, 2009

It was designed as a fat park ski, so it will be fine. Backcountry will hate me for saying this but getboards.com is selling lizzies for $399- right now and bacons for 450-. -- I've tried em' on the park with some griffons and they kick ASS! if youve never tried fat skis before then it'll take some getting used to but they ROCK !?!----------If getboards is cheaper backcountry should do a price match and keep in mind that backcountry has an unlimited return policy.

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The North Face Sweeper Backpack - 1850cu in

February 4, 2009

I wouldn't worry about it, but its not a big deal if it does because backcountry has an unlimited lifetime warranty.

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22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding

February 4, 2009

No, the hole alignment is a different width, unfortunately it won't work.

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Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles

February 4, 2009

I did the same thing and called up BD's warranty department and they ended up locating one for me.

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Scarpa F1 Race Alpine Touring Boot

February 4, 2009

Is there supposed to be a question in there? Not to be rude or anything.------------Yes, I also do not see a question.

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Garmont Endorphin Mg Alpine Touring Boot - Men's

February 2, 2009

Yes. The tongue and heel are plastic on top where the binding grips.---------------This boot comes with two soles, one for AT bindings and one for standard alpine bindings. The difference in that the At sole is rockered for easier walking and require an adjustable height toe piece that is standard on AT bindings. The standard ISO or "alpine" sole is flat to come in contact with non-adjustable height toe pieces.

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G3 Expedition Climbing Skins

February 2, 2009

The skins are a uniform width throughout, so you would purchase a skin that is a little bit smaller than the widest part of your ski.

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Black Diamond ClipWire Ski Leash

Black Diamond ClipWire Ski Leash

Rating for this product: 5 February 2, 2009

I have been using these for about 30 ski days. They are a breeze to use, I can clip and unclip very quickly even with my gloves on. I have not run into any problems at all and they are the perfect length for BD O1's with BD boots (surprisingly.)

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Head Skis USA Jr Crash Pant - Kids'

January 28, 2009

Jake at the BC company was extremely helpful and even called back on my home number within minutes to let me know a child size large "crash" pant is approx. a 27 inch waist. and when was the last time you got that kind of help online?....incredible!!!----------Yes, Backcountry has outstanding customer service. Great place to do business.

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Atlas 6000 Series 2 Piece Trekking Pole

January 28, 2009

Yes, they are adjustable.

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Atomic RT86 Ski

January 28, 2009

Nope, foam core.

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Nordica Speedmachine 14 Ski Boot - Men's

January 27, 2009

A thermomoldable liner is heated up, then you insert your foot. As it cools it shapes its self to fit your foot.

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Mammut Freeride 25 Avalanche Package

January 27, 2009

It is the same beacon in both packages.

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Black Diamond Ascension Custom STS Climbing Skins

January 24, 2009

Yes

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Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953 cu in

January 19, 2009

I am 6'0" and I wear this pack in a large every day I ski. It sits higher on my waist like a smaller pack should, but when all straps are cinched down the pack doesnt flop around and throw me off balance.

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Anon Realm Goggle

January 18, 2009

They have the same chance as any other goggles, keep them in the bag when you are not using them and they should last a while.

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4FRNT Skis Deadbolt 18 Ski Binding

January 16, 2009

They are sold by 4FRNT, so 4FRNT get the money from the sale. This means that you are supporting a great company run by very good people.

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Voile Rescue Shovel System

January 15, 2009

The holes are for making it a snow anchor, or for making a rescue sled. But if you want you can strap it to your pack.-----------------It can also be used to make an ultra-light shovel sling to carry it without a backpack.

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Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package

January 15, 2009

The bandit will hold skins, a shovel, and a probe... you might be able to squeeze in a thin layer, but I think shoes or a sweatshirt would be overkill. You may want to look at the Covert to hold the amount you are talking about.

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G3 Spadetech Elle Shovel - Women's

January 14, 2009

Ya, seems like G3 is trying to make some women specific backcountry gear, when it is nearly the same to all the other gear they make.

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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skins

January 14, 2009

Since the Hippy Stinx is a true twin it has a longer overall length. The X-Long sounds like it would fit much better.

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Atlas 6000 Series 2-Piece Elektra Trekking Pole - Women's

January 12, 2009

Take a look at the Black Diamond Filcklock pole, it will work well for both.

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22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding

January 10, 2009

You really need them? It's just a screwdriver. Probably on their website though.-------------You should be able to find everything you need to get the job done properly here. http://www.twentytwodesigns.com/hammerhead/technical.php

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22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding

January 7, 2009

I don't know the answer to your question, but I can suggest posting your answer on telemarktips.com for more input.

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Marker Baron Ski Bindings

January 5, 2009

No, they should work great, these bindings feel just like a downhill binding.

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Head Skis USA Jon Olsson Pro Alpine Ski

January 5, 2009

Any binding will work just look for something with a DIN rating around 12.

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G3 Expedition Climbing Skins

January 5, 2009

They all glide pretty similarly, but you may want to aim your search towards the Black Diamond Glidelites.

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Ortovox D3 Package

January 4, 2009

gear (including cell phone, beacon etc.); know-how; and CPR--------------I Agree, another good addition are ski-partners with the same three things mentioned above.

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Black Diamond O2 Telemark Binding

January 1, 2009

You will want to mount on chord center. More info can be found here. www.telemarktips.com

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Voile Ski Straps 9 Through 25 inches

December 29, 2008

Individually.

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