Yea, it is crazy to say this, but the fingers are almost sized for sausage fingers. You will not find the fingers to be too snug here. They are certainly larger than I expected in generally. I would say err on the small side with these.

This is really a question of priority. The Vertical SV will have by far the most dexterity, and it will be the least warm as well. Everyone has their own idea of what makes a glove the "best." Of the three gloves you presented, the Legend is certainly the warmest while also having the least dexterity. The Seth would be somewhere in between in respect to warmth and dexterity. If your number 1 priority is warmth, consider the Sigma AR glove. That is about as warm as it will get in a glove, while still maintaining reasonable dexterity. From there, any warmer and your looking at mittens. The Black Diamond Mercury Mitten would make for a great option, and you can grab one on DoG for 50 bucks. I actually bought the Vertical SV and the Mercury so I can have the best of warmth and dexterity at my disposal. The Mercury Mitt is honestly hard to take off, its like your hand is wrapped in a cloud ;). Concerning the three options you presented, like I said on a scale of warmth SVSeth>Legend. You can expect slightly higher quality out of Arcteryx and Hestra but that is not to say that your not getting top of the line build with the Legend too. You can't go wrong, especially with the return policy here.

For what your doing, the difference between Goretex 3L (Primo) and Goretex 2L (Powder Bowl) should not make a difference. I personally tried on both pants today, and they both felt super bomber. As Ty mentioned, the Powder Bowl is lined with a mesh that will certainly add warmth. Neither pant is baggy, but they do run slightly large. Depending on how much you will be wearing, consider sizing down if you grab the Powder Bowl. You should consider sizing down more if your going to get the Primo, because it is only the shell. You might also be better suited with the Powder Bowl because the feel of the material is a little softer than the Pro Shell on the Primo's. You won't go wrong with either.

nahh, this years model is too big for you. Last years hellbent would have been good, for you, go with the obsethed. I know what your saying with the rocker making them ski shorter than they actually are, but you would just be better with the obsethed, there wont be a difference at all in how you float. How tall and heavy are you. Its also not the kind of ski you want to grow out of, too fun. mabye wait until you can ski a 179 then get it and you can ski it forever.

These are probably a little bit less durable, there is more leather on these than the Seth Morrison Gloves. The one factor that makes me recommend the Seth Morrison Gloves is just the way they feel when you put them on. They are so soft and the leather just feels so right. I would go with the Seth's, they are warmer and the feel better on the hand. Balm either one of them, regardless of which one you buy, because they are both full leather.

I have heard its a cool ski to tele on, and It is definitely one of the best skis for skiing switch in pow, maybe with the EP pro, which is basically the same ski.

hey matt, i got the 179s when i was 5-7 130 and they are fine, you could rip on the 189s, i say go for it.

hey matt, i got the 179s when i was 5-7 130 and they are fine, you could rip on the 189s, i say go for it.

i was worried about the same thing, but i got the boot anyway and it feels promising. its stiffness, is variable, meaning it has certain areas that are 110 flex all the way up to areas with 130. This means that all the times you don't want a 130 flex boot killing your feet, its going to ski like a 110 flex, but when you are putting it to the test, and really demanding that extra flex, its going to ski like a 130. In terms of your concern, I'm not sure how you ski/preference, and all of that, but if it fits your preferences, this is actual the IDEAL boot for charging the entire mountain because of its varying flex. I think Nordica definitely miss advertised this boot as a park only boot, because it will definitely kill it all over. If your wavering, i say go for it, the three buckle system and placement really hold your foot in there.