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rachelr

Trail Runner // Telemark Skier // Backpacker // Mountaineer // Camper // Hiker // Nordic Skier

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Volkl Aura Ski - Women's

February 24, 2009

I weigh the same and just demoed these skis in 156 on both tele & alpine. I loved them skiing bumps. I think that length would be fun in trees as well. Powder I do wonder if longer might be better. Everyone I talk to says that length is good for the ~130 pounder. They are fat, so maybe that would add flotation to make up for the shorter length?

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Black Diamond Stiletto Telemark Ski Boot - Women's

February 24, 2009

FWIW, I tried on the Stiletto in a 24 at my local shop. I wear a size 8 street shoe as well. In Scarpa I wear a 24. The Stiletto in 24 was too small for -- but it was too small on the instep, not in terms of length that I recall. The liner just really pushed down on the top of my foot. Its possible I just have the wrong shape of foot for these boots. I'm thinking of trying on a 24.5 (they only had it in 24). The plastic shell is the same for both of those sizes, and it was a good length for my foot. So I'd try a 24.5 if I were you...If you have a small volume instep try the 24.

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Great dress

Icebreaker SuperFine190 Saturn Dress - Women's

Icebreaker SuperFine190 Saturn Dress - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 February 17, 2009

I got it in blue and used it for my wedding dress. It's also a great summer dress, the wool is very soft and comfy and keeps you cool. I can't wait to wear it again next summer.

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CAMP USA XLP 290 Evolution Pack

February 14, 2009

Which way does it carry skis = A Frame, straight up & down or sideways/diagonal? Also are there other tiny packs to carry skis with? I've heard them called ski thongs.

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The North Face Arnuva 100 TR GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

June 11, 2008

At the NF site, they mention that they offer "neutral guidance for "mild pronators."Also they have medial posting which generally offers pronation support.So I'd guess stability.

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Smith Holt Helmet

April 7, 2008

I tried it with Phenom and they fit perfect, I imagine other Smith goggles will work well with this helmet. As long as they are kinda flat across the top they should fit very well. My favorite (Oakley) goggles don't fit as well as the Smiths I have found.

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interlock is cool

Smith Interlock Whisper Sunglasses - Polarized

Smith Interlock Whisper Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 4 February 1, 2008

I just bought these yesterday to celebrate getting contact lenses. My sunglasses came with 3 pairs of lenses, and I've switched them all out a couple of times now. The lenses seem to fit great inside the glasses, and I don't see any light leaking through at all.

Mine came with dark gray lens, a pink lens, and an almost clear yellowish lens.

The way you twist the temple arm to loosen the lenses is pretty nifty. And you don't have to worry about the lenses popping out because during normal use they are locked down.

These seem like some high quality glasses and i'm looking forward to skiing on the bright sunny NM days with them.

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too loose

prAna Bliss Short - Women's

prAna Bliss Short - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 August 10, 2007

I bought a pair of these in size small. I ignored the sizing chart because Prana would have me wearing size Medium but I have some pants of theirs that are perfect in small so I know better.

They fit OK except the waist is too loose. I'm not one of those people who like high waisted pants at all - I like low rise because usually the waist is too tight. But these were too loose, and I'm afraid if I had a backpack on they would feel like they would fall off.

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Comfy breathable but mesh is wimpy

Vasque AMP Trail Running Shoes - Women's

Vasque AMP Trail Running Shoes - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 August 1, 2007

Maybe I'm too hard on my shoes, but the mesh on these shoes is totally ripping apart now from little encounters with twigs and rocks. Other than that they've been great - very comfortable and you can feel the breeze through the shoe. But they didn't last very long.

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Surprise Hit!

Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Women's

Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 28, 2006

I bought this jacket in bright pink (cuz it was on sale) and in what I thought would be a large size for me, to fit over everything. When I first saw the bright color I thought I would have to return it, but once I wore it I fell in love with it despite its hue.
FYI: Mountain Hardwear seems to NOT supersize their clothes, and for me a 6 is perfect (usually i wear XS to S). I would have guessed a 4 would be the right size, but I would have been wrong.
Anyway, I love this jacket. I wear it all the time - around town in the winter on cold days, in the office when the heat is down low, and recently up on a El Pico de Orizaba in Mexico at 18000+ feet. It is super comfy and ultra lightweight, and is a great insulating layer, or perfect for around town on its own.

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