Tod Taylor

I own the Smith Phenom Turbo Fan Goggle for about 3 years now. I have a variety of different lenses. They all do their job and I'm happy with Smith rather than going with Oakley like most other individuals. The only thing that I can say that separates Smith from Oakley is Oakley tends to lean more on the straight mirrored lens look that people enjoy, where someone can see a 100% reflection. I was disappointed with not being able to get a lens like that from Smith. Smith lenses are not a true mirror like Oakley can provide. Other then this style difference, Smith lens do the job of staying fog free and provide good vision in the conditions of which the lenses are required.

Performance wise, Smith gets an A-plus. I would have liked to see more of a straight 100% mirror lens like Oakley provides since it’s a popular attraction for most resort skiers and boarders.

This is one helmet as a guy I’m jealous of. Ever since my babygirl bought this I can’t get over how light and a great fit this helmet is. It’s generous to goggle fitting and it’s a sleek design that makes you rather wear a helmet then a toque besides safety reasons. The silk like material for the ears are an added bonus as well. The venting does the job, with the option of sliding venting of the helmet being cold or hot. The most of all mentioned is the fit, which needs recognition. The fit is snug and I’ve never seen a helmet that can look as if it was custom to a women’s head. The time and effort must have been dedicated to this Smith Helmet.

Well made Smith, while you make her happy, you’re making me jealous.

I was skeptical at first to purchase this jacket. I decided to and fell in love at first sight. This is a sweet bright-ish jacket. It definitely stands out on the slopes. The shell is warm enough to feel like a 3-layer jacket which I found to be amazing. The jackets are made big to fit big. I bought a Small where I would usually buy a Medium if I didn’t pay attention to the sizing chart. Special Blend did well on this jacket and it should be a must have if you’re looking to get a new jacket this winter!

I bought the:
Stripe Kermit, Small.

Features:
- Critically taped seams
- Adjustable Drop-Hood
- Adjustable Powderskirt with Jacket-to-Pant Interface
- Interior Music Pocket
- Interior Goggle Pocket
- Key Clip
- Pit Venting
- Interior Glove Loops
- Yo-Yo Pass Holder
- Brushed Tricot Chinguard

It seems like it has a million pockets inside and out as well!

These Spectral pants are Spectacular! I’m a skier and decided to try out these on the slopes, even though they are a Snowboarder pant. The comfort, warmth, and look are gnarly! I had a blast with these pants and the blue colour I used went with almost any jacket colour around. Hats off to Bonfire, you definitely get more then what you paid with these pants.

I own a pair of these:
Blue, Medium, Regular Fit.

Picture: Solja Boy move!? haha.

I had the opportunity to test out these boots. My main concern is always comfort. I dealt with frustrations every time I put on ski boots because of the pain on the side, underneath, and pretty much all over which would leave my foot with no circulation literally after 10-20 minutes of skiing. I have quite a wide foot and I am surprised that the Shogun is a good match for a wide foot (however it has a 98mm last width, but feels like a 104mm). The heel was a bit tight but customizations such as heat molding the liner did the job. I like how this boot can be modified easily through shop work if needed. All around it is a well designed boot that is comfy. The 2 buckle system is fantastic, for me I find it's a better system for comfort without losing any performance; however I recommend a custom orthotic if your feet do not like the flat basic liner (bottom foot pain) the orthotic will be kind to your feet and also give you better holding around on your feet, can also help improve ski carving. With the comfort of this boot and an orthotic, if needed, you'll be skiing in this all day with a smile on your face.

I bought these socks today and are loving the feel and fit. They are a perfect sock for skiing because of the thin layer to make your foot seem sockless in the boot. Good material and are excited to see how they last for the long term. Fair price for a good skiing sock.

I definetly would never ski again with anything that isn't this thin in my ski boots.

Sizing on box:
(US Men)
Medium - 6-8.5
(I usually wear a size 9-10 sock. I found the Medium fits my foot perfect compared to the Large which was a lot bigger sock.)

Size: 162

I had the opportunity to ride these since my boot fit in my babygirl's bindings. The flex is incredible, It rips all around the mountain and will show anything up in the park. Well built professional planks.

In this photo are the Roxy NX10 Jib Wide Ski Binding, which is an absolute plus for these.
+ matching poles of course!

I bought these and tried them today on the slopes. Now I know that Snowboard socks arn't meant for skiing boots! The fitting is nice and snug, breathe great, and are warm. I've purchased Salomon socks before, and it doesnt come close to Burton's Buffer socks.. I recommend them if you are a Snowboarder or want a cool looking sock around the house to wear.

Sizing on box:
(US Men)
Small - 5.5-7.5
Medium - 7.5-10.5
Large - 10.5-13.5

I really enjoyed being able to test these pants out. They are warm for a shell, very flexible, and the fabric is high quality. The fit is true to the size and a nice slim looking adult skier pant. The only downside is different colours would be nice, but the black I was able to test was sleek enough to make the purchase a must. I decided to not get the pants only because I was looking for something with more colour. The performance and comfort for skiing in these pants will be missed.

I had the opportunity to test this jacket out. The fit is true to the size listings. I was satisfied with the warm, comfort, and feel of this Marmot jacket. The only down side to the Taramac jacket is the dark coloured arm sides, and the lower waist dark colour side. I personally feel the jack would have been amazing as a solid color only. It was untimely the deal buster for me choosing not to buy one myself. I found for a full colour one you have to step up to a higher model such as the troll Wall jacket from Marmot.
The color is a lot brighter than in the photos, which is nice. If you don’t mind the dark colour spots then this jacket is perfect for Alpine Skiing, or other listed mountain activities. It’s a mature look for an adult skier or mountaineer.

I definitely am really happy with these gloves. I've been skiing with then for 3 years now and they are like new. Well made, warm, and easy to grip poles or anything else ;) (get the mind out of the gutter)

Won't ski without them! Gloves to me are what makes me cold or warm.

I like it a lot, I've been wearing it for 3 years now and it holds up like it's new. It doesnt shrink at all in the washing machine. Fantastic material and super comfy. It's a nice light zip jacked. Similar to a light under shell. I've used it under ski jackets a lot.

It's a nice simple goat shirt! Love the logo! The shirt does shrink a lot, so be warned on that fact when you go toss it in the washing machine.

Yes, gives some selection other then that RC36 lens. The Sensor is the best out of these, get some mirror look going on! Breathe amazing, I like the sliding vent on the lens.

Keep making more beautiful lenses for the Phenom w/ Turbo fan!

The thing I love most about this little spongue is i can pull it out of a side pocket and wipe my lens from rain, snow, and anything else without scratching my lens. I'm suprised when people use their glove, get an eraser! ;)

I will not go skiing without my smith phenom with turbo fan goggles, there I said it. These goggles are the best I have ever owned - While everyone is getting fogged I was sitting there laughing with clear vision - The fan is awesome and the phenom goggles by it's own self is crazy! The vision for seeing is so clear and the fit of the goggles was the best I've tried on, well done smith! brilliant!

Lightweight designed pack to hold just enough gear and enough to make you happy traveling from destinations - The pack holds skis diagonally in two ways, does not offer A-Frame- The pack offers enough room for luggage but I personally do not see it has a ultimate backcountry pack, the waist belt is very simple (no pockets) medium size.
I highly dislike how there is a lack of information about this pack though, on the black diamond website and in manuals that are provided, was not planned very well and seems to not be in any spot lights.
However! The pack hauls and gets you where you need to go!

Salomon’s 07 Foil Ski rocks this year. You are getting a fantastic ski that is super wide, and is super fun for all around skiing other than just park and pipe, the slide and carve is amazing that I was able to do with the ski. I will personally say this ski boosted my skills and improved style in so many ways; I highly recommend this ski for all type of park and pipe skiers and for all around enthusiasts. Plus if you get the white/red design its killer eye candy with the lady's!

The z12's this year have a good look to them and Salomon cleaned up the aspects with the side adjustments. I personally recommend the binding if you’re really interested in it, however the only major downfall noticed by users it that the front two rollers in the toe clip where the very end of the boot sits seems to rattle, Salomon assures this is just how it support to be and not a defect, for me it personally doesn't bother me you can't hear the rattle skiing just if you shake the ski you will hear the toe piece move almost like something inside the binding is broken.

The bag is really light weight and has a simple design. It keeps your boots dry and gets the water and moisture out. However, I don't like the setup with the carrying strap. That could have been improved, but it is a bargain for your price!

A basic Salomon bag to get you gear from here to there with no scratches. The bag is mostly meant to be carried on your shoulder - it's horrible to try and use it as a backpack. The straps were not planned well and there is tons of slack in the carrying belts. This is a basic ski bag that is definitely a bargain for the price.

Awesome ski poles - I really enjoy the light weight and slick design. I recommend looking into the matching Salomon ten eighty foil skis that is available on your website - they are both a solid and great buy!